2023 - 2024
International Viewbook
Embark on a journey like no other. Robertson College is here to support and guide you as you embark on this new and exciting international journey. At Robertson Global, international students are welcomed into a warm, friendly and inclusive campus community. You will find our campuses to be proudly multi-cultural, our halls filled with the voices of many languages! Though our campuses may be small, we take pride in the service, assistance and guidance that allows us to provide to each and every one of our students. Whether you are a seasoned traveller or leaving your country for the first time, you will be prepared for meaningful careers and fulfilling lives as global citizens of the world. We can’t wait to share our college and our country with you.
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All information presented in this viewbook is accurate and in effect at the time of publication. Robertson College reserves the right to make changes without prior notice affecting but not limited to areas such as admission procedures and requirements, tuition, other fees, courses, programs of study and general regulations.
Winnipeg
Your new home away from home. Our international programs are delivered at our campus in Winnipeg. Known as the ‘Heart of Canada’, Winnipeg is the true embodiment of what it means to be Canadian. The largest city in the province of Manitoba, Winnipeg is vibrant and diverse, offering all the amenities of a large urban center while maintaining the closeness and accessibility you would find in a smaller city. This makes the city an ideal introduction to Canadian living.
100+ The city’s location puts us in the center of important transportation corridors across Canada.
Manitoba has more than 90 parks to explore and over 100,000 lakes and waterways!
Feel at home here. There are more than 100 languages that are spoken here.
Lonely Planet has ranked Manitoba as a Top 10 “Best in Travel” destination to visit in the world in 2019!
Our campus in Winnipeg is located on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional gathering place of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene people and the traditional homeland of the Métis people. We acknowledge these original caretakes of this land which serves as a reminder to our heritage, important relationships and obligations with Indigenous peoples. You will find that many of the programs available to International students provides you a perspective and insight into Canadian history.
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International Education at Robertson There are many pathways to success for international students at Robertson and our Admissions and Student Support teams are here to guide you through the process. International students who enroll in a RobertsonAssiniboine Community College (ACC) affiliated program may be eligible to apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) upon successful completion of their program. The PGWP enables you to work anywhere in Manitoba. For students not enrolled in an ACC-affiliated program, there are other ways you may qualify for a different stream of work permit after receiving an employment offer. Our Employment Services team will help and advise you of your options. Whichever path you choose, our team will be here to support you throughout your program and even after you graduate.
Preparing you for work within a Canadian context At Robertson, not only will you develop the technical knowledge and skills you need to thrive in your chosen field, you will also be prepared for work within a Canadian context. The Practical Applied Culture & Employment (PACE) course is a corequisite for all certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programs at Robertson.
PRACTICAL APPLIED CULTURE & EMPLOYMENT (PACE) The PACE course is designed to help students unlock the essential communication skills that are necessary for academic and workplace success in Canada. Students will learn the techniques and develop the skills for effective reading, listening fluency, and for developing impactful written and oral communications and conducting professional interpersonal interactions. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to develop their cross-cultural competency which will be critical in finding success within a multicultural society like Canada. PACE is delivered online in a self-guided format. You will be able to complete the course on your own schedule independently while you are taking your classes.
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RC-ACC Programs Human Resources Advanced Diploma ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAM DURATION: 8 MONTHS FORMAT: IN PERSON (Winnipeg campus)
In the Human Resources Advanced Diploma program, learners will develop an understanding of human resource principles and develop the skills necessary to build a meaningful career within this core function of any organization. Learners will explore the important balance between employees and their employers with fast-tracked and focused courses in Training & Development, Human Resource & Business Law, Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Compensation, and Staffing in general and as it applies to Canadian commerce. The curriculum also includes an overview of Indigenous History, offering students a unique look into the history of the relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous societies, their impact on business as well as current realities and initiatives.
Marketing Advanced Diploma ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAM DURATION: 8 MONTHS FORMAT: IN PERSON (Winnipeg campus)
In this program, learners will gain insight into the world of marketing including in the areas of Consumer Behaviour, Retail Management, Graphic and Web Design, Marketing Research, Marketing Communications and Marketing Strategy and Analysis. Learners will also explore topics in Business Law, international business and Indigenous History to gain a well-rounded perspective. The program will also provide learners with the opportunity to experience real-world application by working with industry and community leaders.
