College of New Caledonia

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.

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.