Study at Georgian College CanadaGeorgian College welcomes international students! Join more than 4, 000 of your newest friends at Georgian College's largest campus in Barrie, Ontario, Canada! You will have all the advantages of a big-city college, but without the hassles of big-city life. The International Education and Training Centre's purpose is to meet the needs of international students. The staff of the International Centre will assist you from choosing your program to graduating and much more. Our International Students come from all over the world. Some countries include Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brazil, China, Chile, Colombia, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Oman, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tasmania, Thailand, Trinidad, United Arab Emirates and the United States.
The
City of Barrie
Population:
120, 000 and growing
Location:
Nestled between the shores of Lake Simcoe and ski and cottage country;
100 kilometers north of Toronto on Highway 400.
Bonuses:
Great municipal transit system, lots of movie theatres and nightspots,
clubs, live theatre, restaurants, malls, beaches, walking/biking
trails and ski hills. Barrie is a safe and friendly community in one
of the best countries in the world!
Barrie
Campus Join
more than 7, 000 of your newest friends at Georgian's largest campus.
You'll have all the advantages of a big-city college, without the
hassles of big-city life.
New
525-bed residence, expanded Student and Athletic Centre with
tournament-sized gym, fitness center and spa, cafand a lounge with
an outdoor patio, Centre for Technology Enhanced Learning with more
than 250 brand new computers and a lot of comfortable study areas,
city
transit, Varsity and Intramural sports:
It's
all here!
Residence
Home Sweet Home!
Check
out our 525-bed residence. Located right on campus, this eight-storey
building opened its doors in the fall of 2002. Students live in
furnished, two bedroom suites, complete with kitchens, satellite TV
and Internet service and personal study desk.
We
can also arrange for you to live in a homestay, with a Canadian family
or in a room off campus.
CTEL
Building From Knowledge to Skills
Our
brand new CTEL (Centre for Technology Enhanced Learning) houses 250
new Macs and PCs, our ultra-modern Library commons, comfortable and
quiet study areas. And even a fire-place!
The
New Gym A Centre of Activities
In
September 2003, we opened a large 8, 600 square-foot fitness Centre and
a 19.000 square-foot gym. The fitness centre is equipped with the
latest weight machines, cardio machines, a full line of free weights,
a climbing wall, ... and a spa!
Our
Programs CO-OP, Diplomas, Degrees and ESL
Georgian
College offers more than 60 diploma and degree programs. Some of the
internationally recognized programs are:
Aviation
Management
Bachelor
of Applied Business Automotive Management
Automotive
Manufacturing, Products Design
Bachelor
or Arts
Bachelor
of Nursing
Business
Administration, Accounting, Marketing
Culinary
Management
Cyberspace
Security
Design
and Visual Arts
Digital
Photography and Imaging
English
as a Second Language
Graphic
Design
Hotel
and Resort Operation, Administration
Human
Resource Management
Jewellery
and Metals
Mechanical,
Electrical and Environmental Engineering
Network
Routing Technology
Tourism
Management
Therapeutic
Recreation
Web
Design & Production
Work
& Study in our CO-OP programs
International
students can work and study at Georgian College!
Co-op is an integral component of more that 25 programs at
Georgian.
This means that
student's alternate between paid work terms and semesters of
academic study.
The
International Centre staff assists you in obtaining your employment
visa for your co-op placement.
1
year Post-Graduate programs
Our 1-year post-graduate programs are
designed to give diploma or degree graduates further career studies
opportunities. Consider these programs if you are looking at making a
career change or at specialising in the following fields:
Addictions: Treatment and Prevention
Club, Resort and Tourism Management
Cyberspace Security
Dialysis Technology
Fundraising and Resource Development
Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Human Resource Management
Network Routing Technology
Research Analyst
Therapeutic Recreation
Web Design and Production
Most of these programs also include an
internship, which will allow you to gain valuable international work
experience, as well as a reference from your Canadian employer to add
to your rum
English
as a Second Language (ESL)
Georgian
College offers a total ESL program
specifically for international students whose first
language is not English. The program develops speaking, writing,
reading, and listening skills in English. Georgian has a hi-tech,
computerized language lab just for international students, where
students can practice English and send e-mails to friends and family
back in their country.
English
for Academic Purposes (EAP)
This
program is designed to prepare students for success in a
post-secondary program. It provides students with college level
courses in the four skill areas - reading, writing, speaking and
listening. As well, an emphasis on study skills for success at college
and an introduction to computer skills, library research, and online
learning are provided.
Opportunities
after EAP
Students
who successfully complete the EAP program with a minimum of 65%
average will be admitted into a Georgian College diploma or degree
program without TOEFL or IELTS, providing they meet all other academic
requirements.
Scholarship
If you
successfully complete the EAP program, you may
be eligible to receive a scholarship towards the first year
tuition fees of any academic post-secondary program at Georgian
College!
Our
Service for International Students
The
International Centre at Georgian College is a centralized office that
provides support for International Students.
Our staff will assist you with everything form choosing your
program to graduation and beyond.
Here is a list of some of the services that we offer:
Airport pick-upThere is no charge for this service.
Orientation to the Community
and College
Medical Insurance (Health)
Housing
Immigration Counselling
Activities
and social events are organized to help you enjoy your time at
Georgian College. Some include:
parties
hiking and
enjoying nature
musicals in
Toronto
visiting
Niagara Falls
playing
various sports
going to a
movie/theatre
skiing,
snowboarding
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