Part of the Global Christian Learning Community, Excelsia college was established in 1971. Students can enrol in numerous courses, taught in a Christ-centered environment, in small classes that encourage 1-to-1 interaction between the students and the faculty. Up on offer are a wide range of bachelors, degrees, certificates and online short courses, offered by a number of schools within the college. These include, the School of Business, the School of Creative and Performing Arts, the School of Counselling, the School of Education, and the School of Social Work. Apart from these, the college also offers professional development courses, which are predominantly delivered online. A few research degrees are also available, and students who wish to enrol in a research degree will need to fulfil certain criteria. International students are welcome to apply to most courses offered by the college, and may also be eligible for a range of scholarships