Canada is making a major change to its Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) rules for international students who want to study in Canada beginning this fall. The PGWP enables international students to gain Canadian work experience after completing their educational program at a Canadian designated learning institution (DLI).
International students must have completed a full-time program of at least eight months in at a DLI to be eligible for PGWP. But under the current pandemic, students can begin program online, and still be eligible for 3-year PGWP after coming to Canada. Normally, online courses don't count toward the study requirement for a PGWP application. However, given coronavirus-related travel interruptions around the world, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is now allowing international students to study online while overseas and still be eligible to apply for the work permit after graduation. For more info, email canada@careermosaic.org
| University Name | IELTS Indicator Accepted? |
Duolingo Accepted? |
Fall 2020 Deposit & Extension | Fall 2020 Online? | Fall 2020 deadline? | Apply to Spring 2021? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Plains College | We are accepting all IELTS testing results - Online tests (and in person tests, once that starts again) can be submitted online directly to our institution. | We are indeed accepting Duolingo results currently. Our min scores for Admin Assistant are 115, and 105 for all other programs. | We are still asking for tuition deposits before releasing the acceptance letter. We are being very flexible with payment deadlines, the only factor in our minds are the length of time that it takes to apply for a study permit. | Not really. It is very likely that we will be deferring all international applicants to January to start face to face. There is no reduction of fees being offered at this time, as of mid-May 2020. | May 31,2020 | We do not have a Spring 2021 intake |
| College of the Rockies | Overall 6.o with no bands less than 6.0 for UG programs and overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0 for PG programs. | We accept Duolingo for Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 due to the current situation , and the minimum Score is 110 | Yes and we have extended the dedline for tuition fee upto June 20th. | Undecided | 13th June. | Not yet |
| Cambrian College | Please check our website - Click here | Click here | The students who receive an offer, need to pay at least first semester fee. The extensions are provided on case to case basis as we realize the banks have re-started their operations | Yes, the Canadian Government has allowed Educational Institutions to offer the Fall term start online – we continue to prepare for both online and in-person delivery if COVID-19 restrictions are lifted and students get their visas and are able to travel to Canada. No, there are no discounts or reduction in fee. | There are no application deadlines – the program will remain open as long as they are not full | Not yet |
| Vancouver Film School | Yes ad acceptable is 6.5 bands no bands lower than 6 | Yes we accept Duolingo for application. Please check link | Yes a 5% deposit is required. We will share the standard payment plan prior to issuing the conditional acceptance | Yes, but no reduction in fee | No deadlines – when class fills up we close and put students in the next available start date and waitlist for earlier starts | Yes – we are almost full for Spring 2021 too! |
| Evergreen College | For the IELTS test, the acceptable level is 5.5 overall. | Currently, the Duolingo scores is not acceptable for admission. If I get further notice, I will let you know. | Yes, the deposit is required to pay the deposit to secure their seat in Evergreen College. It will also enhance their study permit application. We don't have a deadline for the deposit. However, the scholarship program has the end date. You'd better encourage your student to pay the deposit before the end of the Scholarship program. | Currently we are planning the in-classroom course. However we will follow the instructions from the government. See the tuition fee list for your reference, click here | 1st June foir chances of securing admission in chosen term | Yes you can apply for Spring '21 |
| CodeCore College | We are accepting Duolingo. The minimum score required is 100 | Yes. For SDS applications, one year tuition fee in advance and for Non-SDS applications, minimum 50% of the first year or full year. Our deadline to pay the tuition fee for Fall 2020 intake is August 5th. We shall look into the same again depending on the scenario. | Yes. We will be announcing a few updates looking at the current scenario in a few months. Fee reduction possible but it hasn’t been decided as on mid-May | Deadline to pay tuition deposit for the Fall 2020 intake is August 5, 2020 | Yes you can apply for Spring '21 |
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| Parkland College | No, we are not accepting IELTS Indicator. We are accepting an overall band score of 6.5 no module less than 5.5 in each band score | Yes, we are accepting the Duolingo English Test. 1. For all undergraduate programs- Minimum score of 105. 2. For Postgraduate program- Minimum score of 115. | Yes they must pay the deposit and yes students will be allowed extensions to pay this. | Undecided | Mid August | No |
