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International Students Application Form

2013/2014

Practical Information
Our aim is to help you prepare for your future. The Niagara College service staff take that extra step to make sure your student life will always mean achievement.
Student Success Centre Our job is to ensure student success. Niagara College has the qualified staff and tools to help every step of the way. Free resources include:  Peer tutoring  Counseling (budgeting, stress management, crisis and academic counseling)  Test centers and testing accommodations Tax services Health services Visa and Immigration Support Niagara College offers full visa and Immigration support once in Canada. This includes all aspects of student visa applications such as entry visas, study and work permits, and visa extensions for students of Niagara College. Additionally, thanks to our proximity to the US/Canadian border, Immigration Canada and visa specialists from the American Consulate General (US) regularly visit our campuses in order to explain the application processes firsthand. Global Connections This program connects Canadian students with International students in a partnership to promote learning from one another. The goal of Global Connections is to introduce students to a cross-cultural experience to the end that each connection between an International and Canadian Student is a positive, valuable and mutually beneficial interaction.  Help improve your language skills  Feel more integrated into Niagara College life  Experience Canadian hospitality and friendship  Allows you to share cultural celebrations, food, music, pictures, etc.  Provides you with a better understanding of Canadian culture, traditions and values within diverse global context English as a Second Language Should you need English upgrading, Niagara offers a full English as a Second Language program. Students who successfully complete our program do not require any formal English exam to enter our academic undergraduate or graduate studies.
APPLIED DREaMS.

HOW TO APPLY
Complete the Application Form for International Students and send to Niagara College, International Department by fax, email, courier or apply online at international.niagaracollege.ca/apply 1. With your application form, submit a copy of your high school graduation transcript for undergraduate programs and a college or university transcript for graduate programs. If you are currently in your graduation year, an interim list of grades is acceptable until the final graduation grades are submitted. 2. For direct admission into a college undergraduate or graduate program, send proof of English language proficiency, if English is your second language. 3. Send a non-refundable $100 Canadian application fee with this form if you are applying for post-secondary programs. Make drafts payable to Niagara College. No application fee is required for the ESL program. 4. Once we receive your application we will process it and, if you are accepted, we will send you an Acceptance Package including a Letter of Acceptance, a receipt for your deposit, housing application forms and a Flight Information form.

Take your Letter of Acceptance to the Canadian Embassy or High Commission in your country and apply for a Student Permit (student visa) by visiting www.cic.gc.ca. When your Student Authorization is approved, you will receive a Letter of Approval from the Canadian Embassy or High Commission. Be sure to bring this letter with you to Canada. You should try to arrive in Niagara about three to five days before your college term begins. If you would like to be greeted at Toronto Pearson International Airport, you must fax, or email the Flight Information form to us. Please note that there is a fee for this service. On your first or second day in Niagara, you should come to the International Office at Niagara College, Welland Campus. Please bring your passport with you. At this time, we will answer all of your questions and assist you with orientation to Niagara.

WheN to Apply
There is no deadline. However, if you are applying from anywhere outside of Canada, you should try do so at least three to eight months before the start of term. You will need to apply for a Student Visa at the Canadian Embassy or High Commission. This part of the application process can take over two months.

MINIMUM ENGLISH SCORE REQUIREMENTS Test TOEFL Undergraduate Programs Paper Based: 500 Computer Based: 173 IBT: 79 Graduate and Degree Programs Paper Based: 550 Computer Based: 213 IBT: 79-80 (Min. 22 Writing, Min. 22 Speaking) 6.0 Academic (TESL: 7.0) (no band under 5, TESL: 6.5)

IELTS 6.0 Academic (no individual band under 5)

For more information please contact:

Niagara College, International Education Department 300 Woodlawn Road, Niagara, Ontario, Canada L3C 7L3 Telephone: 905.735.2211 ext. 7804 Fax: 905.735.2413 Email: international@niagaracollege.ca Web: international.niagaracollege.ca

4/30/2012

Programs

For up-to-date program information including program start dates visit NiagaraCollege.ca
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
4 years 1 year 2 years 3 years 3 years 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years 1 year 2 years S S S S S J/S J/S J/S S S J/S S S S S Advanced Lasers (Postgraduate) Civil Engineering Technician Construction Engineering Technology Construction Techniques Electrical Techniques Electrical Engineering Technician Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) Electronics Engineering Technician Electronics Engineering Technology (Co-op) Mechanical Engineering Technician Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) Mechanical Techniques Motive Power Technician Automotive (Co-op) Motive Power Techniques Automotive Photonics (Laser) Engineering Technician Photonics (Laser) Engineering Technology Welding Technician Welding Techniques

APPLIED DREAMS.
1 2 3 1 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 2 1 2 3 2 1 year years years year year years years years years years years year years year years years years years S S S S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S S S J/S J/S

