Loyalist College

Loyalist College 

One of the most popular educational institutions among international students is Loyalist College. It is a public college that ranks among the top colleges in Canada. Moreover, it is one of the best English-language institutions focused on Applied Arts and Technology programs. It is also one of the best colleges in Ontario for student satisfaction, graduate satisfaction, employer satisfaction, and graduate employment rate.

Each year, Loyalist College becomes home to more than 15,000 students, including 800 international students from different countries of the world. The school is appreciated for providing international students with an encouraging learning atmosphere. Also, the services team helps international students to apply for on-campus accommodation, prepare international documentation, and find a job after graduation from Loyalist College.

The school has three campuses in Bancroft, Belleville, and Mississauga. These cities are regarded as one of the best study destinations for international students in Canada. The main campus at Belleville occupies 200 acres of territory and is located two hours east of Toronto. Highway 401 and public transport are close to the campus, making commuting easier for students. Restaurants, shopping centres, and other entertainment facilities are also situated near Loyalist College. Additionally, the main campus has five residential buildings with a cafeteria, a computer room, a laundry, and various entertainment options.

The main campus is well-equipped with modern facilities such as classrooms, workshops, laboratories, a digital media centre, a library, a campus bookstore, and a fitness centre. Loyalist College has specialized facilities for hands-on training. For instance, the Bay of Quinte Skills Centre is designed for students enrolled in Skilled Trades programs. The Human Simulation lab is open for students enrolled in Healthcare programs. Biosciences lab is equipped for students enrolled in Biotechnology, Environmental Technology, and Chemical Engineering programs.

Also, international students can take part in outdoor activities, including boating, fishing, and working out near the Lake Ontario Waterfront. To become part of the Canadian society, students can enroll themselves in student groups, such as choir and other student communities.

Loyalist College offers 77 study programs through of its three campuses. The school covers all needs of the international students, such as certificate programs, pathway programs, bachelor’s degrees, post-secondary diplomas, and post-graduate programs. It also provides apprenticeships, career preparation programs, continuing education programs, dual credit programs, and distance education.

The popular study programs at Loyalist College are Global Business Management, Cannabis Applied Science, Supply Chain Management, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Biotechnology, Radiation Safety, and Welding Techniques. Furthermore, the Nursing program of the Loyalist College is accredited by the Canadian Association of School of Nursing Accreditation Bureau.

Admission Requirements

Loyalist College has three intake seasons in September, January, and May. Thus, international applicants have to apply at least six months before the start of the chosen study program.

To apply to Loyalist College, international students have to follow several steps.

1. You should visit the Ontario Application International portal and create an account.
2. You need to choose the study program of your interest.
3. You have to upload all required documents: official high school transcripts, degree, or diploma with a minimum grade of 50%, letter of recommendation, English language proficiency test scores, passport copy, Statement of Purpose to study in Canada, bank statement, and health certificate. If your documents are not in English, you need to provide their certified and translated copies.
4. You ought to pay a non-refundable application fee of 100 CAD through Flywire.
5. You need to submit your application.
6. When your application is approved, you will get a letter of acceptance through the application portal.
7. You ought to pay the tuition fee for your chosen study program.
8. You should download the fee receipt and letter of acceptance from Loyalist College to support your study permit application.
9. You have to apply for a study permit and visa.

All international students have to submit the English language proficiency test. Thus, you can pass IELTS, TOEFL (PBT), TOEFL (IBT), or CAEL. If you pass IELTS, you should have a score of 6.0 to apply for certificates or diplomas and a score of 6.5 to apply for postgraduate certificates or double diplomas.

If you pass TOEFL (PBT), you should have a score of 550 to apply for certificates or diplomas and a score of 560 to apply for postgraduate certificates or double diplomas. If you pass TOEFL (IBT), you should have a score of 80 to apply for certificates or diplomas and a score of 84 to apply for postgraduate certificates or double diplomas.

If you pass CAEL, you should have an overall band of 60 to apply for certificates or diplomas and an overall band of 70 to apply for postgraduate certificates or double diplomas.

Loyalist College also has country-specific requirements for undergraduate admission. If you live in Bangladesh, India, or Pakistan, you need to have a 10+2 certificate with a minimum of 50%. Also, you should not have more than eight backlogs. Students from England, the Middle East, Whales, West Africa and West Indies should have secondary education certificates Grades A, B, and C in five academic subjects. International students from Hong Kong should provide Hong Kong certificates of education. They must have passed marks in at least six subjects. If you have other questions about the admission process, you can always contact the international admission team.

International students have to pay a minimum tuition fee of 8,000 CAD for an academic semester before the start of classes. Loyalist College accepts tuition fees via Flywire or bank transfer from a Canadian bank account. Thus, international students ought to have sufficient funds to live and study in Canada. The average fee at Loyalist College for international students is 15,000 CAD. For instance, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Business (Accounting), Child and Youth Care, Practice Nursing, and Project Management programs cost 14,332 CAD per year. Moreover, international students should be ready to pay for the health insurance that costs 600 CAD per year, textbooks and supplies that cost 50-150 CAD depending on the study program, on-campus accommodation that can cost 3,080-6,000 CAD per year, and additional expenses that can come to 700-1,600 CAD. In total, international students need to have approximately 10,000 CAD per year for all types of expenditures.

Though Loyalist College does not offer work placement after completion of their study programs, paid co-op often results in a full-time job for international students. Moreover, the school has a career centre that offers various services to its alumni and international students, such as job search, career advising, mock interviews sessions, cover letter and resume writing, and career fairs.

International students can also use an online job board exclusively designed for graduates and alumni of Loyalist College. It is a wise decision to apply via the job board since the career centre often receives job offers from employers who seek Loyalist College graduates or students for co-op, part-time and full-time programs. By the way, popular employers of the school graduates are Tucows, Inc., Pita Pit Inc., HGS Ltd., Loyalist College, and Goodwill industries.

To be more specific, the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities has published some entry-level average salaries of the graduates by programs. For example, the graduates of the Accounting, Business Administration, and Photojournalism programs can earn from 30,000 CAD to 34,999 CAD per year. The graduates of the Practical Nursing program can earn from 34,999 CAD to 45,000 CAD per year. The graduates of the Chemical Engineering Technologies program can earn from 40,000 CAD to 44,999 CAD per year. The graduates of the Paramedic program can earn from 55,000 CAD to 59,999 CAD per year. The graduates of the Radiation Safety program can earn from 70,000 CAD to 74,999 CAD per year.

According to PayScale, the average salary of Loyalist College graduates is 47,067 CAD per year. For instance, the average entry-level salary of a reporter is 32,000 CAD per year, the office administrator is 36,000 CAD per year, the office manager is 40,000 CAD per year, the quality assurance coordinator is 45,000 CAD per year, and the HR manager is 47,000 CAD per year. Hence, the study at Loyalist College provides various career opportunities for international students.

 

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