St.Clair College

St.Clair College

International students who want to study in one of the best research colleges in Canada should choose St.Clair College. It is a well-known school for high-quality and accessible educational programs, which fuel the career readiness and innovation of the students. Today, over 4,000 students from 100 countries study at St.Clair College.

Location

St.Clair College has three campuses. The Windsor main campus has various amenities, such as the Centre for Construction, Innovation, and Production, the Ford Centre for Excellence and Manufacturing, Toldo Centre for Applied Health Sciences, the Sports Park, the SportsPlex, and the Student Life Centre. International students can also join the Saints Athletics Club. It has 14 varsity teams which compete in a variety of sports. The school also has nine e-sports teams in Call of Duty, Fortnite, and League of Legends, to name a few.

The Downtown campus of St.Clair College is situated in the centre of Windsor. It is famous for the Chrysler Theatre with a capacity of 1,200 seats. Every month, students of the Art Faculty hold events and musicals in the theatre. The Chatman campus of St.Clair College is located on the banks of the Thames River. It is home to international students who pursue Health Sciences, Nursing, and Academic Studies. The campus has a modern HealthPlex facility and other amenities for the students.

Overview of the Programs

St.Clair College offers more than 100 diploma, undergraduate, and graduate certificate programs within eight schools. School of Academic Studies has programs in Police Foundation, Powerline Technician, Office Administration, Developmental Service Worker, and Border Service. At Zekelman School of Business and IT, international students can pursue study programs in Business, Computer Systems Technology, Data Analytics for Business, E-Sports Administration and Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, and Mobile Application Development.

School of Community Studies at St.Clair College has study programs in Autism and Behavioural Science, Child and Youth Care, Community and Justice Services, Early Childhood Education, Liberal Arts, Paralegal, and Social Services. School of Engineering Technologies offers study programs in Architectural Technology, Biomedical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Project Management, Interior Design, and Power Engineering Technology.

School of Health Sciences at St.Clair College has programs in Advanced Medical Aesthetics, Cardiovascular Technology, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Aesthetician, Fitness and Health Promotion, Medical Laboratory Science, Paramedic, and Pharmacy Technologies. School of Nursing offers study programs in Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Personal Support.

School of Media, Art and Design at St.Clair College has study programs in Advertising, Marketing Communication Management, Animation 2D/3D, Culinary Management, Event Management, Fashion Design Management, Graphic Design, Hospitality, Journalism, Media Convergence, Public Relations, and Tourism. School of Skilled Trades offers study programs in Carpentry and Renovation Techniques, Electrical Techniques, Landscape Horticulture, Mechanical Engineering, Motive Power Technician, Plumbing Techniques, Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training, Welding Techniques, and Woodworking Techniques.

St.Clair College also has an Academic and Career Entrance Online program for international students. It allows them to upgrade their skills to meet the admissions requirements of the chosen study programs. The program lasts 22 weeks and covers subjects such as mathematics, technology mathematics, biology, communications, and computer fundamentals.

Admission Requirements

St.Clair College has a moderately selective policy, with an acceptance rate of 44%. International students who want to start a study in the fall must submit their applications by February 1. To get admitted to the winter term, prospective students ought to complete their applications by September 15. Furthermore, it can take four months to process all applications and make admission decisions. Hence, international students must apply to St.Clair College as soon as possible to make sure they have enough time to obtain a study permit.

To apply to St.Clair College, prospective students need to complete several steps.

1. They should create an account on the online application platform.
2. Students ought to submit a copy of their passport, their high school or other previous education transcripts, and an English Language Proficiency Test score report.
3. International students need to pay the non-refundable application fee of 125 CAD.
4. Once students pay the fee and submit the application, they receive a confirmation letter from St.Clair College.
5. When the decision is made, applicants get the Letter of Acceptance. Then, they must pay the tuition fee for the chosen program.
6. International students ought to apply for the study permit by submitting a Letter of Acceptance and other required documents.
7. Once students get the study permit, they need to upload it on the online application platform or send it by email. If international students get a study permit application refusal, they should view the refund/withdrawal policy page of St.Clair College.
8. When international students come to Canada, they must come to the International Office of the school to check in. They should bring their passport and study permit with them.

As was mentioned, all international students need to pass the English Language Proficiency Test. Applicants who want to pass CAEL should get a score of 50. To pass IELTS, international students must get a score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5. When students decide to pass PTE, they should get at least Level 51. International students who want to take the TOEFL have three options. They need to get at least a score of 550 on the paper-based test, 78 on the internet-based test or 213 on the computer-based test.

Applicants who do not have the minimum IELTS or TOEFL score must take the CanTest (English Proficiency Test) at St.Clair College. International students who do not pass CanTest ought to complete the English as a Second Language (ESL) program before entering a study program.

Tuition Fees for International Students

At St.Clair College tuition fees depend on the type of the study program and range from 14,000 to 33,000 CAD per year. International students who need to complete the English as a Second Language (ESL) program should pay 3,890 CAD.

For instance, a three-year diploma in Marketing Communication Management costs 14,225 CAD per year. A two-year Pharmacy Technician diploma costs 15,400 CAD per year. A two-year Paralegal diploma costs 15,410 CAD per year. Three-year Civil Engineering Technology advanced diploma costs 15,685 CAD per year. A two-year Landscape Horticulture diploma costs 15,872 CAD per year. A two-year Powerline Technician diploma costs 17,940 CAD per year. A two-year graduate certificate in International Business Management costs 20,736 CAD per year. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing costs 23,665 CAD per year. Additionally, international students should be ready to pay 1,000-1,500 CAD per year for textbooks. Certain programs require even extra expenditures for uniforms, equipment, tools, and software.

International students who decide to reside on-campus can live in Quittenton Hall or Chatham. Hence, they should pay 6,700 CAD per year. The accommodation fee also includes cable TV and high-speed internet access.

All international students who are admitted to Computer Systems Technician (Networking), Social Service Worker (Gerontology) and Business programs must live in GEM residence for their first study semester. Students ought to pay 580 CAD per month. Students who decide to live off-campus can find accommodation on Kiji, The Canada Homestay Network, or Rentals.ca. Hence, they should be ready to pay from 600 to 1000 CAD per month.

Perspectives of the Future Employment

International students who want to continue their studies in Canada can use the pathway program agreements offered by the school. St.Clair College partnered with Athabasca University, Capilano University, Nipissing University, and the University of Windsor, to name a few.

By the way, St.Clair College has a Career Centre located on Windsor and Chatham campuses. It helps international students find permanent, part-time, temporary, and seasonal employment during their studies in Canada. The most popular services among students are resume preparation, interview skills development, job application formulation, and job search techniques exploration. Moreover, the advisors host virtual employer events and student workshops throughout the academic year. About 82% of the international students find a job after graduation from St. Clair College within six months.

 

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