International Admissions

All international students must meet the college’s English proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The college will accept most internationally recognized tests of English proficiency

1. CAEL 60
2. TOEFL paper based 550
3. TOEFL internet based 79
4. TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent
5. IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0

If a language proficiency test other than those reference above was used, applicants can forward the results for assessment.

If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English proficiency test will not be required.
Refer to the next accordion for a list of countries that are exempt from the language requirements as the official language of instruction is English.

Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above, therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar

Anguilla	Malta
Antigua and Barbuda	Mauritius
Australia	Montserrat
Bahamas	Namibia
Barbados	New Zealand
Belize	Nigeria
Bermuda	Papua New Guinea
Botswana	St. Kitts and Nevis
British Virgin Islands	St. Lucia
Cameroon	St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Canada (except Quebec)	Scotland
Cayman Islands	Seychelles
Dominica	Sierra Leone
England	Singapore
Eswatini	Solomon Islands
Fiji	South Africa
Gambia	Tanzania
Ghana	Tonga
Gibraltar	Trinidad and Tobago
Grenada	Turks and Caicos Islands
Guyana	Uganda
Ireland, Northern	United Kingdom
Ireland, Republic of	United States of America
Jamaica	Vanuatu
Kenya	Wales
Lesotho	Zambia
Liberia	Zimbabwe
Malawi

The minimum age accepted by College of the North Atlantic is 17 years.

Entrance requirements for each program are set out in the program descriptions of each program on the College website. All applicants should submit the latest transcript of marks which will be assessed on an individual basis.

International applicants must complete a student application form and forward it to College of the North Atlantic.  Applications can be submitted online , email or by regular mail (with payment included) to the address noted below:

Include with your application the following items:

• the application form itself unless submitted online
• the application fee
• proof of English language proficiency
• official academic transcripts issued directly from the originating institution
  notarized, certified copies of academic transcripts will be accepted from any of the College’s approved agents
• official transcripts or degree certificates issued in languages other than English must be translated into English and submitted to College of the North Atlantic along with the original official documents.  An official translation is an exact English translation of your academic documents that has been prepared by the issuing institution or a professional translator

Once we have received your application, and all required documents, it will be reviewed for eligibility and, if accepted, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued to the student.

Information confirming fees, enrollment, program of study and length of program will accompany the Letter of Acceptance.

Upon receipt of the Letter of Acceptance, the confirmation fee and tuition for the first semester of the program is due to the College.

If you are travelling to Canada to study then you will have to ensure that you get a student study permit / student visa awarded by the Canadian Embassy before you are able to travel to Canada.
International applicants should take their letter of acceptance to the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate to apply for the Student Study Permit / Student Visa. An immigration officer will provide the applicant with an information package about the documents necessary to process a student study permit. Information about the application for study permits to study in Canada, can be found on the Government of Canada website .

Generally, applicants will need the following to qualify for a study permit in Canada:

• Documentation verifying personal identification (such as a passport)
• The original Letter of Acceptance (provided by College of the North Atlantic)
• Proof of funds available to cover tuition and living expenses
• Assurance that the student will return to his/her country of residence

Once an applicant has been issued a student study permit / student visa from the Canadian Diplomatic Mission, they should advise the College and make arrangements to travel to Canada and begin their program at College of the North Atlantic.

In the event that a student study permit / student visa is not awarded by the Canadian Embassy and the student provides a letter and evidence to support this claim, the tuition will be refunded in full except for the application fee and the confirmation fee.

International students must provide proof of status in Canada on or before the first day of classes.

As an international applicant, you may need to contact a coordinator at the college to better aid you with your application. In this case, you can contact an International Student Coordinator at the college using the below information:

International Student Coordinator
Student Services Division
College of the North Atlantic
1 Prince Philip Drive
P.O. Box 1693
St. John’s, NL
Canada A1C 5P7
Tel: 709 758-7290
Fax: 709 758-7304
E-mail: internationaladmissions@cna.nl.ca

Application forms can also be obtained by contacting the International Student Coordinator using the information above, the Canadian Education Centre office or from any of our international student services agents.

The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act 2015) restricts the release of personal information without the informed consent of the person to whom it relates.
Once accepted, students who wish to have specific personal information released to a funding agency must complete this form, sign it and bring it to their campus of application. The form may also be mailed or faxed in.

Program Fees

• Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable, paid online via credit card only) | Application Page
• Confirmation Fee - $99.00
• 2023-24 Tuition - Regular Term (15-weeks) - $3,985.00
• 2023-24 Tuition - Intersession (up to 7-weeks in duration) - $1,993.00
• 2023-24 Tuition - Continuous Intake and Trades Programs - $266.00 per week
• 2023-24 Tuition - Part Time Course - $996.00 per course
• Technology Fee - $75.00 per semester

Work Term Fees

• Work Term Fee - $1,993.00 per term
• On the Job (OJT) Fees or Work Terms Less Than 7 Weeks - $266.00 per week

