International Students



For Fall 2025, the deadline for international applications is April 30th, 2025.
College of the North Atlantic welcomes students from all parts of the world. International students are attracted by the college’s high quality education, reasonable costs, safe and friendly living environment, student support services, and the acceptability and transferability of its certificates and diplomas. College of the North Atlantic places a high value on the contribution that international students make towards the development of intercultural communications and understanding throughout the college and the community.
As an International Applicant you can use this page as your main resource to apply to CNA and experience Newfoundland and Labrador.

Getting Started

Language Requirements

Results for language proficiency tests typically take about 2 weeks to a month once taken. Please plan accordingly.
All international students must meet the college’s English proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The college will accept most internationally recognized tests of English proficiency
  1. CAEL 60
  2. TOEFL paper based 550
  3. TOEFL internet based 79
  4. TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent
  5. IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0
  6. Duolingo - 105 to 110
  7. Pearson PTE Academic English Test - 53, or
  8. Language Cert Academic English Test - 65 or greater in each skill
If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English proficiency test will not be required.
Refer to the next accordion for a list of countries that are exempt from the language requirements as the official language of instruction is English.

Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above, therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar

Countries Exempt from Language Requirements

Anguilla Malta
Antigua and Barbuda Mauritius
Australia Montserrat
Bahamas Namibia
Barbados New Zealand
Belize Nigeria
Bermuda Papua New Guinea
Botswana St. Kitts and Nevis
British Virgin Islands St. Lucia
Cameroon St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Canada (except Quebec) Scotland
Cayman Islands Seychelles
Dominica Sierra Leone
England Singapore
Eswatini Solomon Islands
Fiji South Africa
Gambia Tanzania
Ghana Tonga
Gibraltar Trinidad and Tobago
Grenada Turks and Caicos Islands
Guyana Uganda
Ireland, Northern United Kingdom
Ireland, Republic of United States of America
Jamaica Vanuatu
Kenya Wales
Lesotho Zambia
Liberia Zimbabwe
Malawi  


Age Requirements

The minimum age accepted by College of the North Atlantic is 17 years.

Academic Requirements

Entrance requirements for each program are set out in the program descriptions of each program on the College website. All applicants should submit the latest transcript of marks which will be assessed on an individual basis.

Country-specific Special Requirements

Documents required are listed by country. Eligibility is based on subjects studied, grades achieved, and language proficiency. Completion of the credentials listed does not guarantee admission.

Anguilla

Credential:
Caribbean Examination Council Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CXC CSEC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Levels)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at I-III (A-C) level, including English, on CXC CSEC results after 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at I-II (A-B) level, including English, for results before 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English, on IGCSEs and O-levels"

Albania

Credential:
Dëftesë Pjekurie (Certificate of Maturity/Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Dëftesë Pjekurie (Certificate of Maturity) with subjects and grades. Documents must be stamped and attested via apostille by the Office of Authentications of the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Algeria

Credential:
Baccalauréat de ľEnseignement Secondaire (Baccalaureate/Completion of Higher Secondary Education) or Baccalauréat Technique (Technical Baccalaureate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Relevé de Notes (Record of Study/Academic Transcript)

Antigua & Barbuda

Credential:
Caribbean Examination Council Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CXC CSEC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Levels)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at I-III (A-C) level, including English, on CXC CSEC results after 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at I-II (A-B) level, including English, for results before 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English, on IGCSEs and O-levels

Australia

Credential:
Year 12 Senior Secondary Certificates

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of External Examination Results

Bahamas

Credential:
Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English

Bangladesh

Credential:
Higher Secondary Certificate or Intermediate Certificate

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Mark Sheet/Results Card scores from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts or third-party notarized copies with results are not acceptable. Documents must be stamped and attested by the issuing board.

Belize

Credential:
Caribbean Examination Council Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CXC CSEC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Levels)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at I-III (A-C) level, including English, on CXC CSEC results after 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at I-II (A-B) level, including English, for results before 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English, on IGCSEs and O-levels

Bermuda

Credential:
Bermuda School Certificate (BSC), Bermuda Secondary School Certificate (BSSC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Levels).

