Edmonton, Alberta (AB), Canada
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NorQuest College is a publicly funded, post-secondary institution serving more than 17,000 students every year. Students can pursue certificate and diploma programs in business, health, technology, community studies as well as English Language Training and a NorQuest Bridging program. With 78 languages spoken and students from 131 countries on campus, NorQuest College clearly embodies diversity and inclusiveness.
NorQuest offers workforce-relevant programs that are taught by qualified faculty members who are well connected and engaged in the industry. These programs enable students to develop marketable skills through strong work experiences, employment networking opportunities as well as workplace-relevant training through its facilities.
There are specialized services like international student immigration and academic advising available for all the students who might need help with academic progress, personal and cultural transitions and cross-cultural counselling. International students will also be enrolled automatically in the mandatory Students’ Association’s health and dental plan.
NorQuest also provides an exhaustive list of student resources and services with great facilities at absolutely no extra cost to students.
Overall, 92% of graduates find employment or further education after their studies at NorQuest. As the college’s work-relevant programs are designed to respond to the growing demands of the economy, the average diploma graduate earning salary is CAD 15,100 higher than a high school graduate., with an average salary of CAD 46,212 for first year earnings.
Furthermore, research has shown that the college and its students have added CAD 471.1 million of income to Edmonton’s economy (Economic Specialists International 2016–17 study).
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A new diploma program at NorQuest – Settlement Studies – has been designed to help towards the cultural, social, and economic adjustment for new people to the area.
The program was created by Romanian-born and Canadian-raised NorQuest graduate, Alexandru Caldarau. He teaches the Community Support Worker program at the college, where along with his community experience, he was inspired to initiate the diploma.
With classes starting, the program was informed by Caldarau’s work with community members, immigrant services agencies, and internal stakeholders. It aims to address areas of immigration and education that are lacking in research and work. The program will benefit both graduates and immigrants to Canada, and hopes to help them develop their trust and confidence in a new country.
13,75,204 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
10,49,641 Vocational Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
12,91,770 Living costs
7,64,146 To live on campus
NorQuest College has a large number of scholarships, bursaries and awards to help students with their finances alongside reaching their academic goals.
These awards are designed to recognize academic excellence, outstanding achievement, financial hardship, leadership, community service involvement and contribution to campus life. They are available for students who are enrolled in a credit program – including international students.
Awards are processed through the third-party management system AcademicWorks. Students who complete a general application through the system will be automatically considered for several of the awards based on their application answers. Additionally, students who complete the recommended opportunities applications will also be considered for award-specific applications.
New students to NorQuest College whose native language is not English must have a good level of English language proficiency (ELP) to be eligible for admission. To meet the entry requirements, students can complete one of the following:
Students applying to the college are also required to meet the entry requirements for their selected course of study.
Norquest has further introduced an English Language Arts equivalency. Students who have undertaken a non-English language program in their home country, equivalent to English 30-2, can use this during the application process to post-secondary programs, which will be evaluated by the admissions office. Some of the programs at the college that require English 30-2 include:
Students can consult the equivalencies page on the college website for more information.
The college no longer accepts the CELPIP test for post-secondary programs, however does now accept the Cambridge English Language Assessment and PTE Academic test. The Duolingo test will continue to be accepted for the 2021-22 academic year. More information on admissions, English language requirements and application procedures can be found on the college website.
At NorQuest, students benefit from small classes, experienced and passionate faculty, and a supportive learning environment. Programs are relevant to the professional world, where many incorporate invaluable work experience opportunities so students are prepared for the competitive graduate job market. Students will also receive a hands-on Canadian experience (applied research, community service learning, co-op, field placement, practicum, observation, work experience, and volunteering).
There are plenty of chances for students to engage in work-integrated learning (WIL) at NorQuest. WIL helps students connect their academic experiences with the real world through applied research, community service learning, volunteering, observation, and many other methods. More than 20 programs offer WIL.
The college has some of the largest programs in Canada for health care aide and practical nursing. Those studying the subject areas will have the chance to use what they’ve learned in the classroom in Edmonton’s Interdisciplinary Simulation Centre. Here, students can practice treatments in simulated clinical environments. There is also ‘Stan in a Van’, a mobile simulation unit where regional and off-campus students can practice using the technology.
Research at NorQuest has a focus on community and social innovation in areas such as health and business. The Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership is nationally recognized for its applied research, customized training solutions and educational resource development.
There are three main faculties at NorQuest College that offer unique, work-force relevant programs that cover a large variety of subject areas:
NorQuest College offers workforce-relevant programs to meet the increasing demands of our economy, endorsed by business and community leaders.
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