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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT GUIDE

Saskatchewan

EXPERIENCE THE MANY WONDERS OF SASKATCHEWAN

SASKATCHEWAN: LAND OF THE LIVING SKIES Saskatchewan is one of the best places in the world to live.

Located in the heart of Canada, this prairie province boasts world class recreational activities, a rich cultural history, and possibly the friendliest people in Canada.

You will study in a welcoming and safe environment in which you can integrate into Canadian life and understand our culture.

Saskatchewan has a unique balance with a high quality of life and a low cost of living. Residents enjoy a comfortable lifestyle in peaceful and secure communities of less than 20,000 people.

• Saskatchewan is the heartland of Canada • Friendly,safe and community oriented • Try our winter sports (skiing, curling, skating, hockey, snowmobiling) • Try our spring and summer sports (water skiing, boating, baseball, golf) • Enjoy our many lakes and natural attractions • Experience four very distinct seasons

Saskatchewan Northlands

Parkland North West Lakeland

Cumberland

Carlton Trail

Canora Yorkton Melville Esterhazy

Great Plains South East

Fort Qu’ Appelle

YORKTON • Parkland College’s main university campus is located in Yorkton. Yorkton is a vibrant agricultural community and a retail, recreation, and service centre for more than 200,000 residents in the eastern part of the province.

• Yorkton has ample job opportunities for international students.

• To learn more about Yorkton, visit the city website at: www.yorkton.ca

WHY STUDY AT PARKLAND COLLEGE? ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF ENROLL ING IN A PROGRAMAT PARK L AND COLL EGE: • Safe community • Smaller classes (15-30 students) allow for more student/instructor interaction • Direct entry into University of Regina, University of Saskatchewan or Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) • Friendly & relaxed atmosphere • State of-the-art facilities (computer labs and internet access) • Personalized, on-site assistance • Low cost of living • Low tuition fees • A truly Canadian culture • Enjoy Saskatchewan hospitality!

UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS Parkland College has the largest off-campus university programs offered by a regional college in Saskatchewan.

Arts & Science (Your First Year) Both the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan offer three and four-year programs, leading to either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree.

Applicants wishing to attend the University of Regina or University of Saskatchewan can take their first year of Arts & Science studies at Parkland College.

With dozens of options to choose from, the area of Arts & Science is sure to have something that piques your interest.

The following is a list of some of the course areas that you can take your first year in at Parkland College: Arts/Humanities/Social Sciences

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES The English for Academic Purposes Program is designed to develop Canadian English language skills of International students desiring to enter into post-secondary studies in Canada. Students will focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and also on study skills for success in a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Students will be considered successful in the program when they have achieved a 6.5 IELTS Band Score.

Tuition Fee: $ 4000 per semester

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English History Sociology Psychology Police Studies

• Justice Studies • Geography • Archeology • Anthropology • Economics and more…

Sciences/Agriculture • • • • • • •

Biology Biochemistry Chemistry Psychology Agronomy Animal Science Crop Science

• Agribusiness • Toxicology • Anatomy and Cell Biology • Physiology • Environmental Science • Land Use and Urban Development

Intakes: September 2015 and January 2016 Your Four Years at Parkland College Parkland offers students the opportunity to complete the following Bachelor’s degrees right at the Yorkton campus: Social Work (four years) - University of Regina Indigenous Education (four years) - First Nations University of Canada Intakes: September 2015 and January 2016 Nursing (four years) - University of Saskatchewan Intake: September 2015

CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS & POST GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Parkland College offers a number of skills training programs taught by qualified instructors in areas of business, education, health, technology and trades. Parkland College works closely with employers to design programs that meet industry needs.

Programs Include: Ÿ Business Certificate Ÿ Continuing Care Assistant Ÿ Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate Ÿ Heavy Equipment Truck Transport Technician

Certificate Ÿ Business Diploma Ÿ Hotel & Restaurant Management Diploma Ÿ Agriculture Business Diploma Ÿ Human Resource Management Post Graduate

Certificate The majority of the programs start in September; some start in January too.

Tuition Fee: $ 13,000 to $ 14,750 per year (Please refer to our website for exact fee structure) The tuition fee includes the cost of the text books.

As an international student, you will receive the following support services: • • • • •

English as an additional language program Personal and academic counselling Study skills, writing and tutorial assistance Admission and registration assistance Computer labs and internet access

Application Process 1. Application – International Students must complete and submit the following: • International student application.

• International student application and courier fee.

• Official secondary and post-secondary transcripts.

• Proof of English language prociency.

2. Acceptance – If accepted student will be issued a formal letter of acceptance.

3. Study Permit –International Students apply for a Canadian Study Permit from www.cic.gc.ca. This process can take up to three months.

4. Tuition Deposit – students are required to confirm their acceptance at Parkland College with tuition fee deposits as mentioned in the Letter of Offer.

CONTACT INFORMATION Parkland College International • 200 Prystai Way Yorkton, Saskatchewan • S3N 4G4, Canada Telephone:001-(306)-783-6566 • Fax: 001-(306)-786-7866 Email: inted@parklandcollege.sk.ca