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English, on BSC and BSSC results.
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English, on IGCSEs and O-levels

Brazil

Credential:
Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio, Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau or Certificado de Técnico de Nível Médio (Secondary School Leaving Certificates

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma Official copy of Histórico Escolar (Record of study/transcript)

Bulgaria

Credential:
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie (Diploma of Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Attestat (Graduation Certificate/Diploma) and Addendum to Attestat/Supplement to Diploma. Documents must be stamped and attested via apostille by Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Cameroon

Credential:
English system: Cameroon GCE O-Levels. French system: Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire (Baccalaureate/Completion of Higher Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Both systems - Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. English system - Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable. French system - Official copy of Relevé de Notes (Record of Study/Academic Transcript)

Required Scores:
English system: Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English. If this standard is met, the language testing requirement will be waived. 

China

Credential:
Senior (Upper) Middle School Graduation Certificate

Required Document/s:
Valid, active English-language verification report from China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHESICC) for the Secondary Education Qualification Certificate. If the report access period has expired, you will have to work with CHESICC to renew access, so NSCC can verify your credential. Official copy of Senior (Upper) Middle School transcript. Copy of original Senior (Upper) Middle School Graduation certificate.

Colombia

Credential:
Bachiller/Bachillerato (Baccalaureate/Completion of Higher Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Certificado de Estudios/Notas (Record of Study/Academic Transcript).

Congo

Credential:
Baccalauréat or Diplôme de Bachilier de l'Enseignment du Second Degré (Baccalaureate/Completion of Higher Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Relevé de Notes (Record of Study/Academic Transcript)

Egypt

Credential:
Thanaweya a’ Amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) or Shehadet Thanawiya Azharia (Al Azhar Secondary Education Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript

Germany

Credential:
Abitur/Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Certificate of General Maturity for Higher Education), or Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife (Certificate of Maturity for Universities of Applied Sciences)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript

Ghana

Credential:
WAEC Senior Secondary Certificate Examination or National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (NECO)

Required Document/s:
For results that cannot be verified through the WAEC or NECO websites due to age, arrangements must be made for an official copy of the results to be sent directly from WAEC or NECO to International Admissions For results that can be verified through the WAEC or NECO websites, a copy of the original Senior Secondary results certificate issued directly by WAEC or NECO must be submitted. School transcripts with results are not acceptable. All verification information required by WAEC or NECO to check results. Please see their websites for the examination information requirements for the particular test(s). Secondary Leaving School Testimonial

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A1-C6 level, including English

Guyana

Credential:
Caribbean Examination Council Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CXC CSEC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Levels)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at I-III (A-C) level, including English, on CXC CSEC results after 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at I-II (A-B) level, including English, for results before 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English, on IGCSEs and O-levels

Hungary

Credential:
Érettségi Bizonyítvány/Matura (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Record of study/Academic Transcript

India

Credential:
All India Senior School Certificate (issued by CBSE); Indian School Certificate Year 12 (issued by CISCE); or Higher Secondary Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Senior Secondary Certificate, Pre-University Certificate, or Intermediate Certificate (issued by state boards)

Required Document/s:
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India – Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education. If the document is not coming directly from the board, they must be stamped and attested via the issuing board. Third-party notarized copies are not acceptable.Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/ records with marks are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
N/A

Indonesia

Credential:
Sekolah Menegah Atas (SMA--Academic Upper Secondary School Diploma); Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar (STTB--Secondary School Diploma), or Madrasah Aliyah (CMA--Islamic Upper Secondary School Diploma)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of both pages of the Ijazah, including national and school examination results.

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Credential:
Combination of Diplom Motevaseth (National High School Diploma) and Peesh-daneshgahii (Pre-University Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of both the High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript issued by the Ministry of Education.

Iraq

Credential:
Adadiyah (Sixth Form Baccalaureate/Preparatory Baccalaureate) or Mihniya (Vocational Baccalaureate)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma issued by the Ministry of Education, including examination results.

Israel

Credential:
Teudat Bagrut (Matriculation Certificate) or Year 12 certificate of completion for Technical/ Vocational (MASMAR or MASMAT tracks)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript

Italy

Credential:
Diploma di Esame di Stato (Diploma of State Examination); Diploma di Maturità – Classica/Scientifica/Linguistica/Professionale (Diploma of Maturity)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript

Jamaica

Credential:
Caribbean Examination Council Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CXC CSEC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Levels)

Required Document/s:
Copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at I-III (A-C) level, including English, on CXC CSEC results after 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at I-II (A-B) level, including English, for results before 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English, on IGCSEs and O-levels"

Japan

Credential:
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho (Upper Secondary School Certificate of Graduation

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript

Jordan

Credential:
Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma and examination results issued by the Ministry of Education Department of Examinations.