| Toronto School of Management | Yes, we accept. | Yes, we accept. | Yes, the award we are offering only for June 2020 is here (click here). For this offer no extension is allowed. Whereas student can pay CAD 1000 and secure seat and price. | If student had Canadian Visa. Yes student can take online classes. For fee info, for Sept, Nov 2020 and Jan, March 2021, click here | 15th June 2020 | Yes you can apply for Spring '21 |
| Cape Breton University | Undergrad 115, Grad 120 but HIGHLY DISCOURAGE students from taking Duloing as up until now it is not used for SDS | No deposit to be made in prior to the joining semester, refer to this link to determine payment deadlines. Click here . Study permit visa process would require that a student submit payment to their institution. | Yes! Click here for detailed information on Fall 2020 term: (Tuition fee is mentioned in the NOA/Offer letter shared. No tuition reduction as of now) | We are currently accepting applications for Sept 2020 as of mid-May (BHS program is closed for Fall ‘20) | ||
| Brock University | No | We accept DUOLINGO score of 110 but only for Sep 20 and Jan 21 intake. | Yes, It is advisable that a student pay a deposit of CAD 1,000 to confirm their place at the university. No change in the tuition fees. | Yes, Fall 2020 term will start online | Yes you can still apply as of mid-May 2020. We do not have a particular deadline. however it is advisable that you make the application before the end of June. The following programs are closed for Fall 2020: Nursing, Game Design, Game Programming, BBA Co-Op Dual Degree, BKin & Masters Bkin, BSc Kin, Physical Education, Medical Sciences, Critical Criminology | Yes |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University | At this time, we are only able to accept IELTS Academics. For a full list of testing options, please CLICK HERE | 110 or higher | Yes, the confirmation deposit is $2,000 or $2,500 depending on the student’s program. The student has two weeks from the time they receive the offer letter to make pay this deposit | Yes, the Fall 2020 term will be online, and the tuition costs will remain the same. Please consult our Tuition estimator feature, which you can find here: Click Here | At this time, Fall 2020 intake is at full capacity. We are accepting applications for Spring 2021. | Yes |
| University of Regina | No | We are accepting Duolingo test for undergraduate applications only. A score of 110 or higher will meet the ELP requirement. | Upon acceptance of the offer letter, a $50 CAD tuition deposit is required. The deposit amount will be carried forward if the student decides to defer their admission for a later semester. The deposit should be made before applying for the student visa as it will strengthen the application. | Yes, all programs will be offered online. However, there has not been an official decision made yet, but we expect the Fall 2020 semester to be offered online. Students who have been accepted and have a valid study permit will be able to register for online courses from their home country. Tuition fee amount will be the same as in- person courses | There is no set deadline in place for Fall 2020 undergraduate applications. | Yes |
| Mount Saint Vincent University | Yes | No | Yes, $500 non-refundable deposit. We have rolling intake for undergrad programs so if the student missed September 2020 they can pay the deposit for January 2021 | Yes, but no reduction in fees. These are all the programs that can be taken online, click here. | June 15th | Yes |
| Langara College | YES and the required scores are overall 6.5 and not less than 6.0 in each band | 110 | YES and extension can be offered | YES all the courses are open. There is no tuition reduction but if you earn scholarships which we have for international students, then your fee will automatically reduce accordingly. | All programs are open but it is first come first service as we have only 25 seats per class | Yes |
| University of Saskatchewan | No | 110 | Not required. Usually, tuition for Fall Term is due on September 30. Click here | Yes, but details are not available yet. For more information about the University of Saskatchewan's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, visit updates.usask.ca.Find information for prospective and incoming students on the Prospective and incoming students page. There is also a page dedicated to international students. | Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Edwards School of Business and Engineering are currently accepting applications for Fall 2020 until June 1. | Not yet |
| Concordia University | Yes | Yes | Yes, but the deadline for tuition deposit payments has been extended. Once an offer of admission has been made, international students now have until June 30th, 2020 to pay the required deposit. | - | Our program deadlines can be searched on our website here: Many programs have application deadlines for the Fall 2020 semester that have already passed. For Undergraduate programs, the Bachelor's of Environmental Health (After-degree) is open, the application deadline is August 1, 2020. | - |