Continuing Education courses are not applicable to International Students

Equipment/Material Fees

Organized by areas of study

Program Area	15 week term	7 week term
Academics	$170.00	$85.00
Applied Arts	$170.00	$85.00
Business	$82.00	$41.00
Engineering Technology	$265.00	$132.00
Health Sciences	$265.00	$132.00
Industrial Trades	$265.00	$132.00
Information Technology	$82.00	$41.00
Natural Resources	$265.00	$132.00
Tourism	$170.00	$85.00

Programs With Special Equipment/Material Fees

Program	15 week term	7 week term
Heavy Equipment	$832.00	$416.00
Commercial Driver	$832.00	$416.00

Equipment/Material Fees for Continuous Intake (Weekly)

Heavy Equipment	$55.00
Commercial Driver	$55.00
All Other Trades Programs	$18.00

Residence Application fee - $25.00 (annual fee, non-refundable)
Residence Registration fee - $50.00 (annual fee, non-refundable)
Residence Registration fee (family residence) - $100.00
Damage Deposit (family residence) - $100.00

Residence Room Only

• Daily Room Charges (single) - $15.00
• Daily Room Charges (double) - $10.00
• Weekly Room Charges (single) - $60.00
• Weekly Room Charges (double) - $40.00

Room and Meals (Combined)
*All prices per week, unless stated otherwise. Semesters are 15-16 weeks long.

Bay St. George Campus

• Single room with 10 meals - $156.00
• Single room with 14 meals - $195.00
• Single room with 19 meals - $243.00
• Double room with 10 meals - $136.00
• Double room with 14 meals - $175.00
• Double room with 19 meals - $223.00

Burin Campus

• Single room with 10 meals - $156.00
• Single room with 14 meals - $195.00
• Double room with 10 meals - $136.00
• Double room with 14 meals - $175.00

Happy Valley - Goose Bay Campus
Grand River Hall Residence:

• Single room with 14 meals (weekly) - $195.00
• Double room with 14 meals (weekly) - $175.00

Family Residence (monthly, no meals)

• One bedroom apartment - $300.00
• Two bedroom apartment - $365.00
• Three bedroom apartment - $425.00

Mandatory Fees

• Academic Audit Fee (per program) - $50.00

Fees for Certifications Within a Program

• First Aid - $131.00
• Mask Fit Test - $37.00

Fees to provide replacements

• Replacement I.D. cards - $15.00
• Replacement Certificates - $25.00

Case-dependant Fees

• Supplementary Fee - $25.00
• Re-read Fee - $25.00
• Resource Camp Fee - $60.00 per day (covers food & lodging when students are taken off-campus for part of their program - not tuition)
• NSF Cheques - $25.00
• Child Care Fees (contact applicable campus)
• Deferred Evaluation Fee (Distributed Learning) - $68.00 per request

Fees you can Opt out of

• Student Health and Dental Fees -
  ****Refer to the Health and Dental section for fees or to opt out if you already have an alternative health and dental plan****

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2023-2024. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2023-2024) 

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.

Term Based (15 weeks)
A student who withdraws within the first four weeks of any term will receive a full refund.If the withdrawal takes place within the fifth or sixth week, the refund will be prorated and the student will be liable for the number of weeks enrolled.No refund will be made after the sixth week of classes.

Intersession (up to 7 weeks)
A student who withdraws within the first two weeks of Intersession will receive a full refund.If the withdrawal takes place in the third week, the refund will be prorated and the student will be liable for the number of weeks enrolled.No refund will be made after the third week of classes.

Continuous in-take programs
A student who graduates or withdraws from the program will be liable for the actual number of weeks in class. Any overpayment will be refunded.

Trade programs
A student who graduates or withdraws from the program will be liable for the actual number of weeks in class. Any overpayment will be refunded.

International Students

• Application fee and confirmation fee are non-refundable.
• In the event a student has paid tuition fees in advance and he/she is not granted a student study permit / student visa by the Canadian Embassy and cannot attend the College as a result, any tuition paid will be refunded.

Refunds may be given for returned textbooks under the following conditions:

• Books are unmarked and in saleable condition
• Book are returned within the first three weeks after the commencement of classes
• Original receipts are presented before a refund is issued

Newfoundland and Labrador also has many off-campus housing options including renting a single room in an apartment or house, rental apartments, rental houses, and boarding houses (which often include meals). There are often apartments within walking distance of the College and a public bus service at many College campuses.

Students who would like to live off-campus can contact the campus they are attending for information regarding off-campus housing options.

Depending on the type of accommodation and location, the cost of off-campus housing can range from $700.00 to $1,000.00 and up.

An average monthly estimate of living expense (not exact figure):

• Housing:  $700.00- $1,000.00
• Meals:  $250.00-$300.00
• Transportation: $70.00 - $100.00

The Division of Student Services provides personal and academic counseling to all students of the College. Student tutoring and other learning resources are also available. The Student Council organizes various events/activities for students throughout the year.