Kazakhstan

Credential:
Svidetel'stv/o Srednem Obrazovanii (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Attestat (Graduation Certificate/Diploma) and Addendum to Attestat/Supplement to Diploma. Documents must be stamped and attested via apostille by the authorized body of education of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Kenya

Credential:
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of KCSE examination results issued by the Kenya National Examinations Council. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English

Korea, Republic of North

Credential:
Completed first year at a recognized post-secondary institution

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript issued by the post-secondary institution, which must show a minimum of one successfully-completed year of full-time studies.

Korea, Republic of South

Credential:
Immungye Kodung Hakkyo (Korean Senior Secondary School Certificate of Graduation)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Songjokpyo (Transcript of Scholastic Records)

Lebanon

Credential:
Baccalauréat Libanaise (Lebanese Baccalaureate) or Baccalauréat technique (Technical Baccaluareate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Relevé de Notes (Record of Study/Academic Transcript)

Liberia

Credential:
WAEC Senior Secondary Certificate Examination or National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (NECO)

Required Document/s:
For results that cannot be verified through the official WAEC or NECO websites due to age, you must make arrangements for an official copy of your results to be sent directly from WAEC or NECO to internationaladmissions@cna.nl.ca. For results that can be verified through the official WAEC or NECO websites, please submit a copy of your original Senior Secondary results certificate issued directly by WAEC or NECO. School transcripts with results and website printouts are not acceptable. All verification information required by WAEC or NECO to check results through their website. Please see their websites for the examination information requirements for your particular test(s). Secondary Leaving School Testimonial

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A1-C6 level, including English

Morocco

Credential:
Baccalauréat or Diplôme de Bachilier de l'Enseignment du Second Degré (Baccalaureate/Completion of Higher Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Relevé de Notes (Record of Study/Academic Transcript).

Mexico

Credential:
Bachillerato (Upper Secondary Baccalaureate), Bachillerato Tecnológico (Technological Baccalaureat Certificate), Título de Bachiller (Title of Baccalaureate), or Certificado de Preparatoria (Upper Secondary Preparatory Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (Record of Study/Academic Transcript)

Nepal

Credential:
Higher Secondary Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, National Examinations Board Grade XII Certificate or Proficiency Certificate awarded by a recognized university

Required Document/s:
Higher Secondary and Intermediate Certificates: Official copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by the appropriate examination board. If the document is not coming directly from the board, they must be stamped and attested as being a valid copy via the issuing board. Third-party notarized copies are not acceptable. Official copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable. Proficiency Certificate: Official copy of Certificate issued by the university. Third-party notarized copies are not acceptable. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript from the university

Netherlands

Credential:
Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs/HAVO (Higher General Secondary Education Diploma) or Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs / VWO (University Preparatory Education Diploma) or Middelbaar Beroepsonderwijs/MBO (Senior Secondary Vocational Education Diploma-- Levels 1-4)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of school leaving examination results .

New Zealand

Credential:
NCEA II (National Certificate of Educational Achievement)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript .

Nigeria

Credential:
WAEC Senior Secondary Certificate Examination or National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (NECO)

Required Document/s:
For results that cannot be verified through the WAEC or NECO websites due to age, arrangements must be made for an official copy of the results to be sent directly from WAEC or NECO to International Admissions For results that can be verified through the WAEC or NECO websites, a copy of the original Senior Secondary results certificate issued directly by WAEC or NECO must be submitted. School transcripts with results are not acceptable. All verification information required by WAEC or NECO to check results. Please see their websites for the examination information requirements for the particular test(s). Secondary Leaving School Testimonial

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A1-C6 level, including English

Norway

Credential:
Vitnemål Fra Den Videregående Skole (Upper Secondary School Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma, including examination results.

Pakistan

Credential:
Higher Secondary School Certificate or Intermediate Certificate

Required Document/s:
Official copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate. If the document is not coming to NSCC directly from the board, they must be stamped and attested as a valid copy via the issuing board. Third-party notarized copies are not acceptable. Official copy of Statement of board-issued Marks/Mark Sheets. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.

Peru

Credential:
Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa (Certificate of Completion of General Secondary Education) or Técnico/Bachillerato/Diploma de Bachiller (Baccalaureate/Completion of Higher Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Certificado de Notas/Calificaciones (Record of Study/Academic Transcript) .

