Countless opportunities. Working in Canada.
Niagara College students and graduates are working…
· 89.4% of recent Niagara College graduates were employed within six months of graduation according to the 2022-2023 provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results*
· 90% employer satisfaction with NC graduates they employ according to the 2022-2023 KPI results*
*Detailed information about the current Key Performance Indicator results are available from the Colleges Ontario website at collegesontario.org
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 and researchers to help industry partners leap forward in the marketplace
· Over 550 international students had on-campus employment at Niagara College from Spring 2023 to Winter 2024
Working in Canada
· Work part-time during the academic year and full-time during academic breaks
· Receive on-campus support to find a job through NC’s Career Services
· Earn scholarships to lower the cost of your schooling
Top 5 Sectors by Employment*
· Wholesale and retail trade
· Health care and social assistance
· Manufacturing
· Construction
· Accommodation and food services
*Source Statistics Canada Table: 14-10-0384-01 as cited on niagaracanada.com/data/regional-quick-facts
Language Proficiency Requirements
For information regarding English language proficiency admission requirements please refer our website: international.niagaracollege.ca/language-proficiency
Language Proficiency Tests
Niagara College’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Online program (Completion of Level 10)
Niagara College’s English for Academic Preparation Program (Completion of Level 5)
Cambridge English Exams
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Proficiency Test
Duolingo English Language Test
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Internet-based Test (iBT) of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
English for Academic Preparation (EAP)
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
EAP Duration: 2 to 20 months*
Start Dates: January, March, May, June, September and October
Each level: 7 weeks of study + 1 week break + 7 weeks of study
_________________ Total: 4 months
*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
Your NC Journey
Find out which level you will place in to begin your EAP journey!
Complete Niagara College English proficiency testing at the EAP orientation, schedule a remote test before travelling to Canada or submit external test scores.
Step 1
Take Placement Test
Step 2
Complete the required EAP levels based on your placement test (Levels 1-5)
Step 3
Graduate
level 5 of EAP
Apply for NC programs or use new English skills in your profession
Undergraduate Programs
2
CULINARY, TOURISM AND BEVERAGE STUDIES
3
2
1
Post-Graduation
Work Permit (PGWP) Eligible Programs
These programs are aligned with the list of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) approved programs that match CIP codes for Post-Graduate Work Permit eligibility.
*Subject to change
JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY STUDIES
English Programs
Graduate Programs
Information provided in this brochure is accurate as of April 11, 2025, 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.
The Be World Ready program at Niagara College prepares students for global success through education, exchange and international experience.
• Experience culturally diverse learning environments
• Understand different perspectives and connect practical skills with a global mindset
• Develop new skills that will distinguish you as a ‘world-ready’ and ‘work-ready’ graduate.
The Be World Ready program Includes:
• Degree completion pathways
• Exchanges
• Global classroom and outreach
• International Field Studies (IFS)
• Internships
• Summer Institutes
• Volunteer activities
• Work abroad
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PGWP Eligible Programs
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Niagara College in Canada
Niagara College at the Welland Campus
Niagara College at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus
Niagara College - Toronto (Partner Delivery Location)
Not currently available for new applicants
Niagara College in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Open to eligible Saudi Arabian citizens