Canadore College

The college does not offer any financial aid to international students. However, aspirants can apply for external funding by private or the country’s government institutions. These scholarships are usually merit-based and course-specific with a separate application procedure. Some scholarships may also require students to sit for an entrance exam. Students are advised to search for institutions that offer financial assistance to students studying abroad.  Some of the popular scholarships are:·       Canadore College Alumni Association – given to children of Canadore alumni·       Canadore College Board of Governors – given to female students who display satisfactory academic achievement·       Francis Pegahmagabow Memorial Scholarship – CAD 1,000 given to students in financial needStudents can check the Top 5 Reasons to Study in Canada

The college provides on-campus housing to all students but only in North Bay. Students studying at Parry Sound need to make living arrangements independently and look for off-campus housing options. The North Bay campus offers three apartment-style buildings as student residences that accommodate 675 students. The buildings also feature full kitchens with ovens/stoves in every suite. Students can choose to stay in a two-bedroom suite or a four-bedroom suite apartment. Each apartment will have the following features:Private bedroomDouble extra-long bedCloset with built-in storageStudy desk and chairInternetKitchen and common areaFull-size refrigerator and stove/ovenPreparation area with sink and storageKitchen table and chairsBathroom with toilet, sink and stand-up showerRoom rates can vary each semester. Students can choose to pay in full or split the payment. Generally, for an academic year, the room rent is CAD 7,520, and per semester, it ranges from CAD 2,300 to CAD 3,760. Since each apartment comes with a kitchen, meal plans are not compulsory. However, students can opt for the cafeteria’s meal plans as per their liking.Note: The rates are subject to change. Check the college website for the current academic year room rates.

International students, whose first language is not English, need to have any one of the following English proficiency scores:Type of ProgramEnglish Language Requirements (Any One)Undergraduate Certificate/Diploma/Advanced DiplomaIELTS: Overall 5.5 or above, with no band less than 5TOEFL iBT: Overall 60 or above, with a minimum of 18 in each sectionPTE: Overall 43 or aboveCEFR: B2Duolingo (DET): Overall 105 or aboveAviationGraduate CertificateIELTS: Overall 6 or above, with no band less than 5.5 TOEFL iBT: Overall 79 or above, with a minimum of 20 in each section PTE: Overall 51 or above CEFR: B2Duolingo (DET): Overall 115 or aboveHealth Care (high demand)IELTS: Overall 6.5 or higher, with no band less than 6TOEFL iBT: Overall 84 or above, with a minimum of 21 in each sectionPTE: Overall 58 or aboveCEFR: C1Duolingo (DET): Overall 120 or aboveFor international students applying through the SDS Program, the IELTS requirement is an overall 6.0 and no section below 6.Note: Some courses may require higher average scores. Credit transfer is available for students with AP exam credits. Check the course page for more details.