Philippines

Credential:
Due to multiple changes within the educational system, standard for basic high school equivalency is 12 completed years of education •Graduates from 10-year system: Two completed years of full-time study from a recognized post-secondary institution Graduates from 11-year system: One completed year of full-time study from a recognized post-secondary institution Graduates from 12-year system: High School Diploma (Grade 12)

Required Document/s:
10- and 11-year Graduates: Copy of Academic Transcript/Record of Study from post-secondary institution. If a credential was earned, a copy of the graduation certificate should also be submitted. 12-year Graduates: Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma Copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript

Portugal

Credential:
Certifico de fim de Estudos Secundarios (Certificate of Completion of Secondary Studies) or Diploma de Ensino Secundário (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript .

Qatar

Credential:
Al-Thanawiya Aama Qatari (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma indicating all exams taken and grades obtained issued by the Ministry of Education.

Romania

Credential:
Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma)

Required Document/s:
Copies of Graduation Certificate/Diploma and Foaie Matricolă (Record of Study/Transcript), including all exams taken and grades obtained. Documents must be stamped and attested via apostille from the regional prefect's office.

Russia

Credential:
Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Attestat (Graduation Certificate/Diploma) and Addendum to Attestat/Supplement to Diploma. Documents must be stamped and attested via apostille by the authorized body of education of the Russian Federation.

Saudi Arabia

Credential:
Tawjihiyah Certificate (General Secondary Education Certificate) and Diplom Al Madaaris Al Thanawiyyah Al Mihaniyyah (Secondary Vocational School Diploma)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma and examination results issued by the Ministry of Education or the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation Copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript

Singapore

Credential:
Singapore/Cambridge General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) Ordinary Levels

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English

South Africa

Credential:
National Senior Certificate with higher education endorsement (NSC) or Senior Certificate with Matriculation Endorsement

Required Document/s:
Official copy of certificate and test results from UMALUSI: Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training or the Independent Board of Examinations. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Sri Lanka

Credential:
Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education--Advanced Level

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of an "S" grade on all subjects, which includes two subjects at an A-C level

Sudan

Credential:
Sudan School Certificate, Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC), General Certificate of Education (GCE), or International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE)

Required Document/s:
Sudan School Certificate: Copy of Sudan School Certificate Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable. GCEs/IGCSEs/Cambridge: Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English

Tanzania

Credential:
East African Certificate of Education (EACE), Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE, Form IV), Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC), General Certificate of Education (GCE), or International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE)

Required Document/s:
Copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
EACE: Minimum of 5 passes at 1-6 level, including English CSE, GCE, and IGCSE: Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English

Thailand

Credential:
Matayom VI (Certificate of Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript .

Turks & Caicos Islands

Credential:
Caribbean Examination Council Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CXC CSEC), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Levels)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at I-III (A-C) level, including English, on CXC CSEC results after 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at I-II (A-B) level, including English, for results before 1998.
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English, on IGCSEs and O-levels

Ukraine

Credential:
Atestat (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education), Swidoctwo Pro Zakinchennia Uchylyshcha (Vocational School Leaving Certificate), or Diplom Technika (Professional Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Attestat (Graduation Certificate/Diploma) and Addendum to Attestat/Supplement to Diploma. Documents must be stamped and attested via apostille by ENIC Ukraine under the Ministry of Education and Science.

United Arab Emirates

Credential:
Shahadat Al-Thanawiya Al-Amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma issued by the Ministry of Education. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript

United Kingdom (England, Wales, N. Ireland, Scotland)

Credential:
General Certificate of Education (GCE O-Levels), International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE), or Scottish Qualifications Certificate--National 5 or Intermediate 2

Required Document/s:
Copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English

United States

Credential:
High School Diploma

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript.

Venezuela

Credential:
Técnico, Bachillerato, or Diploma de Bachiller (Baccalaureate/Completion of Higher Secondary Education)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Certificado de Estudios (Record of Study/Academic Transcript) .

Vietnam

Credential:
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông (Graduation Diploma for General Upper Secondary Education) or Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Dạy Nghề (Technical and Vocational High School Certificate)

Required Document/s:
Copy of Graduation Certificate/Diploma. Official copy of Final exam results for Ðiểm Kỳ Thi Tốt Nghiệp THPT. Official copy of Record of Study/Academic Transcript.

