St. Clair College of Applied Arts &

Technology

St. Clair College Windsor, CANADA

More than a winter wonderland

Presentation Outline Windsor – Automotive Capital of Canada St. Clair – New facilities, new programs St. Clair – An international college St. Clair – ESL Programs St. Clair – Career Programs St. Clair – Application Process

Welcome to St. Clair College

Founded in 1967—fastest growing college with 8,400 full time students

Canada's Southernmost college with over 90 diploma, certificate, and specialized industry-focused programs to choose from

Transfer agreements with more than 20 universities

Located in the safe & clean city of Windsor, Ontario

Windsor – “Automotive Capital” of CANADA

Benefits of Windsor, Canada

Distinct multicultural community

Safe, inexpensive & friendly community

Surrounded by beautiful lakes, rivers and waterfront landscapes

Within a short drive to cities such as Detroit, London, Toronto & Niagara Falls

Temperate climate

Different Seasons in CanadaCanada is a country that experiences 4

distinctively beautiful seasons.Your arrival for the January start date will bring

you into Canada’s Winter season, May ~ Spring / Summer season, and September ~ Fall season.

Benefits of Windsor, Canada

Cost of Living Windsor

Accommodations - Self $650 two bedroom apt.

Accommodations - Home stay $750 – meals, own room

Accommodations - Residence $600 – room (including

internet)

City Transportation $60 per month

Nice Dinner Out $15

Cost of Living Toronto or Vancouver

$1550 one bedroom apt.

$99 per month

$35

Entertainment & Nightlife

Sporting Events

Arts & Culture

Festivals & Events

Weekend Trip: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls - May 2009 - ESL Students

Weekend Trip: Toronto

Student Life

Student Success

Computer labsCounselling

Peer TutoringHealth Clinic

Employment Services

Centre For The Arts – Downtown Campus

Investing In Your Future

NEW Applied Health Science Centre - Windsor Campus

$32 million

Investing In Your Future

Media Plex – Windsor Campus

$7 million

Investing In Your Future

Health Plex – Windsor Main Campus$32 million

Investing In Your Future

Ford Centre for Excellence in Manufacturing

$42 million

Investing In Your Future

Centre for Construction Innovation & Production$4 million

Investing In Your Future

TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS 5.5, Adm. test

High school, vocational school, college, university students

ESL program 4 – 12 months

Career diploma program (2 – 3 years)

Bachelor degree at university (2 -3

years)

Work 1 – 3 years

Master degree program at university

Immigrant to Canada

Pathway to success

General Arts & Science 1 – 2 semesters

Admission Criteria• ESL 19 years old or graduated from a high school or

equivalent

• Career diploma programs English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 61 or IELTS 5.5 or

passing admission test on English (on campus)

High School (or equivalent) diploma

Grade 12 transcript with acceptable grades.

ESL Program • ESL program in Canada

Winter: January - April (15 weeks) Spring / Summer: May – August (14 weeks) Fall: September – December (15 weeks)

• All ESL teachers are university graduates with relevant experience for many years.

• Students who achieve sufficient English skills may progress to a career program after successfully passing TOEFL, IELTS or Admission Test.

Tuition Fees: $5340 CDN first term (health insurance included) $5140 CDN second term (health insurance included)

$4960 CDN third term (health insurance included)

Career Programs• At St Clair College we have 90+ different career

programs to chose from.

• Some favorite programs by international students are: Computer System Technician / Technology ~ 3 year diploma Mechanical Engineering Technology – Mechatronics ~ 3 year diploma Graphic Design ~ 3 year diploma Business Administration Programs – Accounting, Finance, Human

Resources, International Business, Marketing, Golf Management ~ 2-3 year diplomas

Hospitality Management – Hotel and Restaurant ~ 2 year diploma

Work PermitsWork on campusYou can on campus with a valid Study Permit. No

Work Permit is required.

Work Off Campus You can apply for Off Campus Work Permit once you have

completed 6 months full time studies in a career program and gain satisfied grade (C in average)

This Work Permit allows you to work part time (up to 20 hours per week) during regular school semesters and full time (up to 40 hours per week) during summer break.

Fees: study permit $125 work permit $150 (aprox. 2,847,450.36 VND)

Post Graduation Work Permit

If you studied for…. Then…. Less than eight months…

Less than two years but more than eight months…

Two years or more…

You are not eligible for this program

You may get a work permit for a period no longer than the length of time you studied (for example, if you studied for nine months, a work permit may be issued for a period of nine months)

A work permit may be issued for three years

Permanent Residency After 1 year of full time work you can apply

for permanent residency under the ‘Canada Experience Class’.

More information can be found at:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

Application Process• Fill out the application form

• For the ESL program Send the complete application kit Application form, and CAD $125 (aprox. 2,372,116.19 VND)

application fee to International Development Office by fax at 519-972-2707 or by email. Note: For CAREER PROGRAMS please send the

application form, $125 CAD application fee, additionally: your high school transcript , a copy of your diploma and English scores from TOEFL (61) or IELTS (6.0).

• We will issue the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to you by express mail service within 5 days of applying.

• You pay the Confirmation fee as indicated on your LOA. Please send back the Notice of Payment to us.

• We will send the receipt to you.

Application Process con’t

• You apply for your Canadian visa by submitting our documents and other required documents. Please visit this page for visa information: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/index.html

• If you get your visa, please send the Notice of Arrival to us, so we can arrange a pick up from the airport.

• Please come to International Education Office at Room 220 when you arrive at college.

International Scholarships For those student who study a career program

, St Clair College does offer 3 International Student Scholarships that you can apply for.

1. Universal Entrance Scholarship2. Campus Care Scholarship3. Student Representative Council –

International Student Scholarship

St. Clair “A Global College”

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