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Logistics & Supply Chain Management CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DURATION: 12 MONTHS PRACTICUM: 4 WEEKS FORMAT: IN PERSON (Winnipeg campus)
The Logistics & Supply Chain Management program takes an in-depth look into the growing supply chain sector in Canada and within a global context. Learners will gain a deep knowledge and understanding of the key components of supply management including demand forecasting, inventory management, resource planning, lean thinking, and Six Sigma management philosophies.
E-Commerce Professional CERTIFICATE PROGRAM DURATION: 12 MONTHS PRACTICUM: 3 WEEKS FORMAT: IN PERSON (Winnipeg campus)
The e-Commerce Professional program will provide learners with a deep understanding of business operations, online sales strategies as well as train them to use various e-Commerce platforms to conduct digital sales or generate conversions on a website.
The topics covered will also allow learners to understand the role that logistics and supply chain management play in the overall Canadian business landscape. Learners explore the fundamentals of the Canadian economy while being exposed to concepts of supply and demand, elasticity and monopoly.
Accounting Technician CERTIFICATE PROGRAM (COMING SOON) DURATION: 10 MONTHS PRACTICUM: 4 WEEKS FORMAT: IN PERSON (Winnipeg campus)
Learners will also be exposed to a number of ways to gather and analyze data using web and social media tools such as Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Data Studio, Search Console, Trends, and Facebook, YouTube, Twitter & Instagram Business Manager.
The Accounting Technician program will prepare learners for an entry-level career within the accounting field. Learners will gain technical accounting skills and receive an overview of Quickbooks and Sage50 which will serve as foundation for all popular computerized accounting softwares.
The program will also provide an overview of the current e-commerce landscape and examine platforms such as Shopify, Infusionsoft, WooCommerce, PayPal, WePay, and Stripe.
Topics covered will include manual bookkeeping and accounting processes, financial statement, budget and financial record preparation as well as essential administrative and office support skills.
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Robertson Programs Data Analyst Advanced Diploma DIPLOMA PROGRAM DURATION: 11 MONTHS PRACTICUM: 3 WEEKS FORMAT: IN PERSON (Winnipeg Campus)
The Data Analyst program at Robertson prepares students for positions as data analyst in the public and private sector. Students will learn how to design databases and develop and administer data management solutions across a broad range of private and public sectors. They will learn how to compile and merge data, clean data and use a variety of tools and software to extract information from datasets. Students will develop the skills required to report data findings through data visualizations, reports, dashboards, scorecards, and a variety of other methods. Students will also learn fundamental project management skills to oversee and manage the challenging and often complex data needs of an organization.
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English courses for a brighter future.
Strong language and communication skills are the foundations to academic and workplace success. At Newtone School of Language, we are committed to helping students improve their communication skills and develop knowledge in the English language. Students hone their language skills in a dynamic, fun and safe learning environment while exploring a range of relevant and timely topics and applications. Newtone School of Language offers direct pathways into Robertson diploma, advanced diploma, and certificate programs.
English for Academic Purposes It is essential for international students to develop a strong English language foundation in order to communicate and contribute effectively in a Canadian classroom. The intensive English language programs offered at Newtone will help you develop the learning strategies necessary to apply to English-language institutions including Robertson College and further enable your success with future studies. Learning activities will focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening skills, as well as grammar and vocabulary development. You will gain the English proficiency necessary to excel in the classroom and beyond. Newtone School of Language offers four levels of Intensive Academic English programs - all our IAE programs are accredited by Languages Canada. Languages Canada is Canada’s premier language organization. Its primary role is to monitor the quality of language schools in Canada for both public and private institutions. Schools that have earned the distinction of accreditation have met or surpassed Languages Canada’s considerable standard of excellence.
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Intensive Academic English (IAE1) - High Beginner
Intensive Academic English (IAE2) - Low Intermediate
DURATION: FORMAT:
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12 WEEKS FULL TIME ON CAMPUS
In this course, students will develop English proficiency at the high beginner level. Students will practice speaking and reading skills and strategies to participate in daily routines. They will learn to read and understand speech and written text on familiar topics. Students will also practice reading, listening, and vocabulary strategies to understand basic information. They will learn to identify the purpose and main idea of a short text. Students will also learn foundational grammar and basic vocabulary needed to participate in conversations and communicate in writing. This course also introduces expressions to participate in and maintain conversation about familiar topics and everyday routines. Students will also practice repair strategies to reduce communication breakdown. In this course, skills and strategies will be taught using familiar topics, such as culture, jobs, travel, family, hobbies, and neighbourhoods.