Zambia

Credential:
Zambian School Certificate (ZSC), Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC), General Certificate of Education (GCE), or International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE)

Required Document/s:
Official copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C (IGCSE or GCE) or 1-6 (ZSC Exam) level, including English

Zimbabwe

Credential:
Zimbabwe Certificate of Secondary Education, Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC), General Certificate of Education (GCE), or International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE)

Required Document/s:
Copy of test results from the issuing examination authority. School transcripts with results are not acceptable.

Required Scores:
Minimum of 5 passes at A-C level, including English

Programs Eligible for Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)

What is a PGWP?
A Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows students to work in Canada to gain Canadian work experience after they complete their studies. Eligible students can apply for a PGWP after receiving confirmation of program completion. The length of the PGWP depends on the length of your program of study.
Work in Canada after you graduate: About the post-graduation work permit - Canada.ca

Applying to the College

International applicants must complete a student application form and forward it to College of the North Atlantic.  Applications can be submitted online , email or by regular mail (with payment included) to the address noted below:
Student Services Division
College of the North Atlantic
1 Prince Philip Drive
P.O. Box 1693
St. John’s, NL
Canada A1C 5P7
Additional documents such as official transcripts and certificates must be mailed to the above address.

Include with your application the following items:
  • the application form itself unless submitted online
  • the application fee
  • proof of English language proficiency
  • official academic transcripts issued directly from the originating institution
    notarized, certified copies of academic transcripts will be accepted from any of the College’s approved agents
  • official transcripts or degree certificates issued in languages other than English must be translated into English and submitted to College of the North Atlantic along with the original official documents.  An official translation is an exact English translation of your academic documents that has been prepared by the issuing institution or a professional translator

Letter of Acceptance

Once we have received your application, and all required documents, it will be reviewed for eligibility and, if accepted, a Letter of Acceptance will be issued to the student.

Information confirming fees, enrollment, program of study and length of program will accompany the Letter of Acceptance.

Upon receipt of the Letter of Acceptance, a fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due to the College.

Study Permit / Student Visa for Studying in Canada

It may take 1-9 weeks to receive a student study permit / student visa in order to travel to and study in Canada. You will need your letter of acceptance in order to qualify. Please check the processing time on the Government of Canada website and plan accordingly.
This step does not apply to you if you are taking a Distributed Learning online program and planning to remain in your home country.
If you are travelling to Canada to study then you will have to ensure that you get a student study permit / student visa awarded by the Canadian Embassy before you are able to travel to Canada.
International applicants should take their letter of acceptance to the nearest Canadian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate to apply for the Student Study Permit / Student Visa. An immigration officer will provide the applicant with an information package about the documents necessary to process a student study permit. Information about the application for study permits to study in Canada, can be found on the Government of Canada website .

Generally, applicants will need the following to qualify for a study permit in Canada:
  • Documentation verifying personal identification (such as a passport)
  • The original Letter of Acceptance (provided by College of the North Atlantic)
  • Proof of funds available to cover tuition and living expenses
  • Assurance that the student will return to his/her country of residence
Once an applicant has been issued a student study permit / student visa from the Canadian Diplomatic Mission, they should advise the College and make arrangements to travel to Canada and begin their program at College of the North Atlantic.

In the event that a student study permit / student visa is not awarded by the Canadian Embassy and the student provides a letter and evidence to support this claim, the tuition will be refunded in full except for the application fee and the confirmation fee.

Proof of Status

International students must provide proof of status in Canada on or before the first day of classes.

Contacting a Co-ordinator

As an international applicant, you may need to contact a coordinator at the college to better aid you with your application. In this case, you can contact an International Student Coordinator at the college using the below information:

International Student Coordinator
Student Services Division
College of the North Atlantic
1 Prince Philip Drive
P.O. Box 1693
St. John’s, NL
Canada A1C 5P7
Tel: 709 758-7290
Fax: 709 758-7304
E-mail: internationaladmissions@cna.nl.ca

Application forms can also be obtained by contacting the International Student Coordinator using the information above, the Canadian Education Centre office or from any of our international student services agents.

For general inquiries about college programs and services please contact us.

Consent for Release of Information

The Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act (ATIPP Act 2015) restricts the release of personal information without the informed consent of the person to whom it relates.
Once accepted, students who wish to have specific personal information released to a funding agency must complete this form, sign it and bring it to their campus of application. The form may also be mailed or faxed in.


