St. Clair College

Overview

At a Glance

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Urban Centre Size
Medium (150-500K)
Number of Students
14,000
DLI Number
O19395083703
Main Campus Region
West
Summary

St. Clair College’s coat-of-arms bears the mighty Griffin, and like the mythical creature with eagle’s wings, St. Clair College is a place where students take flight to rise above the ordinary. It’s where you will learn new things, expand your mind, create lasting friendships, experience college life and, most importantly, get the skills and knowledge you need to get the job.

St. Clair College embraces the very best in a college education: excellence in teaching, applied learning in our state-of-the-art labs, numerous student support services to help you succeed and an amazing campus life experience.

St. Clair provides all of this and more for 13,000 full-time students who participate in over 120 advanced diplomas, diplomas, degrees and graduate certificates focused in Health, Technology and Trades, Business and I.T., Media Arts, and Social Services.

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Start Here, Go Anywhere

St. Clair College is where your future begins. We offer many paths that will take you through your journey to a rewarding career. Our eight faculties of education offer highly specialized programs taught by experienced industry leaders.

We are one of the largest healthcare educators in the province, pioneers of eSports with a new arena and varsity teams, and a hub for manufacturing, engineering technologies and skilled trades. Our three unique campuses offer state-of-the-art learning environments combined with work-integrated learning opportunities and affordable tuition. St. Clair College is the preferred choice for over 14,000 full-time students and 120,000+ alumni. We invite you to be a part of Saints Nation.

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Virtual College Up Close

St. Clair College is a place where you will learn new things, expand your mind, create lasting friendships, experience college life and obtain the right skills and knowledge to land the job. See what St. Clair has to offer by taking our virtual tour. (Opens In A New Tab)

Beyond the Classroom

Our programs offer several different experiential learning opportunities, including work placements, skills competitions, capstone projects in collaboration with industry, as well as many projects that can be seen on-campus and throughout our region.

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Explore Opportunities

By offering more degree programs, extending our scope of transfer agreements with universities and colleges, and establishing entrepreneurship, research, and innovation partnerships, the College has broadened the ability of its students to acquire knowledge and leading-edge skills. We are committed to providing students with a myriad of opportunities to compete in the global marketplace.

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Requirements and Admissions

Admissions and Confirmation of Registration

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International student enrolment at St. Clair College is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In order to complete your registration, it is essential that the applicant follows these steps:

  1. After receiving a Letter of Acceptance (LOA), the applicant is required to pay the full Confirmation Fee noted on the LOA.
  2. After the Confirmation Fee is paid, a Tuition Payment Receipt will be provided.
  3. The final step for the international applicant to secure their seat in the specified program and semester is to upload a valid Canadian study visa through the International OCAS portal.

Uploaded Canadian study visas received after the maximum number of seats available for that program is surpassed will result in the LOA being revoked and the confirmation fee returned.

Confirmation fees received after the due date or once the maximum number of seats available for that program is surpassed may be subject to a return of payment.

If you are not a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident, you will need a Canadian Study Permit to study in Canada and a Letter of Acceptance – issued by the College – in order to apply for the permit.

Admission Requirements for International Students

Diploma program: High School diploma and transcripts or equivalent

Graduate certificate: University degree and transcripts

Region-specific requirements:

  • British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.
  • West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required. St. Clair College does not require an English Proficiency Exam for applicants from these countries.

English proficiency requirements (diploma and graduate certificates):

The following regions and/or countries require an English proficiency for admission:

  • South Asia (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, etc.): CAEL 60, IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or PTE (Pearson Test of English) Level 51, or TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550, or internet-based test (iBT) score of 78, or computer-based test (CBT) score of 213, or Duolingo 100.
  • South East Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan, etc): CAEL 60, IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or PTE (Pearson Test of English) Level 51, or TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550, or internet-based test (iBT) score of 78, or computer-based test (CBT) score of 213, or Duolingo 100.
  • North/ East Asia (China, Russia, Japan, Korea): CAEL 60, IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or PTE (Pearson Test of English) Level 51, or TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550, or internet-based test (iBT) score of 78, or computer-based test (CBT) score of 213, or Duolingo 100.
  • Latin America and Brazil: CAEL 60, IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or PTE (Pearson Test of English) Level 51, or TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 550, or internet-based test (iBT) score of 78, or computer-based test (CBT) score of 213, or Duolingo 100.

