During the application process using the Ontariocolleges.ca International Application Service, applicants are encouraged to upload all supporting documentation directly to your application such as:
- Passport
- Secondary/post-secondary transcripts assessed by the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
- Proof of English Proficiency (i.e., International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score sheet
Note: please do not send any documents direct to the college. The Northern College International Application service is hosted by Ontariocolleges.ca. Within the International Application Service (IAS), applications can:
- Create new applications
- Upload supporting documentation
- Manage status updates and requests for more information
- Receive offer notifications
- Download letters of acceptance
- Receive confirmation of payment from our college
- Notify the college upon receipt of a visa/study permit and upload a copy
Proof of English Proficiency
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
IELTs Academic – Issued with past 2 years
Certificate and Diploma studies:
• General programs require an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual Band score under 6.0; however, one band at 5.5 will be accepted
• Practical Nursing, Paramedic, Personal Support Worker, and Instrumentation and Control Engineering Technician require an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual Band score under 6.0
Degree and Graduate programs
• overall IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual Band score under 6.0
For additional details see visit International English Language Testing System.