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Welcome to Your Home Away from Home!

Settling into a new home in a new location can be stressful - but we're here to help! We have the tools and resources to help make your transition to life in Canada as smooth as possible.

International Orientation Sessions

Stay tuned for the dates for the 2023 International Student Orientation!

Join us for our International Student Orientation Information Session. Topics covered in this session will include but are not limited to:

How to set up a Canadian bank account
Canadian classroom culture
Obtaining a PEI health card and how to register for and opt out of health insurance
Academic Supports
Applying for a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Student Union and getting involved in the Holland College Community
Library services
And much more to come!

Everyone in attendance will receive an International Student Handbook and there will be light refreshments available. Come out for this great opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and meet some fellow International Students!

Register for Global Buddies

Global Buddies is a FREE program that pairs students from different countries to form new friendships, offer new insight into different cultures, bring together the Holland College community and to allow for a smoother transition into life as a Holland College Student! Learn more...

If you are interested in participating, please complete the registration form by Wednesday, September 20^th.
Sign up now!

What's the process for entering Canada?

You must follow all the rules and requirements of the Government of Canada in order to be eligible to enter Canada.

Review all the current regulations and steps that you will need to complete to successfully enter Canada on the Government of Canada website. This page is updated frequently, so be sure to monitor for any changes leading up to your arrival.

When Do I Need to be on PEI?

The first day of class is September 5th, 2023. You can arrive prior to this date and are encouraged to do so to allow you more time for possible travel disruptions.

Where can I find more information about travelling to PEI?

You must abide by all rules and requirements outlined by the Prince Edward Island Government in order to enter the province. Click here to review all current regulations and steps that you will need to successfully enter PEI.

Where do I find information about Living in Residence?

For students requiring accommodations for the school year, we encourage you to apply to our student residence accommodations.

To learn about Residence rules and Regulations please review the Holland College Residence Handbook

I don’t have my study permit / My study permit is delayed. Can I start my program late?

No, Students are required to be here for the start of their program. If you are not able to attend, please notify us as soon as possible to cancel your seat.

Please visit the following link for information on refunds. https://hollandcollege.com/admissions/money-matters/index.html

Can I defer my acceptance to next semester or next year?

Unfortunately, we cannot defer acceptances or applications from one year to the next. Applicants who are looking to defer their acceptance to another year will have to reapply online, pay the application fee and upload their documents to their Dashboard again.

When is my International Fee Due?

Payments are due on September 5^th and January 8^th this year for first-year students. Late fees will be applied if payments are not received on time.

Find a step-by-step guide to making a payment on our blog.

Can I opt-Out of the Student Health Plan?

To opt out of the "Medical (International)" a PEI Health Card is required. If you do not have one and are wanting to see if you're eligible, please visit https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/service/apply-for-PEI-health-card-new-residents

Opt-out instructions can be found on our Student Toolkit page