2024-2025 Niagara College International Brochure by Niagara College International

2024/2025

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CANADA FOR 2023

STUDY IN NIAGARA

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Niagara College acknowledges the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties and is within the land protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples. APPLY NOW international.niagaracollege.ca/applynow

Niagara College (NC) is a leader in applied learning with programs that are enhanced by digital learning technologies, immerse students in practical and experiential exercises in partnership with regional, national and global industries that make our graduates world ready and work ready.

When you study at NC, you will engage with industry, study with students from over 90 countries and be taught by instructors who have real world experience in their field.

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we DREAM BIG and our

BIG THINGS! Information provided in this brochure is accurate as of April 18, 2024, and is subject to change at any time. Applicants are responsible for consulting the Niagara College websites for the most up to date information. Please note information may differ from what is on the website information on the website is deemed to be the most accurate source.

students do

Canada is a country with many opportunities and endless possibilities.

Top 5 Sectors by Employment (2021)*

· Wholesale and Retail Trade

· Manufacturing

· Healthcare and Social Assistance

· Accommodation and Food Services

· Construction

Top 5 Sectors by Employment Growth (2016-2021)*

· Manufacturing

· Educational Services

· Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

· Other Services (Except Public Administration)

· Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental and Leasing

* Source Statistics Canada Table: 14-10-0384-01 as cited on niagaracanada.com/data/regional-quick-facts

Niagara College students and graduates are working…

· 86.8% of recent Niagara College graduates were employed within six months of graduation according to the 2021-2022 provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results*

· 87.5% employer satisfaction with NC graduates they employ according to the 2019-2020 KPI results**

U.S.A. CANADA ONTARIO QUÉBEC U.S.A. CANADA BUFFALO TORONTO NIAGARA FALLS* OTTAWA MONTRÉAL QUÉBEC CITY BOSTON NEW YORK Lake Erie U.S.A. CANADA Niagara Falls St. Catharines Niagara-on-the-Lake Toronto Welland Lake Ontario

INCLUDED YOU ARE

“I was able to work on-campus by helping international students with their questions and I did my internship with the college’s organization, NCTakeOff, which assists young entrepreneurs with their business plans. While studying at Niagara College, I was able to work off-campus organizing a job fair that gathered top businesses in the area and offered students part-time employment. Niagara College is a place that reflects their slogan, Applied Dreams.”

Firas El-Zein Program: Business – Sales and Marketing Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon

Working in Canada

· Work part-time during the academic year and full-time during academic breaks

· NC’s Career Services offer on-campus support to help you find a job

· Study hard to earn scholarship money to lower the cost of your schooling

*Detailed information about the current Key Performance Indicator results are available from the Colleges Ontario website at collegesontario.org

**Please note that the most recent results were impacted by low response rate and as such the previous year is being noted

Work Integrated Learning

· Benefit from NC’s unique learning enterprises - on-campus businesses where academic excellence and an integrated teaching environment meet to offer a unique learning experience for students

· NC’s Research & Innovation Division supports economic development locally and beyond by providing innovative solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. With funding support from various regional, provincial and federal agencies, students and graduates are hired to work alongside faculty researchers to help industry partners leap forward in the marketplace

· International students worked in over 2,000 on-campus jobs, activities, and events in 2021-2022

· Nearly 10% of all international students had on-campus employment at Niagara College in 2022

Your journey starts here.

· Be a part of a diverse and multicultural community that services more than 13 million tourists from around the world every year*

· Work with top employers

· Study at an innovative postsecondary institution ranking in the top 10 Canadian Research Colleges for nine years in a row, including #1 for 2023, #2 for 2022 and #3 for 2021**

*This number is based on a Niagara Region Economic Development statistic niagaracanada.com/key-sectors/tourism

**This number is based on Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges – Research Infosource researchinfosource.com/top-research-lists

Student Services

• Orientation

• Pre-departure Program - Be NC Ready!