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM, CULINARY, WINE, AND BEER

Bachelor of Applied Business Hospitality Operations Management (Co-op) Baking and Pastry Arts Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management Business Administration Professional Golf Management (Co-op) Culinary Innovation & Food Technology (Co-op) Culinary Management (Co-op) Culinary Skills Chef Training Esthetician Event Management (Postgraduate) Hairstyling Techniques Hospitality Management Hotel and Restaurant (Co-op) Hospitality & Tourism Management (Postgraduate) Tourism Management Business Development (Co-op) Wine Business Management (Postgraduate) Winery and Viticulture Technician

BUSINESS
Bachelor of Applied Business International Commerce and Global Development (Co-op) Business Administration Accounting Business Administration Accounting (Academic) Business Administration Human Resources (Co-op) Business Administration International Business Business Administration Marketing (Co-op) Business Administration Operations Management (Co-op) Business Accounting (Academic) Business General Business International Business Business Sales and Marketing Human Resources Management (Postgraduate) International Business Management (Postgraduate) Law Clerk (Co-op) Office Administration Executive (Co-op) Office Administration General Office Administration Medical Sport Management 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 years years years years years years years years years years years year year years years year years years S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S J/S S J/S J/S J/S S S J S S

ENVIRONMENTAL, HORTICULTURE, AND AGRIBUSINESS

Ecosystem Restoration * (Postgraduate) Environmental Management and Assessment* (Postgraduate) Environmental Technician Field and Laboratory (Co-op) Geographic Information Systems Geospatial Management (Postgraduate) Greenhouse Technician (Co-op) Horticulture Technician (Co-op) Landscape Horticulture Techniques Landscape Technician (Co-op) Renewable Energies Technician Renovation Technician Construction (Co-op) 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 year year years year years years year years years years S S S S J/S J/S J/S J/S S S

LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY STUDIES

Advanced Law Enforcement & Investigations (Postgraduate) Dental Office Administration Early Childhood Education Educational Assistant Special Needs Support Fitness and Health Promotion General Arts and Science College Exploration General Arts and Science February Start General Arts and Science College Exploration General Arts and Science College Path General Arts and Science Pre-Media & Design General Arts and Science University General Arts and Science University Transfer Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant Personal Support Worker Pharmacy Technician Police Foundations Practical Nursing Pre-Community Services Pre-Health Sciences (College) Pre-Health Sciences (University) Protection, Security and Investigation Recreation and Leisure Services Recreation Therapy Retail Pharmacy Assistant 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 year year years years years year year years year year year years years year years years years year year year years years years years S S J/S J/S J/S J/S O J/S S S S S S J/S S J/S J/S S S S J/S S S S

MEDIA, COMPUTERS, AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Acting for Film and Television Art and Design Foundation Broadcasting - Radio, Television and Film Computer Engineering Technician Computer Programmer Computer Programmer Analyst (Co-op) Computer Systems Technician Digital Photography Game Development Graphic Design Journalism New Media Web Design Public Relations * (Postgraduate) 2 1 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 1 years year years years years years years years years years years years year S S S J/S J/S J/S S S S S J/S J/S S

S J J/S O

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September program start January program start January or September program start Other

*Rsum and cover letter also required for these programs.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS
University and college graduates from across Canada, and around the world, are enrolling at Niagara College in its short, intensive post-graduate programs designed to add the practical, hands-on skills necessary to compete in todays tough job market. These advanced studies programs are designed for people who already have a college diploma or university degree, or for those who have extensive career experience, usually about five years, but lack formal educational credentials. Advanced Lasers Advanced Law Enforcement & Investigations Autism and Behavioural Science Ecosystem Restoration Environmental Management and Assessment Event Management Exercise Science for Health and Performance Geographic Information Systems Geospatial Management (Postgraduate) Hospitality and Tourism Management Human Resources Management International Business Management Public Relations Wine Business Management 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
OCT 2012

Apply: international.niagaracollege.ca/apply

International Fees
UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE PROGRAM START DATES UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE PROGRAM FEES

APPLIED DREAMS.

