Seneca College
Seneca College
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Foundation Year: 1967
Type: Public
Tuition Fees: from 6,538 CAD to 8,963 CAD per semester
College of Applied Arts and Technology is a career-based educational institution established in 1967 in Toronto, Ontario. Today Seneca College has multiple campuses: Newnham, King Campus, York, Yorkgate Campus, Markham Campus, Seneca Downtown, and Peterborough Campus, all of them specialize in particular fields of study. The number of its students exceeds 100,000, approximately 18,000 of them are full-time learners, and close to 90,000 are part-time students. Seneca College is very popular among international students, 4,000 of them study here annually. Top sending countries are China, India, Russia, Pakistan, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia.
College is affiliated to a number of respected educational organizations like the Colleges Ontario, Polytechnics Canada, Colleges and Institutes Canada, Universities Canada, Canadian Bureau for International Education, Canadian Collegiate Athletic Organization and Ontario Colleges Athletic Association. The institution has a wide network of business and academic international partners. Seneca College is also proud of its notable alumni, known as Senecans, who succeeded in politics, media, business, and art.
In the structure of College, there are schools of Business, Communication, Art and Design, Applied Arts and Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Applied Science, and Engineering Technologies. The institution is known for its real-world, experience-based educational approach. Work-integrated learning provides students with the necessary professional skills. The work term is optional for qualified students and is mandatory for degree program students. Seneca academic programs can also include a field placement, this unpaid practice period has its benefits - hands-on experience, useful contacts, and a big plus to a resume.
During their studies at this College, learners can gain global experience. Study Abroad programs offer them unique opportunities to learn more about the world and its cultures. Students can earn their credits and even complete Co-op requirements while traveling. Semester Exchange programs can take place in Seneca`s partner institutions in Belgium, Denmark, Germany, France, Ecuador, Japan, the Netherlands, Scotland, and South Korea. Summer Academic Programs, Faculty-Led Programs Abroad, International Work Experience, and Inbound Opportunities Program are available for the learners interested in international experience. International Transfer Pathways program at Seneca College gives students an opportunity to continue their studies in partner colleges and universities in the USA and Ireland.
English Language Institute has a wide range of Study English, Teach English, and English Custom programs. Study English programs offer 8 levels of preparation that start 6 times per year. Seneca College statistic demonstrates that 90% of English Language Institute graduates continue in 300+ Seneca programs. Custom English programs can be taught both in Toronto and abroad. They typically include excursions, trips, business networking, and meetings with guest speakers in their curriculum. Seneca College specializes in English Plus for Animation, Nurses, and Teacher Training.
TESL - postgraduate teacher training program is also available at Seneca College. The program is focused on the academic and practical skills necessary for teaching English as a Second Language in various environments. Connections for employment are guaranteed. Graduates who are accredited, can teach English in Canada and internationally.
Seneca College offers more than 300 diploma, degree, and certificate programs. Based on the areas of study, the following specializations are open: Aviation, Business, Creative Arts, Animation and Design, Fashion and Esthetics, Engineering Technology, Education, Community, and Social Services, Hospitality and Tourism, Liberal Arts and University Transfer, Health and Wellness, Information Technology, Media and Communications, Law, Administration, and Public Safety, Science and Summer Institute.
Accelerated programs at Seneca College offer students an opportunity to complement their previous education faster. The areas of study available are Early Childhood Education, Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker (Immigrants and Refugees), Law Clerk, Justice Administration Services, Paralegal, Library and Information Technician, and Real Property Administration.
Seneca College is also known for its rich choice of part-time programs and courses in the fields of Business, Education, Community Studies, Environment, Humanities, Technology and Languages. Many courses are available online.
Admission requirements for international students include proof of English proficiency - globally recognized tests like IELTS and PTE Academic, TOEFL, Duolingo, or Cambridge English Exams, successful completion of Seneca College English Language institute or minimum two years of full study in a school and country where English is a primary language. Academic admission requirements vary depending on a level and program.
Seneca College offers its students a wide range of accommodation options: on-campus residences and off-campus housing in partnership with Places4Students. On-campus living has a number of benefits: close location to classes and libraries, guaranteed safety and security, friendly atmosphere, and fully-furnished rooms. Students also have access to on-campus facilities and to free intercampus shuttle. The accommodation fee at Seneca College Residence starts from 700 CAD per month.
International students’ tuition fees vary depending on a program and its level but typically range from 6,538 CAD to 8,963 CAD per semester. Scholarships, bursaries, and other students` awards are available.
Regards,
International Experience Club
