In June 2008, BCNZ announced it had merged with MASTERS Institute, a school of education for training primary school teachers. In August 2008, the enlarged college was renamed Laidlaw College in honour of Robert Laidlaw, a founding trustee and longstanding President of the College.
In June 2008, BCNZ revealed it had combined with MASTERS Institute, an organization for training primary school educators. In August 2008, the enlarged institution was renamed Laidlaw College in recognition of Robert Laidlaw, a founding trustee and long-serving president of the college.