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College of New Caledonia [CNC] 2023-2024 Admissions: Entry Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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Admissions at the College of New Caledonia (CNC) take place in Spring, Fall, and Summer semesters. Applications are processed mainly in three categories, open, limited, and selective. While the institution offers a suggestive deadline to incoming students, international applicants should apply six months before the start date of the program.

Programs at College of New Caledonia include 87degree programs and 954 certificate courses. The college offers a full range of career, technical, vocational and university credit programs. Applications are accepted in both online and offline mode. However, the admission office reviews online applications on a priority basis.

Note: Due to COVID-19, the working of testing centres around the world has been affected. Therefore, College of New Caledonia will be accepting Duolingo Language Test for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024.

Highlights

Type of University	Public
Mode of Applications	Online & Offline
Application Portal	Online Application Portal, Offline Application Form
Application Fees	125 CAD
Academic Calendar	Semester Based
Intakes	Summer, Spring and Fall
Financial Aids	Scholarships, Bursaries, Loans
Website	https://cnc.bc.ca
Admission Helpdesk	Tel: +1 250-561-5857 intl_edu@cnc.bc.ca Room 1-785

College of New Caledonia Admission Deadlines

The College of New Caledonia offers programs in three intakes and does not have any specific admission deadlines. However, international students are suggested to apply six months before the start date of the program.

Applications for Fall 2023 starts on September 15th. It is recommended that applicants must apply before March 31st if the program has a selective process.

Priority registration for Spring 2023 starts on June 29th.

College of New Caledonia International Student Admissions

Admission to the various programs at the College of New Caledonia is based on three different processes.

Open admission – programs do not have a selective admission process or fixed capacity and students are accepted on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.
Limited admission – programs have a limited number of seats for each intake and seats are filled on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.
Selective admission – students are selected for programs based on approved selection criteria that include assessment portfolio submissions, interviews and grade point average. Fulfilling the minimum admission requirement does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

International students can apply for any of the three semesters either through the online application portal or through the offline application process.

Application Portal: Online Application Portal, Offline Application Form
Application Fees: 125 CAD
General Requirements:

Scanned copy of passport data pages.
Scanned documents of original secondary school graduation transcripts or mark sheets accompanied by a notarized, official translation.
College or university transcripts for post-diploma programs accompanied by a notarized, official translation.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Supporting documents such as portfolio, writing samples, questionnaires etc.
Statement of Purpose
Resume
Evidence of Funds
Letters of Recommendation, if required

English Language Proficiency Test Scores

International students whose native language is other than English must submit proof of English Language proficiency through any of the following English language assessments. The College of New Caledonia usually accepts IELTS or TOEFL iBT test scores but will accept equivalent assessments such as PTE, CAEL along with others. Students who submit Duolingo scores will need to complete an interview before the start of the classes.

Tests	Minimum Scores
IELTS	6.0+ with no band below 5.5
TOEFL iBT	80+ with no section less than 17
Duolingo	105

Note: some programs have specific requirements for English Language proficiency, applicants must visit the program page on the college website before applying.

Canada Visa for International Students

Students after receiving the letter of acceptance from the College of New Caledonia can apply for a student permit to study in Canada. International students can apply for a Canadian study permit and visa using the Canada Immigration and Citizenship Website. Applicants who live in India, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Pakistan, China, etc. have the option to apply using the Student Direct Stream(SDS) that includes faster processing features (within 20 days).

Documents that are required to apply for a student visa to study in Canada.

Acceptance letter from the college
Valid passport
Proof of payment of tuition fee for the first year
Application fee 150 CAD
Guaranteed investment certificate of Canadian 10,000 CAD(similar to the proof of financial ability)
Medical exam(if required)
Police certificate(if required)
Secondary or post-secondary school transcripts
English Language Test (IELTS – 6.0 or higher)
Biometrics

Upon successfully submitting all the required documents and biometrics the applications are generally processed within 20 days. Applicants will be informed through email and will receive a letter of introduction (POE) after the approval of the visa application. The Canadian student's visa permit is valid for the length of your program plus an extra 90 days as well.

College of New Caledonia Program Admissions

The College of New Caledonia offers a broad range of certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, university transfer and post-diploma programs. The eligibility of admission is based on satisfying citizenship, age, academic requirements. Admission requirements usually depend upon the home country and the current level of education.

Application Portal: Online Application Portal, Offline Application Form
Application Fees: 125 CAD
General Requirements:

Scanned copy of passport data pages.
Scanned documents of original secondary school graduation transcripts or mark sheets accompanied by a notarized, official translation.
College or university transcripts for post-diploma programs accompanied by a notarized, official translation.
Proof of English Language Proficiency
Apart from the general admission documents, some programs require additional documents such as portfolio, writing samples, questionnaires etc.

Programs	Qualifications	Start Date	ELP scores	Additional Requirements
Diploma Civil Engineering Technology	High school graduation or equivalent	Fall	Required	Immunization record & Computer knowledge
Medical Office Assistant Associate Certificate	Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent	Spring	Required	Complete immunization form and criminal record check.
Health Care Assistant Certificate	High school graduation or equivalent	Varies	Required	Immunization status, TB screening, CRC, FoodSafe Level 1 Certificate, respirator N95 Fit testing.
Accounting and Finance Diploma	High school graduation or equivalent	Fall	Required	English Studies 12(min C), Foundation of Maths 11(min C)
Post Diploma Information Technologies	Completion of 2-year diploma in Computer Science or Business Information Technologies	Fall	Required	Immunization records

Applicants must submit all the required documents properly as mentioned in the application process as the college can revoke your application if any of your application documents are deemed to be false. The College of New Caledonia processes applications only after submitting all the required documents. After applying, the college assesses your applications and enters your data in the student files and generates a student number. Applicants who meet all the entrance requirements for the program they applied to will be given the offer letter through email within approximately four-six weeks. Students must pay a tuition deposit of $10,000 to the college to accept the offer. Upon paying the required fees students will be provided with a letter of acceptance to apply for a student visa in their home country.

FAQs

Ques. Does the College of New Caledonia offer admissions under Student Direct Stream?

Yes, students who have a valid IELTS result of 6.0 with no individual band lower than 6.0 as proof of English language are qualified under the Student Direct stream.

Ques. Can I still apply to the College of New Caledonia?

Applications to the programs at CNC are open from September 15th until March 31st for many of the programs. applicants can still apply for most of the programs even after the deadline in case if seats are available.

Ques. How do I pay my application fee at CNC?

Application fees can be paid through cash, cheque, debit, credit, money order, VISA, MasterCard or through fax or mail.

Ques. Do I need to show proof of financial support?

Yes, international students must submit a guaranteed investment certificate of 10,000 USD for visa processing.

Ques. Will the college refund my tuition deposit?

No, the tuition deposit fee will be held in your name to cover your first year of tuition fees.

Ques. What are the next steps after I receive the offer letter from the college?

Applicants who receive the offer letter must submit the required tuition deposit fee to receive the acceptance letter. Students after receiving the acceptance letter can apply for a student visa.

Ques. How do I book an appointment with an academic advisor?

Prospective students can book appointments by visiting the Student Services Office and create a student number. Through the student number, you can meet an academic advisor to discuss admissions.

Ques. How do I register for my courses?

Accepted students can register for their classes by logging into their CNC Connect.