• Health Services

• Support and Advisement

• Transition and Immigration Support

• Career Centre and Employment Support

• Housing and Settlement

• Airport Transportation

• Peer Tutoring

• Athletics and Recreation

• Social Activities

Affordable living in a modern community

Work While You Study

while you study and apply for some of the many scholarship opportunities

Niagara College offers!

Lifestyle

Niagara Region is known across Canada for its art, music, food and culture, offering fulfilling experiences for both families and single individuals.

YOU ARE HOME

NIAGARA

“What I loved about the NC community was its openness to diversity, inclusion and support tools for international students. Leaving behind your home country, family and friends is so dramatic, that I was waiting for a school that could help me with this transition.”

Paula Natalia Gongora Quintero Program: Business Administration – Human Resources (Co-op) Hometown:

Colombia

Accommodations

There are several options for housing and accommodations. international.niagaracollege.ca/student-services/housing-options

· Landing Pad (one month)

· Homestay (two or more months)

· On-Campus Residence

· Off-Campus Living

Visit international.niagaracollege.ca for the most up-to-date information.

Apply for scholarships

international.niagaracollege.ca /scholarships

ENGLISH

Your NC Journey

Complete Niagara College English proficiency testing at the EAP orientation, schedule a remote test before travelling to Canada or submit external test scores to find out which level you will place in to begin your EAP journey!

“When I came to Canada, I understood half of what people said and couldn’t communicate my thoughts properly. My English is understood today because I studied in NC’s EAP program and now English has become my second language, which is a credit to my wonderful teachers. The EAP program helped me a lot with my post-secondary studies, with getting a job, and with being able to talk to people here.”

Ingrid Vitalino Program: EAP, Construction Engineering Hometown: Brazil

English for Academic Preparation (EAP)

• Improve your English for school or work

NC’s EAP will help you to...

• Get ready for post-secondary studies at Niagara College or other Colleges or Universities

• Improve your personal and professional development

• Build on your secondary school education

• Prepare for your future career

• Gain English skills for your life in Canada

*students are required to apply for a minimum of 6 months, however, based on their English proficiency skill level, students may study for as little as 2 months

EAP

Duration: 2 to 20 months*

Start Dates: January, March, May, July, September, November

Each level: 7 weeks of study + 1 week break +

7 weeks of study = 4 months

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Level 1 & 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 GRADUATE Level 5 of EAP English Foundations Academic Foundations Academic Foundations Career and Academic Readiness 24 hours a week 23 hours a week 25 hours a week 23 Hours a week Skill development in: Speaking Listening Reading Writing Grammar Skill development in: Speaking Listening Reading Writing Grammar Skill development in: Applied Grammar Comprehension Skills and Strategy Development Speaking Production Developing Academic Writing Skill development in: Applied Comprehension and Multimedia Literacy Active and Accurate Writing Speaking Production Listening and Note Taking Skills for College Preparation (all sec tions of level 5 students) Apply for NC post-secondary programs or use new English skills in your profession

Niagara College has partnerships around the world. Featured here is Jeonju University in South Korea.

“No matter what English level you have, Niagara College has a great range of study options and pathways to help you achieve your study goals. I highly recommend Niagara College and believe you will have the best possible experience with your studies.”

Kim Jaehyun General Manager, Jeonju University South Korea

Year of Experiential Study (YES) Program

• Experience 1 or 2 semesters (4 or 8 months) of English as a Second Language (ESL) skill development and 1 or 2 semesters of post-secondary programming in a variety of program areas (4 or 8 months)

NC’s YES Program will help you to...

• Reflect on your skills, abilities, and aptitudes to make a better informed choice about your future

• Explore career options available to you in many program areas through the program’s customizable options to reflect your interests while enhancing your English language skills

DID YOU KNOW? This program is traditionally taken as a break between high school/secondary school and post-secondary education and is sometimes referred to as Gap Year.

English Language and Culture Program (ELCP)

• Have fun learning English and exploring Canadian culture

NC’s ELCP will help you to...

