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International Students

Application, Process & Requirements

We welcome students from all countries and look forward to providing them with a unique learning and living experience at one of our campuses across Nova Scotia.

The process for international applicants differs from that for Canadian citizens and those with landed immigrant status. You will follow the standard Admission process, with a few additional requirements as outlined below.

Studying in Canada

International applicants require a valid student visa to study in Canada. If you currently have a valid student visa, please provide this information on your application.

Application Deadline

Completed applications must be received prior to May 1, 2012, to be considered for September 2012 enrollment. Applications received after May 1, 2012, or applications that do not include a valid student visa, will be processed for the following year's intake.

Application Fee

The application fee for citizens of other countries is $75 (Canadian). This non-refundable fee must accompany your application.

Transcripts & Required Documentation

All documentation, including transcripts and other records required to assess your application, must be received translated from original language to English by a qualified language translator. NSCC cannot assess applications with documentation in any other language but English.

World Education Service (WES) is the accepted credential assessment service for international applicants to NSCC and for Canadian applicants with transcripts issued outside Canada. Information and fee requirements for this service are outlined on their website.

Transcripts issued by an institution outside of Canada (in English or any other language), must be assessed by a recognized credential evaluation service. If your transcripts are not in English, an official 'course by course' English translation and the original language version are required. A translation alone is not acceptable. The translator must be certified and indicate this with a stamp or seal and signature on the document.

NSCC cannot accept transcripts from institutions outside Canada unless they have been assessed for 'course by course' equivalency by WES, who will forward their reporting to NSCC directly.

Applications are not considered complete until the assessed transcript(s) have been received by NSCC from WES.

Language Requirements

All College programs are delivered in English. To ensure success, applicants may be required to demonstrate their competency in English. International applicants are not required to provide English language test results if they have successfully completed:

  • Grade 12 High School in Nova Scotia, or one full year in an accredited Canadian college or university, or
  • 3 years of study in English in a college or university outside Canada.

All other International applicants, whose first language is not English, are required to submit the results of one of the following English competency tests:

Confirmation Fee

Once you are admitted, you are required to pay a nonrefundable confirmation fee within the timeframe indicated on your acceptance letter. This fee is applied against your tuition, and confirms your intention to enrol in the program. If you fail to pay the confirmation fee within the required timeframe, you risk losing your seat in your program. The amount of your confirmation fee is specified in your acceptance letter. The international confirmation fee is $250.

The confirmation fee is refunded only if the program is cancelled by NSCC. The fee is forfeited if you decide not to attend NSCC after you have confirmed, and cannot be held on your student account for future use.

Tuition

The 2011-12 tuition for international students is $8,034 (CAD).

First installment – $4,017 + Student International Health Insurance + Student Association Fee
Payment Due: August 5, 2011 (20 business days before the start of the fall term). Your $250 confirmation fee will be deducted from the first installment amount if you've already paid the confirmation fee. View 2011-12 program fees details »

Second installment – $4,017
Payment Due: January 6, 2012 (within 5 business days of the start of winter term).

In order to receive a refund on tuition fees, international students must formally withdraw from the College, which involves writing a letter or completing a withdrawal form available at Student Services. The following refund schedule is available to international students who formally withdraw from programs.

In all cases, the refund is less the confirmation fee.

  • Before first day of class: full refund, less confirmation fee paid
  • In the first month: refund 83%, less confirmation fee paid
  • In the second month: refund 67%, less confirmation fee paid
  • In the third month: refund 33%, less confirmation fee paid
  • After the third month: no refund

If a program is cancelled, all fees, including the confirmation fee, will be refunded to you.

International Health Insurance

All international students are required to carry medical insurance, which must be purchased through NSCC. All documentation relating to your approval to study in Canada must be completed by August 1, 2011 prior to the start of classes. The cost of this insurance during the 2010-2011 Academic year was $650 per individual. Family coverage is also available.

Program-Specific Costs

There may be other fees associated with your campus and program. These may include co-op tuition, student association fees, supplies and textbooks. These fees will be outlined in your admissions package.

Questions

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or +1 866-679-6722 (toll-free North America)
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Admissions Contact Hours

Monday - Thursday – 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Atlantic Standard Time)
Friday – 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Atlantic Standard Time)
Saturday & Sunday – Closed

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