 

Fees & Charges

A fee, which is applied toward program tuition and compulsory fees and includes a deposit fee, is due within two weeks of receipt of your Letter of Acceptance.
All prices listed below are in Canadian Currency (CAD).

Base Fees

College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
You can only use PayMyTuition once you have been assigned a CNA student number.

Mandatory Fees

  • Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
    Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
  • The following fees are due during confirmation of acceptance to each program at the college:
    • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
      Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
    • Deposit fee - First semester tuition of which $1500 is non-refundable
  • Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
  • Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00
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Full-Time Student Fees

Students enrolled in four (4) or more courses

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
  • Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $4,363.00
  • Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $4,270.00
  • Engineering Technology (per semester) - $4,462.00
  • Health Sciences (per semester) - $4,462.00
  • Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $4,462.00
    Exceptions:
    • Heavy Equipment Operator (per semester) - $5,058.00
    • Commercial Driver (per semester) - $5,058.00
    • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
    • Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
    • All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00
  • Sustainable Development (per semester) - $4,462.00
  • Work Term Fee [Co-op and Non Co-op] (per semester) - $2,093.00
Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
  • Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $2,182.00
  • Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $2,136.00
  • Engineering Technology (per semester) - $2,232.00
  • Health Sciences (per semester) - $2,232.00
  • Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $2,232.00
    Exceptions:
    • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
    • Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
    • All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00
  • Sustainable Development (per semester) - $2,232.00
  • On the Job Training (OJT) Fees or Work Terms Less Than 7 Weeks - $279.00 per week

Applied Degree programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
  • Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $8,547.00
  • Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $8,454.00
Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
  • Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $4,275.00
  • Business & Information Technology (per semester) - $4,229.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Students enrolled in three (3) or less courses (including Regular Programs, Day-time General Studies, and Online Learning)

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

  • Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00
    Exceptions:
    • Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
    • Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
    • All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00

Applied Degree Programs:

  • Tuition Fee (per course) - $2,092.00

Fees for Certifications Within a Program

  • First Aid - $138.00
  • Mask Fit Test - $39.00

Continuing Education courses are not applicable to International Students

Residence Fees

Students must pay a minimum of two weeks residence fees in advance, or upon arrival in residence. Students intending to move out of residence must give 30 days' notice or pay a penalty of $100.00.
Students are responsible for providing their own bed linens and laundry service.
Meal plans are mandatory.

These fees are to be paid annually and are non-refundable.
Residence Application Fee - $25.00
Residence Registration Fee - $50.00
Residence Registration Fee for Family Residence - $100.00
Damage Deposit Fee for Family Residence) - $100.00

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Bay St. George Campus:

Residence Room Charges
  • Daily Room Charges (single) - $30.00
  • Daily Room Charges (double) - $20.00
  • Weekly Room Charges (single) - $120.00
  • Weekly Room Charges (double) - $80.00
Meal Charges
*All prices per week, unless stated otherwise. Semesters are 15-16 weeks long.
  • 10 meals weekly - $101.00
  • 14 meals weekly - $141.00
  • 19 meals weekly - $192.00

Burin Campus:

Residence Room Charges
  • Daily Room Charges (single) - $30.00
  • Daily Room Charges (double) - $20.00
  • Weekly Room Charges (single) - $120.00
  • Weekly Room Charges (double) - $80.00
Meal Charges
*All prices per week, unless stated otherwise. Semesters are 15-16 weeks long.
  • 10 meals weekly - $101.00
  • 14 meals weekly - $141.00

Happy Valley - Goose Bay Campus:

Residence Room Charges
  • Daily Room Charges (single) - $30.00
  • Daily Room Charges (double) - $20.00
  • Weekly Room Charges (single) - $120.00
  • Weekly Room Charges (double) - $80.00
Family Residence Charges (monthly, no meals)
  • One bedroom apartment - $330.00
  • Two bedroom apartment - $401.00
  • Three bedroom apartment - $468.00
Meal Charges
*All prices per week, unless stated otherwise. Semesters are 15-16 weeks long.
  • 14 meals (weekly) - $141.00

Miscellaneous Fees

Fees to provide replacements
  • Replacement I.D. cards - $15.00
  • Replacement Certificates - $25.00
  • Replacement Transcript - $8.00

