Program Information

• Complete the diploma program in person at the Prince Phillip Drive campus
• Train for a variety of career options in the tourism sector
• Current, industry relevant curriculum
• Participate in two six-week field placements
• Obtain professional industry certifications
• Gain a local and global perspective in the tourism sector

• Tourism is highly inclusive – compared to other sectors, it employs a higher proportion of women, youth and newcomers.[1]
• Canada’s hospitality industry comprises services such as lodging, food and drinks service, event planning, theme parks, travel and tourism. It also covers hotels, tourism agencies, restaurants and bars.[2]
• The Canadian Hospitality Market size was valued at USD 20.29 billion in 2025 and estimated to grow from USD 21.34 billion in 2026 to reach USD 27.46 billion by 2031.[3]
• As many Canadians become more confident with travel post-pandemic, they are looking to catch up on much-delayed gatherings and vacations. This has fueled a surge in domestic travel.
• The tourism industry employs over 20,000 people in Newfoundland and Labrador[1]
   

1. Summarize the social, cultural and economic contributions of tourism to society.
2. Meet the demands of the thriving tourism sector, equipped with a knowledge of its characteristics and modern trends.
3. Communicate and engage with peers, supervisors, and customers, both in person and through digital channels.
4. Demonstrate effective interpersonal and customer service skills in a professional and courteous manner.
5. Engage in the progressively interconnected landscape of global tourism.
6. Discuss the importance of serving a diverse clientele in a culturally sensitive manner.
7. Contribute to the daily operations of a tourism and hospitality organization or business as a skilled team member.
8. Foster responsible and eco-conscious tourism experiences using sustainable principles and practices.
9. Contribute to the growth of the tourism sector.
10. Adapt to emerging industry trends and developments in tourism and hospitality.
11. Demonstrate leadership skills for supervisory and management roles within various industry groups.
12. Engage with industry stakeholders to stay connected with the broader tourism and hospitality community.
13. Pursue a wide range of career opportunities within tourism and hospitality and actively drive their continued and professional growth in the competitive global sector.

• Serve Responsible
• Service First
• Indigenous Cultural Diversity Training
• Emergency First Aid
• Nationally Recognized Food Handler Certificate program
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety's Psychological Health and Safety for Workers certification program
• Opioid Poisoning Response Training

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 within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay this 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.
  • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
    Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $4,581.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Academics, Applied Arts & Tourism (per semester) - $2,291.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2025-2026) 

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:
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Regulations Governing Payment of Fees & Charges

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. 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 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).