• Experience engaging educational trips and fun social events

• Improve general English skills through academic classes, especially speaking and listening

• Develop cross-cultural relationships with Canadians and other international students

ELCP

Duration: 4 Weeks

Weekly Classes: 20 hours

Undergraduate and Graduate English Admission Requirements

Score for NC Graduate and Degree programs

Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE) 169

Internet-based Test (iBT) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test iBT: 80 Minimum: 20 Writing, 20 Speaking iBT:

Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation program (EAP)

Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program with 70% and no individual grade under 50%

Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program with 75% and no individual grade under 60%

*The language proficiency requirements outlined do not apply to a select number of programs, including but not limited to the Pharmacy Technician program.

**Niagara College recognizes the IELTS Academic tests. The IELTS General tests are not accepted for admissions to academic programs or placement into English for Academic Purposes levels.

***Niagara College recognizes the PTE Academic tests. The PTE Online tests are not accepted for admissions to academic programs or placement into English for Academic Purposes levels.

****The above minimum language proficiency scores are effective February 12th, 2024.

Please note that meeting or exceeding the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College, and minimum score requirements are subject to change based on program demand. Niagara College reserves the right to add and remove language proficiency tests at any time. Language

English Plus Program

• Gain English as a Second Language skills through NC’s English for Academic Preparation (EAP) PLUS experiential learning and exposure to a particular area of interest

• Create your own customized experience as a cohort with endless programs to choose from and flexible start and end dates

NC’s English Plus Program will help you to....

• Get ready for post-secondary studies at Niagara College or other colleges or universities

• Compare key program learning outcomes from your home country and Canada

• Gain English skills for your life in Canada while also advancing your academic studies

• Prepare for your future career

DID YOU KNOW?

An example four-month program could include English for Academic Preparation (EAP) for 25 hours per week plus three hours of study adapted from a Niagara College academic course and one industry field visit per month.

Minimum score for Pharmacy Technician program (requirements set by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities - NAPRA 2009).*

proficiency test

Score for NC Diploma and Certificate (Undergraduate) Programs

Minimum

- no skill under 162 176 - no skill under169

English Language Testing System (IELTS) including

Test ** 6 - no individual band under 5.5 6.5 - no individual band under 5.5 6.5 - No individual band under 6.0

International

Indicator

iBT: overall score of at least 91

Test of English (PTE) *** 58+, with no individual skill below 53 60+, with no individual skill below 57

English Language Test 105+, with no individual subscore below 95 120+, with no individual subscore below 100

85 Minimum: 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Pearson

Duolingo

test 60 - no individual band under 50 60 - no individual band under 50

Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) including the online CAEL

Undergraduate Programs

J January program start M May program start S September program start CREDENTIALS PROGRAM COURSE CODE NUMBER OF TERMS START BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT 4 YEAR DEGREE Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources) (Co-op) 6003 9 S 3 YEAR ADVANCED DIPLOMA Business Administration – Accounting (Co-op) 0498 7 J/S Business Administration – Accounting 0497 6 J/S Business Administration – Human Resources (Co-op) 0492 7 J/S Business Administration – International Business 0493 6 J/S Business Administration – Marketing (Co-op) 0491 7 J/S Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op) 0490 7 J/S 2 YEAR DIPLOMA Business – Accounting 0473 4 J/S Business 0470 4 J/M/S Business – International Business 0448 4 J/M/S Business – Sales and Marketing 0451 4 J/S Office Administration – Executive (Co-op) 0422 5 S Office Administration – Health Services 0463 4 J/S Hairstyling 0397 3 J/M/S

