Greetings

The College of New Caledonia welcomes you!

Your education is our priority. That's why students who start at CNC find their way to bright and promising futures in their career choice, or at one of the excellent Canadian universities where they can continue their degree studies.

Current Events

The next semester begins in September. Orientation to the Fall Semester takes place on September 2 & 3rd. Applications will be accepted up to the start of classes on September 7, providing there are seats available. To apply and for more information, please contact: intl_edu@cnc.bc.ca.

Students from the College of New Caledonia will participate in an 8 day Global Leadership Summit hosted by Daegu Health College (DHC) in Korea from August 10 to 18th. This is the second year that DHC has hosted CNC students, as part of an international program that brings students from around the world together to look at world issues.

Contact the International Education department to learn more about education abroad opportunties for the 2010-2011 academic year. There are opportunities for students in Trades, Health Science, Natural Resource Technology and Fine Arts!

What our students say:

"Prince George is a good place to study because there are two post secondary schools. CNC is a great place to start your studies, and then you can go to university to complete your studies. Tokyo people have never experienced beautiful nature life like in Canada. Every night I can see lots of stars and maybe you will get to see the Auroro Borealis!"

Wataru Jin, Japan

Students

The College of New Caledonia is home to more than 170 students from around the world. When you choose CNC as your study destination, you will belong to a unique population of students representing more than 25 countries around the world. Your classroom will include a diverse population of students from all backgrounds and age groups. Many mature students attend the College to upgrade their skills, start a new career, or continue their education.

You will be welcomed to CNC with a full orientation which takes place prior to the start of each semester. This is a great time to adjust to your new school and learn how to have a successful time in your new community. Each month you can choose to participate in activities that are planned for students so you can meet new friends, and learn how to balance your school work with fun.

What our students say:

"CNC is a fun place and I think the teachers here are very nice. Theyhave helped me a lot outside of class time. And I think the International Centre is also helpful for us!"

Wing Ki Cheung, Hong Kong

Programs

You can begin your English Language Studies, or your university transfer program studies in a supported environment at the College of New Caledonia. Transfer university credits earned at CNC to any one of the excellent universities in British Columbia, or Canada! Improve your English Language skills and once you complete English for Academic Purposes, you will be ready for the transition to academic studies, towards either a certificate, diploma, or a degree! The choice is yours, and the best place to start is here!

What our students say:

"CNC is an excellent college. The teachers are full of teaching experiences so that we can learn lots of English skills from them. The ESL teachers have high degrees ... I made a lot of new friends and had the nicest teachers."

Jiechange Liang, China

Education Abroad

The College of New Caledonia offers students, faculty and staff, as well as community members, many different opportunities to see the world from a different perspective.

Imagine the possibility of seeing the Great Wall of China, learning how to cook pasta from scratch, enjoying a street market in Vietnam ... each year, the International Education Centre at CNC offers exciting opportunities for anyone who is interested in pursuing an international experience.

What our students say:

My study abroad program was an incredible learning experience; the opportunity of a lifetime to learn about another culture, country and language, and to meet wonderful people.

As a parent, I feel this experience was great for our son. I would recommend it to anyone. It was such an excellent opportunity, one that he probably would not have done otherwise. It opened his eyes, as well as ours, to China.

International Projects

The College of New Caledonia is involved in developing partnerships around the world with similarly minded schools or organizations interested in working together to reach goals. The College has a long history working in the Russian Far East on a CIDA sponsored project with the McGregor Model Forest, and with the AUCC on a project in Romania. Plans are well underway for some interesting project work in South America in the near future - stay tuned!

If you have a passion for project work and are interested in working in this area, visit the International Education Department. We are always open to ideas, suggestions, and leads!

What our students say:

The International Education Department at CNC is not just for International students. Go and visit ... there are lots of great opportunities to sutdy, travel and live abroad!

Agents

The College of New Caledonia is a vibrant institution offering a comprehensive range of programs. We welcome partnerships with professional and reputable agents who will work to represent our campus by informing students interested in traveling abroad for their post-secondary education about our college and the services available at CNC.

We offer our agents an excellent orientation and materials that will give students and their families the information they require to make an informed decision about studying in Canada, and at the College of New Caledonia.

To become an official representative for the College of New Caledonia, please contact our Manager of International Recruitiment and Marketing, Micki Lalonde, at lalonde@cnc.bc.ca

Resources

Making the decision to study in Canada is not an easy decision to make. There are many resources available to assist you in learning more about our College, our Community and our Country. The following is a list compiled by our department that we hope will assist you in gathering the information you need to make an informed decision about your educational path and future. Bon Voyage!

What our students say:

CNC is a really good college for students to study, especially International students. Tuition is lower, credits are transferable, there are less internationals in CNC, which is better for English practice. CNC helped me much before I went to UBC.

Yuliu (Sam) Hu, China, who was awarded a scholarship to study at UBC, and now works in Vancouver!