Case-dependant Fees
  • Supplementary Fee - $25.00
  • Re-read Fee (per exam) - $25.00
  • Resource Camp Fee (per day) - $63.00 (covers food & lodging when students are taken off-campus for part of their program)
  • NSF Cheques - $25.00
  • Day Care Fees (contact applicable campus) - $10 per day per child

Fees you can Opt out of
  • Student Health and Dental Fees -
    Student Health and Dental Plan Fees are based on an academic year. The Student Health and Dental Plan is applicable to all full-time students.
    ****Refer to the Health and Dental section for fees or to opt out if you already have an alternative health and dental plan****

Estimated Program Costs for 2024-2025

The document below is meant to highlight estimated program costs for the intake of 2024-2025. The estimates apply only to International Student. All costs shown are subject to change without notice.

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 


Making Payments

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.
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Regulations

Regulations Governing Payment of Materials & Fees

  1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Dates. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
  2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
  3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
  4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
  5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
  6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
  7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of the confirmation fee and tuition.
  8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).

 

Refund Process

Students are responsible for initiating their own refunds. Please contact the Student Services office at your campus . Headquarters will issue all tuition refunds. Any refunds will be applied against outstanding accounts before any funds are returned to the student.

Refund for Tuition and Fees

  • Application fee and deposit fee are non-refundable.
  • In the event that a student visa is not awarded by the Canadian Embassy, the tuition will be refunded in full except for the non-refundable application fee and deposit fee.
Term Based (15 weeks)
  • Day 1 – 28: 100% refund
  • Day 29 – 42: Prorated refund
  • Day 43 onwards:  no refund
Intersession (up to 7 weeks)
  • Day 1 – 14: 100% refund
  • Day 15-21: Prorated refund
  • Day 22 onwards: no refund
Out of sequence programs
A student who graduates or withdraws from the program will be liable for the actual number of weeks in class. Any over-payment will be refunded.

Trades programs
A student who graduates or withdraws from the program will be liable for the actual number of weeks in class. Any over-payment will be refunded.

Continuous in-take programs
A student who graduates or withdraws from the program will be liable for the actual number of weeks in class. Any overpayment will be refunded.

Refund for Textbooks

Refunds may be given for returned textbooks under the following conditions:
  • Books are unmarked and in saleable condition
  • Book are returned within the first three weeks after the commencement of classes
  • Original receipts are presented before a refund is issued

 

Other Information

Off-Campus Housing

Newfoundland and Labrador also has many off-campus housing options including renting a single room in an apartment or house, rental apartments, rental houses, and boarding houses (which often include meals). There are often apartments within walking distance of the College and a public bus service at many College campuses.

Students who would like to live off-campus can contact the campus they are attending for information regarding off-campus housing options.
A list of some off-campus accomodations can be found on each of our campus pages.

Depending on the type of accommodation and location, the cost of off-campus housing can range from $700.00 to $1,000.00 and up.

Estimated Living Expense

An average monthly estimate of living expense (not exact figure):

  • Housing:  $700.00- $1,000.00
  • Meals:  $250.00-$300.00
  • Transportation: $70.00 - $100.00

Student Services and On-Campus Facilities

The Division of Student Services provides personal and academic counseling to all students of the College. Student tutoring and other learning resources are also available. The Student Council organizes various events/activities for students throughout the year.

Once on campus, the International Student Contact at your campus should be the first contact for all international students. This person is sensitive to the special needs of international students and can assist or direct you to the people who can help with the following:

  • Assistance on accommodation search
  • Orientation
  • Monthly international events
  • Sponsoring agencies, foreign governments, consulates and embassies
  • General advising and counseling regarding personal and financial concerns

All students at College of the North Atlantic have free access to the Internet and a variety of software. This is accessible through the College’s many networked computers.

Medical Care Plan

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Medical Care Plan (MCP) and International Students
International students undertaking full time post-secondary studies in Newfoundland and Labrador may be eligible for MCP coverage.  A detailed explanation of MCP services can be found on the Provincial Government website

The MCP program applies to any foreign individual issued an official study permit by Immigration and Citizenship Canada before entering the country. The individual must be attending a recognized post-secondary educational institution in Newfoundland and Labrador for a period of at least 12 months. Dependents of the student will also be covered under MCP, provided they are living in the province and have relevant documentation to support their application.

