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Niagara College
Duration : 2 Years
Intake : September
IELTS : 6.0
TOEFL : 79
PTE : 57
Level : Undergraduate Diploma
Tuition & fees : $ 13,740 CAD Per Year
Niagara College Contact Details

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338

* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.

About Practical Nursing in Niagara College

Are you a compassionate person who wants to promote health and provide care to help patients optimize their well-being?

As a Practical Nursing graduate you will be an integral member of the health care team, with the skills and knowledge needed to provide vital and valued nursing care to patients.

Highlights

  • Over 140 hours of hands-on experiential learning in state-of-the-art simulation labs.

  • Over 800 hours of clinical placement experience in a variety of organizations, culminating in an eight-week practicum.

  • Unique interprofessional education course designed to strengthen collaboration skills for members of the health care team.

  • The Practical Nursing program at Niagara College is currently approved (Category 1) by the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario. Eligible graduates may write the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination, and if successful, may work as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) regulated by the College of Nurses of Ontario.

 Niagara College Pathway

Niagara College Personal Support Worker program graduates who successfully complete the PSW to PN bridge may apply for Advanced Standing to enter term 2 of Practical Nursing (full-time delivery).

Career Opportunities

Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) can work at a:

  • Business or industry
  • Clinic or medical centre
  • Community agency
  • Correctional facility
  • Hospital
  • Long-term care agency
  • Mental health service

Academic qualification equivalents

  • An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
  • TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
  • PTE         :    53-57

Niagara college Highlights

Type of College Public
Establishment Year 1967
Type of Campus Urban
Housing Available
Number of Programs 130+
Number of Campuses 2
Full-time Students 12,000+
International Students 4,700+
Intake Seasons Fall, Winter, Spring

Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

Program Tuition Fee(per year)
Diploma/Certificate 13,350-14,550 CAD
Undergraduate Degree 14,550 CAD
Graduate 16,550 CAD

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

Category Expense (per year)
Double Occupancy Suite 7,400 CAD
Quad Occupancy Suite 3,840 CAD
Homestay 9,000 CAD

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

  • Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
  • Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

Service Fee 632 CAD per term
Medical Insurance 70 CAD per month
Bus fee 192.50 CAD per term
Books and Supplies 2,500 CAD
Personal and Miscellaneous Expenses 2,000-8,000 CAD

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.

Where to Apply Online Application Portal
Application Fee 100 CAD
Application Deadlines for International Students(Recommended) Spring 2020: October 30, 2020; Fall 2020: February 1, 2020; Winter 2021: June 8, 2020
Documents Required Transcripts, LOR, SOP
English Language Requirement IELTS: Overall 6.5(no band under 5.5)
TOEFL PBT: 550
TOEFL iBT: 79 - 80(minimum 22 in writing and speaking)

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