| The Cut Fashion Design Academy | No | No | Yes 10% of the net tuition. Deposits are normally due 5-7 days after the student has been given a Conditional Letter of Acceptance. Extensions can be given however that could jeopardise their seat as we can't secure a seat until the deposit is received. | We will have a Full-time (Diploma & Certificate) virtual option in place for September so students will be able to do all of their program online. Fall term online will also be an option. However the virtual option may be priced slightly lower than our in class option. | Rolling admissions process. Therefore it's important that applications are made as soon as possible | Yes and that is encouraged in order to secure a seat. |
| St. Lawrence College | No | No | Yes, but there is no official decision on the extension for this deposit yet | Undecided | June 15th | Not as on 5th June |
| University of Windsor | Undecided | 120 | Yes, and students will be allowed an extension | Yes, the Fall 2020 term is completely online. Tuition will be same as in-person classes | For Undergrad, all programs are open. Can continue to apply until July | New Applications open in Sept. (If students wants to defer Fall 20 admission to Spring, they should send requests immediately) |
| Alexander College | We are accepting the IELTS online results provided they include the email from the IELTS Test Centre with TRF number | 105 | Yes, apply and pay the C$200 application fee to secure the admission. There is no deadline on deposit payment as of now. | All classes (except lab classes) can be available online provided the student has the study visa approval letter. Tuition is same as in-person classes | All programs are still open for Fall 2020 as of 5th June. No set deadline yet but we will announce about a week before it closes | Yes they can start with their Winter 2021 (January 2021) applications |
| Arbutus College | Yes | 95 | Yes they need to pay the deposit for securing the admission. There is no extension to pay the deposit but the student may defer to the next term in case of delay. We are giving flat $2000 scholarship to all student who apply before 30th June and scholarship will remain same if they defer the intake | As we have intake every month for Arbutus we have shifted to online classes | All courses are open for application | Yes students can start to apply for Spring 2021 |
| NYIT Vancouver | Yes | Yes, we temporarily accept Duolingo score for admission, 105 for MBA, 110 for EM, CS and IT | Yes. But CS, EM and MBA deposit portal are closed. All deposits we received will be defer to spring 2021. Extension can be given on case-to-case basis. | Students will receive emails/updates from Student Service regarding Fall 20 term | Only MS.IT is open for fall 20 intake | Application portal will open shortly by mid-June |
| Acsenda College | Yes | 95 | Yes they need to pay the deposit for securing the admission, students can defer to the next term if they wish to | Yes we have shifted to online learning modules. Fees has been reduced to $10,000 from $16,000. We are giving scholarship for Fall 2020 and every process remains the same for disbursement of funds | We are accepting application for fall intake and all courses are open. Deadline will be early August | Yes |
| Niagara College | Click here | Click here | We have a payment deadline set for May 30th for all September start programs, but would consider extension requests on a case-by-case basis | Niagara College has committed to delivering all programs in September and will announce on June 1st which programs will be delivered on line, in-class or hybrid. | ||
| Medicine Hat College | Yes | Duolingo scores of 105 to meet general ELP (IELTS 6.0) and 120 for advanced ELP requirements (IELTS 7.0). | Yes, extension is allowed. But to defer to next term - It can be possible to get the student’s deposit deferred if they did apply for a study permit and the answer was delayed as long as this is communicated to our office before the study permit deadline on August 15th. The student does need to pay the application fee and reapply for the next term. Please note most programs only have a Fall intake, so the applicant would need to wait until the next fall in many cases. | Soon to be decided, but yes, some programs will be available to start online for Fall 2020 term | We only offer English for Academic Purposes in the spring | |
| Herzing College, Montréal Campus | TOEFL: 79 - 93 IBT IELTS: minimum score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 for AEC programs Pearson Academic (PTE): 58 -65 is required CAEL (CE): 60 is required | 110 | NO, only the registration fee to get the LOA. The seat will be secure after we get a copy of CAQ and VISA. No extension is allowed on this | We are offering a $1,000 Scholarship (deducted from the Admin fees) to start the program online. Program schedules: Early Childhood Education Orientation: August 6 Class Start: August 7 Days: Friday, Saturday and Sunday Time: 8 AM to 12 PM (EST) Business Administration (Marketing and Sales) / International Commerce Import Export Orientation: August 6 Class Start: August 8 Days: Saturday and Sunday Time: 8 AM to 12 PM (EST) | All programs are open to apply until July 2020 | Yes you can start applying for Spring 2021 |