TOURISM AND BEVERAGE STUDIES 4 YEAR DEGREE Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Hospitality) (Co-op) 6000 10 S 3 YEAR ADVANCED DIPLOMA Culinary Innovation and Food Technology (Co-op) 0464 7 S 2 YEAR DIPLOMA Baking and Pastry Arts Management 0467 4 S Brewmaster and Brewery Operations Management* 0780 4 J/M/S Culinary Management (Co-op) 0435 5 J/M/S Esthetician 0395 4 S Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Co-op) 0415 5 S Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations 0417 4 J Tourism Management – Business Development (Co-op) 0428 5 S Winery and Viticulture Technician 0738 4 S 1 YEAR CERTIFICATE Baking and Pastry Arts 0458 2 J/M/S Culinary Skills 0454 2 J/M/S ENVIRONMENTAL, HORTICULTURE AND LIBERAL STUDIES 2 YEAR DIPLOMA Environmental Technician – Field and Laboratory (Co-op) 0736 5 S Greenhouse Technician 0777 4 J Greenhouse Technician (Co-op) 0737 5 S Horticultural Technician 0771 4 J Landscape Technician 0775 4 J Landscape Technician (Co-op) 0735 5 S 1 YEAR CERTIFICATE Landscape Horticulture Techniques 0730 2 J/S Pre-Community Services 0819 2 J/S Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas & Degrees 0851 2 S Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Certificates & Diplomas 0850 2 S Pre-Technology 0817 2 S ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY 3 YEAR ADVANCED DIPLOMA Construction Engineering Technology 0708 6 S Electrical Engineering Technology (Co-op) 0707 9 J/S Electronics Engineering Technology (Co-op) 0703 9 J/S Mechanical Engineering Technology (Co-op) 0705 10 J/S Photonics Engineering Technology 0751 6 S 2 YEAR DIPLOMA Carpentry and Renovation Technician (Co-op) 0757 5 J/S Civil Engineering Technician 0760 4 S Computer Engineering Technician 0717 4 J/S Electrical Engineering Technician 0709 4 J/S Electronics Engineering Technician 0710 4 J/S Mechanical Engineering Technician 0755 4 J/S Motive Power Technician – Automotive (Co-op) 0740 5 J/M/S Photonics Engineering Technician 0750 4 S Renewable Energies Technician 0765 4 J/S Welding Technician 0761 4 J/S 1 YEAR CERTIFICATE Carpentry and Renovation Techniques 0753 2 J/M/S Electrical Techniques 0758 2 J/M/S Mechanical Techniques (General Machinist) 0754 2 J/M/S Welding Techniques 0756 2 J/S

CULINARY,

* Indicates a competitive program Apply Now international.niagaracollege.ca/applynow Program Availability international.niagaracollege.ca/programs/program-availability J January program start M May program start S September program start CREDENTIALS PROGRAM COURSE CODE NUMBER OF TERMS START MEDIA 3 YEAR ADVANCED DIPLOMA Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film (Film Production) 0122 6 J/S Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film (Radio and TV Presentation) 0122 6 J/S Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film (Television Production) 0122 6 J/S Computer Programming and Analysis (Co-op) 0414 6 J/S Game Development 0441 6 S Graphic Design 0177 6 J/S 2 YEAR DIPLOMA Acting for Film and Digital Media* 0198 4 S Computer Programming 0411 4 J/S Computer Systems Technician – Network and Cloud Technologies 0474 4 S Photography* 0795 4 S 1 YEAR CERTIFICATE Art and Design Foundation 0188 2 S JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY STUDIES 2 YEAR DIPLOMA Early Childhood Education 0102 4 J/S Educational Assistance and Adult Supports 0103 4 J/S Protection, Security and Investigation (Private Security) 0211 4 J/S Recreation Therapy 0178 4 S Recreation Therapy – Fast Track 0184 4 S APPLIED HEALTH AND FITNESS 2 YEAR DIPLOMA Fitness and Health Promotion 0232 4 S Pharmacy Technician* 0813 4 S Sport Administration 0193 4 S 1 YEAR CERTIFICATE Community Pharmacy Assistant 0811 2 J/S Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)* 0101 2 S Dental Office Administration 0151 2 S Personal Support Worker 0942 2 J/M/S