Term Fall 2013 Winter 2014 Fall 2014 Winter 2015

Start Date September 3, 2013 January 2, 2014 September 2, 2014 January 5, 2015

Per Term Diploma/Certificate Program (Tuition) Graduate/Degree Program (Tuition) Service Fees $5,475 $5,750 $280/term

Per Year $10,950 $11,500 $560

Programs start in September and/or January. For dates visit niagaracollege.ca

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM START DATES

EAP January 2, 2014 April 30, 2014 August 28, 2014 January 5, 2015 Summer English June 30, 2014 July 25, 2014 July 3, 2015 July 31, 2015

End Date April 17, 2014 August 15, 2014 December 12, 2014 April 17, 2015 End Date July 25, 2014 August 22, 2014 July 31, 2015 August 28, 2015

Length 4 months 4 months 4 months 4 months Length 1 month 1 month 1 month 1 month

Short Term ESL October 24, 2013 January 2, 2014 February 27, 2014 April 30, 2014 June 26, 2014 August 28, 2014 October 23, 2014

End Date December 13, 2013 February 21, 2014 April 17, 2014 June 20, 2014 August 15, 2014 October 17, 2014 December 12, 2014

Length 2 months 2 months 2 months 2 months 2 months 2 months 2 months

For dates visit international.niagaracollege.ca/dates

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM FEES

Duration English for Academic Preparation (EAP) Short Term EAP Academic English for College & University Studies (AECUS) Summer English Program EAP Plus
OTHER FEES

Tuition $4,200 $2,250 Varies $1,125 $170/credit hour

Activities $280 $140 $280 $70 $280

Medical $240 $120 $240 $60 $240

Bus $73 $73 $73 -$73

4 months 2 months 4 months 1 month 2 months

Co-op

(FOR ALL CO-OP PROGRAMS)

$475/co-op term $150/person $375/term $60/month $70/month $76.65/term ($153.30/year) $0 to $800 $1,700 CDN/year (Approximate) $200/book (Approximate)

Airport Pick-up International Recovery Fee Mandatory Medical Insurance EAP Activity Service Fee Bus Fee Material Fees Laptop Fees
(MOST PROGRAMS HAVE NO MATERIAL FEES) (MOST PROGRAMS HAVE NO LAPTOP FEES) (VARIES PER PROGRAM)

Books and Supplies

HOUSING

Duration Homestay (INCLUDES MEALS) Dormitory (EXCLUDES MEALS)

(Plus $500 Security Deposit)

Cost $650/month ($690/month as of Sept 2014) $6,560 (8 month lease) $3,280 (4 month lease) $495/month
For all fees visit international.niagaracollege.ca/costs Fax: 905.735.2413 Web: international.niagaracollege.ca
JUN 2013

2 month minimum September to April January to April May to August

Prices are in Canadian Dollars, and are current for the 2013/2014 academic school year. Prices are subject to change.

For more information please contact:

Niagara College, International Education Department 300 Woodlawn Road, Niagara, Ontario, Canada L3C 7L3 Telephone: 905.735.2211 ext. 7804 Email: international@niagaracollege.ca

Application Form
PersoNal INformatioN
m Mr. m Mrs. m Ms. m Miss Date of Birth: | Year Family (Last) Name: Current Mailing Address: Phone number: ( ) Email: Country: Fax: ( ) Country of Citizenship: Given (First) Name(s): |
Month Day

International Students

APPLIED DREaMS.

m Male

m Female

AGENT INFORMATION
Do you want all communication to go to your agent? m Yes m No Company Name: Counsellor Name: Counsellor Email:

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM

Which program are you applying to: m ENglish for Academic PreparatioN (EAP) Start Date:
Year

|
Month

|
Day

m 4 months m 8 months m 12 months m 16 months m Summer ENglish Program |

Year Month

m Short Term EAP Start Date:

Year

|
Month

m 2 months m 4 months Start Date: Day

|
Day

m 1 month m 2 months

POST SECONDARY PROGRAMS UNdergraduate, Degree, aNd Postgraduate

Which program(s) are you applying to:
Start Date Year

1st Choice Program Name: Code : m January m September Year 2Nd Choice Program Name: Code : m January m September Year Is English your first language? m Yes m No If NO, have you taken any English tests (ie: TOEFL, IELTS)? m Yes m No

Year

Test Name: Score: Note: Your most recent high school, college or university transcript must accompany your application for Post Secondary programs.

HOUSING INFORMATION
I would like to apply for one of the following: m 1. Homestay m 2. Residence/Dormitory m Application Attached m To Follow m Application Attached m To Follow m 3. I will arrange my own living accommodations m 4. I am interested in off campus housing

Method of PaymeNt (checK oNe) m Visa m MasterCard

m Wire Transfer m Bank Draft m Other

A non-refundable $100 Canadian application fee must be sent with this form if you are applying for post-secondary programs. No application fee is required for ESL programs. Make drafts payable to Niagara College. If paying by Visa, or MasterCard, please complete the following:

Card Number

EXpiry Date

Cardholders Name

Cardholders signature

Signature of Applicant

Date

Please returN this completed form to: Niagara College Canada, International Department, 300 Woodlawn Road, Welland, Ontario, Canada L3C 7L3 Phone: 905-735-2211, Fax: 905-735-2413, Email: intlapply@niagaracollege.ca
APR 2012