International Students

BECOME AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AT HOLLAND COLLEGE!

If you are interested in studying abroad, Holland College, located in Prince Edward Island, Canada, could be just right for you! Holland College is an internationally recognized leader in hands-on, skills-based training.

Students from all over the world are choosing to make Holland College their home while they pursue their educational goals. We hope you do, too!

Holland College offers more than 60 programs on five main campuses and centres across the province. 

We are a publicly funded post-secondary Designated Learning Institution with ISO 9001:2015 certification, and many of our programs are nationally accredited.

Visas & Student Permits

If you have been selected for admission to Holland College, your next step is to apply for your study permit online. To do this, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website. 

Holland College’s Designated Learning Institution Number is O19220082122. 

You must upload a copy of your study permit approval, and a copy of your study permit to your Holland College Dashboard when you receive it.  

Under the terms of the study permit, you will be allowed to work 24 hours per week while you are in school and full time during extended breaks such as the Christmas break, over the summer,  and spring break. Find out more about working off campus here.

ADMISSIONS AND RECRUITMENT OFFICES

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International Student Finances

Tuition and fees vary according to program. You will find the breakdown of costs listed on each program page.

Financial Assistance

Find out how we can help you financially!

Our tuition is less expensive than many U.S. and international schools and students are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships, bursaries and awards. 

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Holland College is English. All applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to commencing studies at Holland College. You may demonstrate proficiency in one of two ways: 

1. Proof that you have studied at a full-time post-secondary school for a minimum of three consecutive years where the language of instruction and examination was English (as recognized by Holland College). This education must have been completed within two years of the start date of the Holland College program to which you are applying. Please note: this requirement does not include time enrolled in an EAL program.  Proof of bilingualism (English and another language) is acceptable for those applicants educated in Canada in a language other than English;  
   OR 
2. Submission of an official test score at or above the acceptable minimum from one of the official tests. If your test results do not have a formal expiry date noted on them, they must be successfully completed within one year of program start date. 

If you cannot meet the language requirements, we can help. Find out more about our English for Academic Purposes program. 

We are here to help!

Holland College has several services and opportunities that will make your study abroad experience enjoyable.

Future Opportunities

Many of our international students choose to stay in Prince Edward Island over the summer, when there are plenty of jobs.

We have over 130 degree pathway agreements in place with universities and colleges across Canada and around the world. This means you can earn your diploma here and then earn your university degree in as little as two additional years. 

If you are an international student at Holland College and would like to stay on Prince Edward Island after you graduate, the Study & Stay PEI program could be just right for you!