International Admissions

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

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

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

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.

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:

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Continuing Education courses are not applicable to International Students

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.

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

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****

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) 

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.

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).

• 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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. 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

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

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.

Appeals of a financial assessment should be made in writing to:
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.