International Student
Admission Guide
NorQuest College is a public, postsecondary institution serving 10,000 students annually. We accept applications from individuals from around the world. Serving students from over 125 countries, NorQuest offers a truly diverse, multicultural learning experience. Most of the programs and courses described in our calendar are available to international students.
NorQuest College offers programs in English language training and academic upgrading as well as certificate and diploma programs in health, business, industry, and human services. Diploma and certificate programs are geared toward preparing students for entry into the workplace or transfer options to other post-secondary institutions. Academic upgrading increases students’ job opportunities and enables students to meet the specific academic course requirements for certificate, diploma, or degree programs at post-secondary institutions. English as a second language programs help students learn to communicate with confidence in a variety of situations and prepare for further academic studies or employment. Our skills assessment services, recognition of previous learning, and variety of programs make NorQuest an excellent choice for international students.
Located in the capital city of Alberta, Edmonton is a safe and friendly city of one million people with hundreds of parks and recreational sites. Edmonton has a lot to offer including a variety of restaurants, galleries, museums, festivals, theatres, sporting events, and recreational activities. The nightlife in Edmonton is also fun and exciting. Look forward to dinner theatres, movie theatres, dance clubs, live jazz and blues bands, comedians, and concerts.
International Student Fees
International tuition fees are generally higher in each credit course or program. Book costs, program and supplies fees, and Students’ Association fees are the same for both international and Canadian students. Refer to international.norquest.ca for the 2010/11 tuition and fees schedule and program information.
General Admission Requirements
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Medical insurance is necessary and can be arranged upon arrival in Canada. International students must meet the admission requirements for the program to which they are applying before admission will be granted.
Application Deadline Dates
International students who reside outside of Canada must apply to NorQuest College a minimum of six months prior to the term start date of their program. This time period will ensure that the admission process is fully complete and a valid study visa is obtained.
- To enter fall term programs, you must apply by end of February.
- To enter winter term programs, you must apply by end of June.
- To enter spring term programs, you must apply by end of October.
Applying as an International Student
- Complete and submit the application for admission form. www. norquest.ca/applynow
You may also download the application form from our website or request an application form to be sent by mail and then complete and submit the form to NorQuest. Pay the non-refundable $100 CDN application fee. If applying online, you must pay the application fee by credit card.
- Once we have processed your application and fee, the Office of the Registrar will send you a letter of acknowledgement and information on the documentation you are required to submit to be considered for admission to your program of choice.
- Review “Admission Steps” on page 9. Mail in the required documentation to:
NorQuest College
International Student Program
Office of the Registrar
10215 108 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
T5J 1L6
- Once admission requirements (both academic and non-academic) are met, an Official Letter of Admission will be issued by NorQuest College. The Official Letter of Admission is required to obtain a study permit or student visa for a program longer than six months. Contact the Canadian embassy or consulate in your home country for details, or check online at www.cic.gc.ca.
NorQuest College reserves the right to grant or refuse admission to any individual. Applicants who are not accepted in a program will be advised of the reason and may be offered assistance in choosing another program.
- To accept NorQuest College’s offer of admission and reserve your seat in a program, send a $500 CDN non-refundable, non-transferable tuition deposit (applied to your first term’s tuition) to the address noted above. Methods of payment include:
- Credit card (Visa or MasterCard)
- Certified cheque
- Bank draft
- Money order
- Wire transfer
(For details
regarding this option,
please email international@norquest.ca)
Cancelling Your Application
Please notify the Office of the Registrar if you wish to cancel the consideration of your application. If you cancel your application after you have accepted NorQuest’s offer of admission and paid your tuition deposit, please note that a refund is not issued for this non-refundable, non-transferable amount.
Paying Your Tuition and Fees
Full tuition and fee payment for each term is required by the first day of classes. See “Payment of Tuition and Fees” on page 17.
Refunds and Withdrawals
Please see the refund policy on page 18 for withdrawals that occur after the program start date. See page 19, “Withdrawal from a Course or Program” for academic penalties that apply or review the “Withdrawal Chart of Academic and Financial Penalties” on page 20.
Please check our website for further details at international.norquest.ca
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