J January program start M May program start S September program start CREDENTIALS PROGRAM COURSE CODE NUMBER OF TERMS START GRADUATE PROGRAMS 1 YEAR GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Artisan Distilling 0783 2 J/S Autism and Behavioural Science 0192 2 S Beverage Business Management 0785 2 S Business Analytics 0496 2 J/M/S Commercial Beekeeping 0770 3 J Commercial Cannabis Production 0797 2 J/S Ecosystem Restoration 2000 2 S Environmental Management and Assessment 0234 2 J/S Exercise Science for Health and Performance 0260 2 S Hospitality and Tourism Management 0461 2 J/M/S Human Resources Management 0452 2 J/S Industrial Automation 0790 3 S Social Media Management 0478 2 J/M/S Supply Chain Management 0476 2 J/M/S INTERNATIONAL NURSING 1 YEAR GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Community Mental Health – Multidiscipline 0964 2 J/M/S Gerontology 0966 2 J/M/S Nursing Leadership and Healthcare Management 0968 2 J/M/S Palliative Care – Multidiscipline 0962 2 J/M/S

Graduate Programs

PATHWAYS

400+ pathway opportunities are offered through Niagara College

to continue your studies at several partner universities in Canada and abroad to advance your credentials from a diploma to a degree or a degree to a master’s. There are also hundreds more pathways and transfer options which are not formalized within Ontario; to view these options, please visit www.ONTransfer.ca.

Here are some popular pathway choices:

NIAGARA COLLEGE CANADA

Honours Bachelor Business Administration Degrees (Including: Human Resources, Hospitality, or International Commerce and Global Development)

NIAGARA UNIVERSITY

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO CAMPUS

Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in Finance (MS)

NIAGARA COLLEGE CANADA

Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees

NIAGARA COLLEGE CANADA

Environmental Technician – Field and Laboratory (Co-op)

QUEEN’S UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Health Sciences

WESTERN UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

For Niagara College pathway options, please visit www.niagaracollege.ca/pathways.

As agreements are subject to change each year, be sure to check with partner institutions for formal verification upon application.

YOU ARE EDUCATED

Niagara College’s graduates get jobs around the world. By integrating the Be World Ready program into our applied learning model, NC graduates are both ‘world-ready’ and ‘work-ready’.

Be World Ready (BWR) International Field Studies (IFS) trips offer you opportunities to GROW:

• Gain academic credit

• Reduce financial barriers to travelling

• Obtain structured and safe global programming

• Welcome world-ready experiences

• International Field Studies (IFS)

• Exchanges

• Internships

For more information, visit: www.beworldready.ca

• Volunteer activities

• Degree completion pathways

• Global classroom projects and outreach

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10 TOP

Canadian Research College for nine years in a row

#1 for 2023

#2 for 2022

#3 for 2021

*Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges-Research Infosource

400+

Pathway opportunities

Continue your studies at several partner universities in Canada and abroad

6,800+ students engaged in a practical work experience during the Fall 2022 term STATS

Thriving on-campus businesses open to the public that combine student learning with hands-on work experience

Culinary Services

Teaching Winery

Wine Visitor + Education Centre

Teaching Brewery

Teaching Greenhouse

Students from

Teaching Distillery

Teaching Spa

Teaching Hair Salon Dental Clinic

104 Countries study at Niagara College

*Includes Spring 2022, Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 terms

Trailblazing programming

1st

2022 Awards of Excellence

• Teaching Distillery and Artisan Distilling graduate certificate program in Canada

• Teaching Brewery in Canada and Brewmaster & Brewery Operations Management program

• Post-secondary credential in Commercial Cannabis Production

• Commercial Beekeeping program in Eastern Canada

• Commercial Teaching Winery in Canada

Global Engagement Excellence Colleges and Institutes Canada

Global Citizenship

World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics

YOU ARE

EMPOWERED

Please note these statistics are accurate as of March 31, 2023 and are subject to change at any time. For the most updated information, please visit the Niagara College website. 2nd

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