Why study in Canada?
- Canada is the 2nd largest country in the world with 32 million friendly people
- The United Nations consistently lists Canada as one of the best places to live in the world
- Canada welcomes immigrants and embraces diversity – immigrants make up to 60% of Canada's total population growth
- First-rate education system - Canadian students earn top scores in universal testing internationally recognized credits, diplomas and degrees
- More than 100,000 international students attend Canadian colleges and universities each year
- Canadian post secondary schools offer affordable tuition and living expenses, ranking among the lowest for English speaking countries
- Canadians enjoy a high standard of living with universal, accessible healthcare
- Canada ranks 7th among the most popular travel destinations in the world
Canadian Culture
- There are 3.8 million Canadians who regularly speak at least two languages at home with Chinese, Italian, and Punjabi as the most frequently spoken other than English and French
- Canadians are recognized internationally for their efforts to promote health and generally consider themselves healthy people compared to other countries
- Canadians live longer and suffer less chronic illnesses and disabilities
Admission application form
Download Student Application Form (pdf format).
St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario, CANADA.
Admission Requirements to the English as a Secondary Language Program (ESL)
Minimum Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be at least 17 years of age. (Exception: Teen Summer Program during the month of July, 14-17 years of age).
Students can start during Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter Semesters.
Fees will be based on the number of weeks they attend.
Upon successful completion of the ESL programs, students may apply for post-secondary programs.
TOEFL preparation and TOEIC certification are also available.
Applicants must demonstrate their proficiency in English by achieving a score of 500 or higher in the test of English Language.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
Ontario Grade 12 English or equivalent with 60% or better.
TOEFL 500 paper based or 173 computer based IELTS 5.5.
Completion of advanced(C) ESL - St. Clair College.
General Admission to St. Clair College of Applied Arts & Technology
Applicants must be at least 17 years old, or must have completed either Grade 12 or Grade 12 equivalent (Some exceptions may apply).
Applicants to all post-secondary programs, who have not been educated under the British Systems, must submit proof of TOEFL of at least 500.
A certified copy of high school transcripts that have been translated into English.
Placement Testing:
All new incoming students will be tested for English and Mathematics skill levels. The purpose of the testing program is to increase student success rates by ensuring that each student is placed in an English course, which is appropriate to his or her skill level.
India and Pakistan: Applicants should have completed studies in a recognized institution of higher learning (i.e studies beyond the Intermediate Examination level with high standing), preferably in the first division. Applicants holding a record of secondary division standings may be considered if the academic standing is above 85%. Applicants who hold a third division standing will not be considered.
SCHOOL AND LIVING COSTS
Application Fee: $125 (English as a Second Language and/or Post Secondary programs).
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program:
Each semester is 15 weeks
Prices include tuition, health insurance and other college fees.
Prices do not include accommodation, or other living/personal expenses students may incur while studying at St. Clair College.
Textbooks are $150 - $200 per semester
Semester 1 - $4500.00
Semester 2 - $4300.00
Semester 3 (and others) - $4150.00
Post Secondary Programs:
International fees for most programs:
Semester 1 - $6200.00
Semester 2 - $5100.00
Each semester is 4 months
Prices include tuition, health insurance, and other fees but do not include accommodation, or other living/personal expenses students may incur while studying at St. Clair College.
- Some programs have different charges, please contact the recruitment officer.
- Textbooks are $800 - $1200 per year (2 semesters)
- Some programs require extra supplies such as uniforms, equipment, tools, and software, etc.
- Other optional fees, such as parking, books, late fees and deferrals, bus pass, accommodations, entertainment, etc. are not shown.
- The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice. Please check back for the most current tuition and related fees.
Living Costs
Accommodation:
On-campus residence: $500 per month including cable TV and high speed Internet access (meals are not included).
Home stay: $600-$650 per month including accommodation and meals.
Off-campus housing: $400-$1000 per month.
Bus Pass: $55 per month for college students.
General Cost Info: You should consider about CAD $20,000 per year to study and live in Canada.
Payment Methods
We prefer Bank Wire Transfer; when you send your Application fee with our service charge fee by bank wire, please send them to:
JI Interface-Canada Services Corp.
Bank Account #: 00182-001-1061-805
BMO Bank of Montreal,
200 Ouellette Ave.,
Windsor, Ontario, Canada, N9A 1A5
When you send the Confirmation Fees (First semester tuition cost, and other fees) by bank wire transfer, please send them to St. Clair College and send them to the following address:
The Bank of Nova Scotia
Windsor Commercial Banking Centre
388 Ouellette Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N9A 6P1
St. Clair College,
Bank Account Number: 002-71852-0427012
NOTE: Don't forget to include your NAME and STUDENT NUMBER when you make the payment.
For your information
Student Visa and Student Authorization:
If approved by the College you will receive a letter of acceptance, which will give your student status.
Use this letter to apply for a visa, so that you may enter Canada. When you arrive in Canada you will receive your student authorization from an Immigration Canada Office.
Some or all of these documents may be needed to obtain your Visa:
- A letter of acceptance from the Registrar at St. Clair College: this letter is sent to you by the International Development Office.
- Proof of your good character, and if it applies, a letter from your sponsoring organization.
- A certificate of medical clearance.
- Proof of financial ability to live and study in Canada, including return transportation.
- A valid passport.
YOU MUST HAVE STUDENT AUTHORIZATION TO BE REGISTERED AT THE COLLEGE:
Your student authorization will allow you to attend only one institution. It also specifies the period of time you stay in Canada. You may have to get a new student authorization if there are any changes to the conditions of your authorization, including:
- Your course of study is longer than expected
- You plan to change schools
- You want to accept work of any kind
- You will finish your studies before the course has ended and you don't plan to leave immediately after
- Anything concerning your stay in Canada is not entirely clear
We suggest that you report any changes to Immigration Canada as soon as possible. If you don’t report changes, you may be breaking Canadian immigration laws. This could result in an order for you to leave Canada.
If your passport needs to be renewed while you are in Canada you should contact your home country's consulate or embassy at least two months before the passport expires.
Should you wish to visit another country, the International Development Office has a directory of foreign embassies and consulates in Canada. The International Student Advisor at the College can assist with Canadian immigration business. However, it is the student, not the College who is responsible for personal immigration status.
Note: International students are not usually allowed to work in Canada unless on-the-job training is part of the course of study.
For immigration inquiries in Windsor or Chatham:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
1250 Walker Road,
Windsor, Ontario
N8Y 4T4
Telephone: 1-888-242-2100
Fax: (519)966-8173
www.cic.gc.ca