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Parkland College

• Established in 1973, Parkland college is the first regional college of Saskatchewan province.

• We are SPP listed, public funded and accredited by Government of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan • Situated in South East part of Saskatchewan, Parkland College is partner of choice

for Business, Industry and Communities.

• Saskatchewan has had the lowest unemployment rate in the country at 4.8% in 2013 and in 2014, the province is predicted to take second place after Alberta with 2.6%.

Campuses

Yorkton Main Campus

Canora (41 mnts)

Fort Qu’Appelle (1 h 27 mnts)

Melville (34 mnts)

Esterhazy (1 h 11 mnts)

Training Centers

Kampsack (1 h 8 mnts)

Yorkton

Parkland College is a member of

University Programs

Out of all 40 SPP listed colleges, only Parkland college offers University Programs.

International students at Yorkton campus

• Over past three years student body has enriched by students from India, Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, Jamaica, Nepal and Ukraine.

• We welcome International Students at

our Yorkton Campus.

Parkland College Advantage

• Quality education recognized by Canadian institutions

• Enhanced learning opportunities and industry connection

• Small class sizes (15-30 students)

• Friendly & relaxed atmosphere

• Personalized, on-site support services

• Scholarship opportunities

• Experience the heart of Canadian culture

Adventures near Campus

New Spirit Lake and Madge Lake, where popular pass times are

fishing, boating, hiking, canoeing and Golf.

Adventures near Campus

Ski hills at Mission Ridge and Asessippi

Major neighboring cities to Yorkton

Regina

Saskatoon

• Regina, a capital city of Saskatchewan with population of 210,556 is at 2h 30 mnts by road.

• Saskatoon, at 3h 30 mnts by road is a largest city of Saskatchewan with estimated population 300,000 is also called “Bridge City”

Geographic Location

Programs CERTIFICATE

• Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate

• Human Resource Management Post Grad Certificate

• Business Certificate

• Continuing Care Assistant Certificate

• Office Education Certificate

• Heavy Equipment Truck Transport Technician Certificate

DIPLOMA

• Business Diploma

• Hotel & Restaurant Management Diploma

• Agriculture Business Diploma

UNIVERSITY

• Bachelor of Arts and Science

• Bachelor of Social Work

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Studies

• Indigenous Education

Human Resource Management (Post Graduate) (Jan or Feb 2015)

Duration : 8 months

Description: The HR Post Grad is an eight month post graduate certificate designed to prepare you to work in all areas

of human resources.

Career Opportunities Graduates are prepared for entry to mid-level management positions in HR like:

• Human resources generalist • Recruitment specialist • Compensation and benefit co-ordinator • Training specialist • Human resources analyst

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate (Jan & Sep 2015 )

Duration: 1 year

Description It is designed to provide the practical business knowledge and skill development needed to start and manage a small business. Upon successfully completing the program, you will have a comprehensive business plan based on your own business idea.

Career Opportunities Research indicates 80% of all new jobs in Canada are created by small businesses. Graduates of the SIAST Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate are prepared to start and operate new business ventures or work as managers in small businesses.

Tuition Fees

• Ranging from $13,000 to $ 14,750 annually which includes the cost of Text Books as well.

Application Process

1. Application:

International Students must complete and submit the following:

• International student application form

• International student application fee i.e. $120 by telegraphic transfer.

• Official secondary and post-secondary transcripts. (Education Certificates)

• Proof of English language proficiency - IELTS

Undergraduate Program: An overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no 5.0 in each module

Post Graduate Program : An overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no 6.0 in each module

2. Acceptance: If accepted student will be issued a formal letter of acceptance (LOA).

3. Study Permit: International Students apply for a Canadian Study Permit from www.cic.gc.ca.This process can take up to three months.

4. Tuition Deposit: students are required to confirm their acceptance at Parkland College with tuition fee deposits as mentioned in the Letter of Offer.

Accommodation

International students may live with a Canadian family through the home-stay program.

Home-stay benefits include: • You will live with Canadians in their home

• A friendly family who will help you learn about Canadian culture and lifestyle

• Your host family will help you practice English in a relaxed environment

• A private bedroom with study area

• Three meals per day

• Lifelong friendships

• A safe and caring environment

• All host families are visited and interviewed by College representatives before a student is placed with them

Job Opportunities

• Ample of job opportunities are available for international students around the campus, part time and full time.

• After graduation there are many options available in Retail, Hospitality, Professional services, food processing, agriculture and trades/construction for full time job opportunities.