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12 WEEKS FULL TIME ON CAMPUS
In this course, students will develop English proficiency at the low intermediate level. Students will learn English skills and helpful strategies that will allow them to participate actively in routine tasks within the community or at work. Students will further develop their skills to speak and write using basic grammar structures and high frequency vocabulary. Students will also learn to listen and understand basic conversations. As well, they will develop the necessary skills to be able to agree and disagree with familiar ideas expressed in speech or text. They will further develop their writing skills by learning about sentence and paragraph structure. Students will practice writing on familiar topics using present, past and future grammatical tenses. In this course, skills and strategies will be taught using moderately familiar topics, such as people, places and things.
Intensive Academic English (IAE3) - Intermediate
Intensive Academic English (IAE4) - Advanced
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12 WEEKS FULL TIME ON CAMPUS
12 WEEKS FULL TIME ON CAMPUS
In this course, students will develop English proficiency at the intermediate level. They will learn English skills and strategies to complete moderately complex tasks for academic and professional purposes.
In this course, students will develop English proficiency at the high intermediate level. They will learn English skills and strategies to complete moderately complex tasks for academic and professional purposes.
Students will read and understand text on unfamiliar topics and develop strategies to identify the main idea and supporting details. They will analyze the most common academic words in English and build their understanding of intermediate grammatical structures. They will focus on fluency and accuracy when speaking, and learn to communicate preferences, ask for and give advice, and agree and disagree. Students will understand moderately complex speech when listening and will learn to apply active learning principles in their routine interactions. They will write about familiar and unfamiliar topics using active voice and moderately complex sentence structures and practice writing to express their opinion, request information and make a comparison.
Students will read and understand longer text on unfamiliar topics. They will learn the most common academic words in English and build their understanding of more advanced grammatical structures found in academic text. They will focus on fluency and accuracy when speaking, and use language for persuading, summarizing and interpreting data. Students will also develop their ability to understand complex speech when listening to infer main points, supporting details and examples in academic discourse. They will learn about the writing process and write moderately unfamiliar topics. They will begin to use complex sentence structures and more advanced grammatical structures to write a variety of short essay types including descriptive, opinion and persuasive essays.
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Admission Requirements Admission requirements vary by level and program. In addition to English proficiency, programs may require additional credits in mathematics, biology or chemistry. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirement. If you do not meet the language requirements, please contact us regarding our Intensive Academic English pathway courses.
ADVANCED DIPLOMA PROGRAM • Two-year diploma or university degree
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
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CERTIFICATE & ROBERTSON DIPLOMA PROGRAMS • Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
IELTS Academic
6.0 with no sub score below 5.5
TOEFL iBT
60 with no skill score below 8 Reading; 7 Listening; 16 Speaking; 18 Writing
CanTest
4.0
CAEL
50
PTE Academic
50
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PROGRAM SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS •
The Accounting Technician program also requires Grade 12 Mathematics and English (ELA) •
International students with credentials from India are eligible with completion of
* CLB and Duolingo are not accepted nor considered for the ACC-affiliated programs
Grade 10 Mathematics (as part of Indian curriculum).
ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES IELTS IAE1
TOEFL (iBT)
TOEIC
Duolingo
CLB
Lower than the scores indicated for IAE2
IAE2
4.5
32 - 34
450 - 595
65 - 70
4
IAE3
5.0
35 - 45
600 - 725
75 - 80
5
IAE4
5.5
46 - 59
730 or higher
85 or higher
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Living in Manitoba Health Insurance Health insurance is mandatory for all international students. All students who are ineligible to enroll in the provincial healthcare plans must enroll in the Study Insured insurance plan through Robertson College. For more information, please visit www.studyinsured.com.
Homestay & Private Accommodations Homestays are carefully chosen families who offer furnished accommodations and meals to international students in a caring and supportive home environment. Robertson is partnered with Canada Homestay Network (CHN), a non-profit organization, to help our students find accommodation.
CHN thoroughly screens and interviews all hosts to assess their eligibility before they are accepted into the program. Their personalized approach to homestay can help you feel at home and supported as you become settle into your new surroundings. For more information, please visit www. canadahomestaynetwork.ca. Private accommodations such as an apartment, a house or a room rental may be available. Start your search with www. winnipegpropertymanagement.ca, Kijiji or www.rentcanada.com. Please ensure you have made arrangements for accommodations at least six weeks in advance of your arrival to Canada. It is your responsibility to apply for homestay/private residence as early as possible before your program starts. Robertson College International Student Viewbook • 15
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