To receive coverage, international students must apply for and receive an MCP card. The application form can be found on the Provincial Government website here . You can apply in two ways:
  • submitting the completed application along with the required original documents in person to one of the addresses listed on the form
  • mailing the completed application along with the required original documents to one of the addresses listed on the form
Coverage becomes effective for eligible students and dependents on the date of registration in a full-time post-secondary program or upon arrival in the province.
Eligible students must present a letter of enrollment from the educational institution at the time of registration.
Coverage must be renewed annually at which time a current letter of enrollment must be provided. Coverage is terminated upon completion of the study program; or the date of permanent departure from the province, whichever is earlier. Students must be attending school and residing in the province in order to avail of coverage.

Coverage is available for services listed under the Medical Care Insured Services Regulations and the Hospital Insurance Plan Regulations. Health insurance for other services (i.e. coverage of prescription drugs) may be available for international students with MCP cards to purchase through the College or other health insurance companies. In order to be exempted from the College insurance plan a student must provide proof of coverage equivalent to the College insurance plan.

International students temporarily leaving the province for vacation or other purposes may qualify for out-of-province coverage for up to 182 days in any 365-day period. The residency requirement for international student beneficiaries must be satisfied in each subsequent 365-day period in order to receive future out of province coverage. In order to ensure out of province coverage, international students must apply for and receive an out-of-province coverage certificate prior to leaving the province. The application can be found on the Provincial Government website here .

Opting out of the International Health Insurance Plan
Registered international students of College of the North Atlantic are covered under an accident insurance plan. This DOES NOT provide routine medical coverage for students. If a student wishes to opt out of the plan, he or she must provide proof of purchase of a similar health insurance plan to the International Student Coordinator before registration.
For help with the process of opting out, please see our Opt Out Instructions

Scholarships

The college does not offer scholarships or bursaries to international students upon admission.
However, we do provide a searchable database of scholarships or bursaries that an international student may be eligible to apply for once enrolled into a program at the college.
Eligibility is usually determined by the student’s academic performance.

Search our Scholarships and Awards database

Financial Credit

Deadline for payment of specified fees is provided in the Academic Dates. The College may grant credit to students to cover tuition and/or materials fees only (credit is not available to cover books or residence fees). The College may from time-to-time institute equipment lease/purchase programs for which credit may be granted. Students applying for financial credit must meet with a Student Services representative for assessment of their request. Credit will not be granted to students with outstanding fees from prior semesters.

Financial Contract
If financial credit is recommended, the student must complete a Financial Contract in consultation with a Student Services representative. The Financial Contract will specify what is covered and for what period of time – not to extend beyond the semester within which the contract is completed. The completed Financial Contract must be reviewed and signed by Campus Administration or an approved designate. The student is subject to collection action if the account is not paid.

Students Receiving Student Loans
Students with confirmed student loans are eligible for credit. When the student loan is issued, the amount owing will be deducted by the College as specified in the Financial Contract.

Students Receiving External Funding
Students with documentation confirming external funding will be granted credit and are expected to pay their fees once they are in possession of their funding as agreed to in the Financial Contract.

Students Not Receiving Student Loans or External Funding
Students seeking financial credit who do not meet the above criteria will only be granted financial credit in extenuating circumstances and upon written approved by Campus Administration or designate.

Financial Appeals

Appeals of a financial assessment should be made in writing to:
Director of Finance
P.O Box 5400,
432 Massachusetts Drive,
Stephenville, NL A2N 2Z6

The appeal should include, but not be limited to, the following information:
  1. Student number
  2. Program and campus;
  3. Rationale as to why the fee(s) should be reversed;
  4. Documents supporting appeal rationale.
 
Once this is received by the Director of Finance, the request will be reviewed with potential inquiries back to you or to the campus for clarification.  A meeting will be held with a committee to review the request and a recommendation made to our Vice President, Finance and Administration.  A communication regarding the decision will be provided.
 
Please note the College is collecting your personal information under the authority of the College Act, 1996, for the purpose of processing your appeal.  It will be used by College staff in their work to complete the appeal process.  The Director of Finance will summarize your appeal for the committee and limit the personal information shared to only that which is necessary.  Questions about the collection and use of the information provided in this appeal can also be directed to the Director of Finance at kelly.hanlon@cna.nl.ca.
 
Receipts are issued for any financial transactions with the College.  Students should ensure that they obtain and save these receipts for use in resolving any financial conflicts.  In the absence of such documentation, the College financial records shall provide the basis for any decision.