StudyCanada guide · reviewed October 2026
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College of New Caledonia
Excellent Canadian education in the heart of beautiful British Columbia.
Many Canadian and International students start their university studies at colleges in Canada. These students understand the benefit of beginning university courses in public colleges that offer small supportive environments and are dedicated to student success. University Transfer programmes to many Canadian Universities in 80 different career paths. Over 40 Diploma and Certificate programmes in Business, Hospitality, Computer Information Systems, Technologies, and more.
Highly qualified instructors with focus on teaching
Transfer agreement with UNBC, UBC, SFU, UVic, UofC, Royal Roads and others
Small class sizes facilitate interaction with other students and instructors.
College of New Caledonia will accept completed applications under the auspices of this program.
Certificate and Diploma Programs
Business Administration Diplomas Accounting and Finance
Business Administration Computer Information Systems
Hospitality AdministrationMarketing and Management
ManagementBusiness Management
At the College of New Caledonia students may take the first and, in many cases, the second year of more than 80 degree programs offered in British Columbia
1st and 2nd year University Transfer courses available in Arts and Social Sciences, Commerce and Economics, Computer Science, Finance and Marketing
1st year University Transfer courses available in Applied Science and Engineering.
Diploma – Criminology - This program prepares students for entry into various career options within the criminal justice field. For those planning to further their education, the Criminology Diploma is directly transferable to Simon Fraser University’s School of Criminology, and is equivalent to the first two years of the Bachelor of Arts program at that institution. Students completing the Diploma-Criminology at the College of New Caledonia are given preferential admission to Simon Fraser University.
Diploma – Human Kinetics - This program allows the student in Human Kinetics the opportunity to obtain a two-year diploma while completing University credit courses including anatomy, conditioning, team and individual sport analysis, coaching theory, and introduction to sports administration, among others. Students completing the Diploma-Human Kinetics at the College of New Caledonia are given preferential admission to the University of British Columbia, the University of Victoria, and the University of Alberta.
For more detailed information about Associate Degrees and Diplomas, consult the College of New Caledonia calendar.
Website for International students: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/ined
Full-time Academic Calendar: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/calendar
Post Graduate Programs Calendar: http://www.cnc.bc.ca/GIS
Co-op Programs: www.cnc.bc.ca/co-op
Academic Requirements
Transcripts from High School and other post-secondary institutions (officially translated into English)
Students must be:
18 years of age
must have completed high school or equivalent of BC Grade 12
must meet all programme requirements
must have a minimum* TOEFL score of 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT) or IELTS score of 6.5 or have successfully completed English for Academic Purposes at CNC
*Students who have taken their High School studies in English will be exempt from providing TOEFL/IELTS scores.
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