International Student

Introduction

NBICC is located in the beautiful, thriving city of Fredericton, New Brunswick on the east coast of Canada. Fredericton is the capital of the Province of New Brunswick. The city is situated in the west-central portion of the province along the Saint John River which flows west to east as it bisects the city. The river is the dominant natural feature of the area. Travel is made easy through the Fredericton YFC International Airport. For further information, please refer to www.fredericton.ca and www.immigrationfredericton.ca.

As an international student, New Brunswick Indigenous Career College’s staff and faculty are invested in the time you spend with us—from the day you arrive at our Career College until the day you cross the stage at convocation. We understand that travelling abroad to study in another city and country is a big transition. We are here to work with you and help make your transition as smooth as possible.

We would love to have you as part of our learning community!

What you can expect at New Brunswick Indigenous Career College (NBICC)

Small class sizes allow you to get to know your instructors and classmates better
Recognized and reputable instructors with strong academic backgrounds
A safe and welcoming environment
A focus on strong academic achievements, with opportunities for practical experience

International Academic Programs

International students have a variety of program options at NBICC, including some specifically tailored to students new to Canada.

If you are interested in studying in Canada, we would love for you to check out the International Academic Programs below, or you can also apply to any full-time program that interests you!

Program Options

New Brunswick Indigenous Career College offers a variety of diploma programs including these which are uniquely tailored for international students:

Early Childhood Education Diploma (1-year program)
Personal Support Worker Diploma (1-year program)
Addictions Services Counsellor with Mental Health Specialty (2-year program)
Human Services Counsellor (1-year program)
Hospitality & Tourism Management (2-year program)
Indigenous Social Services Community Worker (1-year program)

International Admissions

Admission Requirements for International Students

International applicants are required to have completed a preparatory program that leads to university entrance in their own country and generally an academic language arts course.

Secondary school applicants need to have achieved in their final year of schooling an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects).

Note

New Brunswick Indigenous Career College international applicants are assessed on an individual basis. Please see below for requirements or contact us at international_admin@nbicc.ca so we can best advise you.

Applying to New Brunswick Indigenous Career College

Please complete the following steps to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner:

Complete our International Student Application
Provide supporting documents

Official transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended

Language test scores (IELTS Academic or equivalent)

Copy of valid passport (Including photograph, name, country of origin, expiry date)
$100 CAD Application fee (Non-refundable). This may be paid through Union of New Brunswick Indians Training Institute, Inc. o/a New Brunswick In digenous Career College or through PayMyTuition.
Enrolment Requirements - Minimum Requirements

High School

GED

One-year Course in similar field or comparable level of program

Minimum of one-year experience in a related field of the program

Notes:

Translation of documents: Transcripts must be translated into English.
Document Verification: Some documents may require independent verification. We request that this be done by the applicant through World Education Services (WES). There may be additional charges to the student if this is required.

International Student Enrollment

Enrollment Process

The transition to campus life can be both exciting and overwhelming, especially when the training institute you are attending is in a different country.

There is a lot to remember, so to help you get off on the right foot, we have compiled a few checklists as you are going through the enrollment process with us, and we have arranged it all by time frame, so you know when you need to accomplish each step!

To do 6-9 months out: Apply for Admission

You can submit an application to New Brunswick Indigenous Career College through a partner agent or independently. A partner agent will walk you through the application process. If you wish to submit an independent application, please complete the following steps:

Complete our International Student Application form
Submit required documents to international_admin@nbicc.ca.
Pay the $100 CAD application fee (non-refundable)
Official transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended
Language test scores (IELTS or equivalent)
Copy of passport (Including photograph, name, country of origin, expiry date)
Off-campus housing

Notes:

Translation of documents: Transcripts must be translated into English.
Document Verification: Some documents may require independent verification. We request that this be done by the applicant through World Education Services (WES). There may be additional charges to the student if this is required.

To do 6 months out:

Receive a response regarding your application
Get your finances in order and pay $500 Registration fees (non-refundable) for confirming enrollment within 4 weeks to secure your seat; Failure of this payment will result in cancellation of the Letter of Acceptance.
As part of the recent Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) changes, most initial study permit applications for studies at NBICC will require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) from the province of New Brunswick. Once you secure a PAL (if applicable), you will need to submit a study permit application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Submit your Study Permit application

To do 3 months out:

Decide where to live
Take part in a pre-registration webinar (during the first week of each month)
Plan to enter Canada
Review any travel restrictions outlined by the Canadian www.travel.gc.ca
Register for classes
Take part in a pre-orientation webinar

To do 1 month out:

Plan to enter Canada
Review any travel restrictions outlined by the Canadian at www.travel.gc.ca and New Brunswick at https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/covid-19/travel.html
Register for classes
Take part in a pre-orientation webinar

Before you arrive:

Review how to travel to campus
Access online resources for studies and Online Orientation resources

To do when you arrive:

Visit Campus
Attend orientation
Apply for Medicare https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/health/MedicarePrescriptionDrugPlan/content/medicare/ApplyingforaCard.html#3

For more information, please connect with the International Admissions Office at international_admin@nbicc.ca.

Confirming your enrollment

Upon successful acceptance to New Brunswick Indigenous Career College, you will be required to accept your offer of admission by paying registration fees to reserve your space. This deposit goes towards your tuition costs and ensures your enrollment at New Brunswick Indigenous Career College.
Once your enrollment has been confirmed, we require the following additional items:

VALID CANADA STUDY PERMIT

After acceptance, we require a COPY OF A VALID CANADA STUDY PERMIT for proof of accepted entry to Canada.
Please note: International Students studying full-time in a New Brunswick training institute are now eligible to receive New Brunswick Medicare https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/health/MedicarePrescriptionDrugPlan/content/medicare/ApplyingforaCard.html#3for themselves and their immediate dependants while studying and living in New Brunswick.
If your program includes a Co-op, Internship, or other work placement, you will be required to apply for and obtain a valid Co-op or Intern Work Permit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit.html before taking part. For further details, visit Canada Immigration and Citizenship https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html.