Student Direct Stream (SDS)

The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI). (Opens In A New Tab) The SDS is available to legal residents who also reside in:

  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Brazil
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • India
  • Morocco
  • Pakistan
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Senegal
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Vietnam

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For countries that have the SDS pathway, please note the English requirements for consideration:

  • High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript
  • CAEL 60 with no band below 50, IELTS  with no band lower than 6.0, or PTE (Pearson Test of English) Level 51
  • Proficiency tests must have been taken within the previous two years from the date of submitting the application

Note:

  • For information about IELTS, see International English Language Testing System (Opens In A New Tab)
  • According to the new rules of IRCC, both IELTS Academic & IELTS General test scores are accepted for the Student Direct Stream (SDS)
  • For the non-SDS applicants, IELTS Academic & General, TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic test scores will be accepted

Admission Requirements to English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English as a Second Language (ESL)

  • Minimum Entrance Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or graduates from high school
  • Students can start during the Spring, Fall and Winter Semesters
  • Fees will be based on the number of weeks students attend
  • Upon successful completion of the EAP programs, students may apply for post-secondary programs

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Programs

  • Architectural engineering
  • Arts, entertainment, and media management
  • Chemical engineering
  • Civil engineering
  • Communication and media studies
  • Cosmetology and related personal grooming services
  • Culinary arts and related services
  • Design and applied arts
  • Drama/theatre arts and stagecraft
  • Electrical, electronics and communications engineering
  • Film/video and photographic arts
  • Finance and Financial Management Services
  • Health and physical education/fitness
  • Human Resources Management and Services
  • Journalism
  • Legal professions and studies, other
  • Legal support services
  • Marketing
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Music
  • Parks, recreation and leisure facilities management
  • Parks, recreation and leisure studies
  • Parks, recreation, leisure and fitness studies, other
  • Public relations, advertising and applied communication
  • Radio, television and digital communication
  • Special education and teaching
  • Student counselling and personnel services
  • Visual, digital and performing arts, general

Student Experience

St. Clair College welcomes students from all over the globe.

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Scholarships and Bursaries

Most scholarships are available to both domestic and international students who are enrolled full-time, have a satisfactory academic standing (minimum Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher) and a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN). To apply for a scholarship as a current student, visit the Scholarships page. (Opens In A New Tab)

Housing

Enjoy campus life in one of our three on-campus residences. The Quittenton Hall residence in Windsor has 204 two-bedroom suites which come completely furnished and include a kitchenette with microwave and mini-fridge. Cable TV, 24/7 security, common lounge areas, laundry facilities and a short walk to class are just some of the benefits.

In Chatham, the 12-unit, 48-student residence is located right on campus and each unit offers four bedrooms, a full kitchen, living room and two bathrooms.

Finally, GEM Residence offers an international student focus to on-campus student living. This unique bundled experience (tuition + residence) provides the opportunity for international students to obtain longer-term accommodations once they have arrived in Windsor and have a chance to get acclimated to our community. The maximum length of stay in the GEM Residence is 4 months during the first semester of study.

By living in the Residence, you will be in an environment that supports the educational and social development of our residents. With many study and social lounges throughout the buildings, you will have the opportunity to meet people of varied backgrounds and ethnicities and make friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

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Student Testimonials

Read about the experiences of past international students.

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Have questions about admissions?

To learn more about the admissions criteria for each of our programs please contact the admissions office.

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