Once on campus, the International Student Contact at your campus should be the first contact for all international students. This person is sensitive to the special needs of international students and can assist or direct you to the people who can help with the following:

• Assistance on accommodation search
• Orientation
• Monthly international events
• Sponsoring agencies, foreign governments, consulates and embassies
• General advising and counseling regarding personal and financial concerns

All students at College of the North Atlantic have free access to the Internet and a variety of software. This is accessible through the College’s many networked computers.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Medical Care Plan (MCP) and International Students
International students undertaking full time post-secondary studies in Newfoundland and Labrador may be eligible for MCP coverage.  A detailed explanation of MCP services can be found on the Provincial Government website . 

The MCP program applies to any foreign individual issued an official study permit by Immigration and Citizenship Canada before entering the country. The individual must be attending a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Newfoundland and Labrador for a period of at least 12 months. Dependents of the student will also be covered under MCP, provided they are living in the province and have relevant documentation to support their application.

To receive coverage, international students must apply for and receive an MCP card. The application form can be found on the Provincial Government website here . You can apply in two ways:

• submitting the completed application along with the required original documents in person to one of the addresses listed on the form
• mailing the completed application along with the required original documents to one of the addresses listed on the form

Coverage becomes effective for eligible students and dependents on the date of registration in a full-time post-secondary program or upon arrival in the province. Coverage must be renewed annually at which time a current letter of enrollment must be provided. Coverage is terminated upon completion of the study program; or the date of permanent departure from the province, whichever is earlier. Students must be attending school and residing in the province in order to avail of coverage.

Coverage is available for services listed under the Medical Care Insured Services Regulations and the Hospital Insurance Plan Regulations. Health insurance for other services (i.e. coverage of prescription drugs) may be available for international students with MCP cards to purchase through the College or other health insurance companies. In order to be exempted from the College insurance plan a student must provide proof of coverage equivalent to the College insurance plan.

International students temporarily leaving the province for vacation or other purposes may qualify for out-of-province coverage for up to 182 days in any 365-day period. The residency requirement for international student beneficiaries must be satisfied in each subsequent 365-day period in order to receive future out of province coverage. In order to ensure out of province coverage, international students must apply for and receive an out-of-province coverage certificate prior to leaving the province. The application can be found on the Provincial Government website here .

Opting out of the International Health Insurance Plan
Registered international students of College of the North Atlantic are covered under an accident insurance plan. This DOES NOT provide routine medical coverage for students. If a student wishes to opt out of the plan, he or she must provide proof of purchase of a similar health insurance plan to the International Student Coordinator before registration.
For help with the process of opting out, please see our Opt Out Instructions

The college does not offer scholarships or bursaries to international students upon admission.
However, we do provide a searchable database of scholarships or bursaries that an international student may be eligible to apply for once enrolled into a program at the college.
Eligibility is usually determined by the student’s academic performance.

Search our Scholarships and Awards database

All Student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term. The dates are listed in the Calendar of Events. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form at registration. These Students are permitted to have fees outstanding after registration. Upon receipt of the Student Aid, these Students must pay their accounts in full.

Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the college.

Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades, until the outstanding account has been paid in full. Students are notified of their account status on a regular basis. It is the Student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to correct any problems.

Should the college cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.

Continuous intake Students, registering or withdrawing within a term, will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.

Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of registration, tuition and equipment/materials fees.

Distributed Learning (DL): Some Students electing to do courses through DL as part of course load will pay the DL technology fee along with other applicable campus fees.
However, additional tuition and DL technology fees will be charged when a student elects to do a DL course over and above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester).

In some instances, Students may enroll in a program through the Office of Distributed Learning that may require them to attend on-campus to complete the required course. In this case, the Student will pay the regular program tuition fees to DL and not pay an additional on-campus tuition fee per course. Students pay the DL technology fee for online courses only.
However, an additional tuition fee per course will be charged when a Student elects to do an on-campus course over and above their normal DL term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester).

Deadline for payment of specified fees is 28 days from registration date. The College may grant credit to Students to cover tuition and/or materials fees only (credit is not available to cover books or residence fees). The College may, from time to time, institute equipment lease/purchase programs for which credit may be granted. Students applying for financial credit must meet with a Student Services Representative for assessment of their request. Credit will not be granted to Students with outstanding fees from prior semesters.

Financial Contract
If financial credit is recommended, the Student must complete a Financial Contract in consultation with a Student Services Representative. The Financial Contract will specify what is covered and for what period of time. The completed Financial Contract must be reviewed and signed by a Campus Administrator or an approved designate. The Student is subject to collection action if the account is not paid.

Students Receiving Student Loans
Students with confirmed Student Loans are eligible for credit. When the student loan is issued, the amount owing will be deducted by the College as specified in the Financial Contract.

Students Receiving External Funding
Students with documentation confirming external funding will be granted credit and are expected to pay their fees once they are in possession of their funding as agreed to In the Financial Contract.

Students Not Receiving Student Loans or External Funding
Students seeking financial credit who do not meet the above criteria will only be granted financial credit in extenuating circumstances and upon written approved by the Campus Administrator.

Appeals of a financial assessment should be made in writing to:
Receipts are issued for any financial transactions with the college. Students should ensure that they obtain and save these receipts for use in resolving any financial conflicts. In the absence of such documentation, the college financial records shall provide the basis for any decision.