International application
Application Process
How to apply
You can see which programs are available to international students, and if they are open or closed for applications here: Program Availability
Ensure you have enough time to arrive for the start of your program. ¹û½´ÊÓƵ application processing times can be 4-6 weeks plus the .
Use the program search to quickly find more information about admission and graduation requirements for your desired programs: ¹û½´ÊÓƵ Program Search
Note that not all programs are available to international students so check program availability first.
- Age requirement
Applicants must be 18 years of age or turn 18 during their first semester. Applicants who are 17 years of age may be admitted only if they have completed British Columbia Grade 12 or equivalent and have a guardian residing with them during their studies, or if they wish to study for the summer session only. - Agents
Applicants residing in India, Pakistan or Nigeria must apply through an agent. For agent information, contact ¹û½´ÊÓƵ International at inted@okanagan.bc.ca. For agent recommendations in other countries, reach out to the
ESL STUDENTS
Duolingo: Language Assessment for placement in the English Language Program.
- Please submit a copy of your DuoLingo English test results with your ESL application and release your DuoLingo test results to ¹û½´ÊÓƵ through your DuoLingo account.
Academic IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and ¹û½´ÊÓƵELA scores are also accepted for placement. Late test results are emailed to intedapps@okanagan.bc.ca.
ACADEMIC STUDENTS
International students graduating from British Columbia high schools can use their BC grades to meet English requirements the same as domestic students.
Accepted English alternatives for the Bachelor of Business Administration and the Applied Bachelor of Arts: Community Research and Evaluation are found on the link below:
Accepted English alternatives for all other programs found on the link below:
For country-specific English requirement questions, please contact the International Marketing Team representing your region
Transcript must be in English or officially translated to English. Please save your documents as PDFs, and label them appropriately.
- All secondary/high school transcripts in one file
- English language proficiency documents (Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL, LPI, PTE or other) into one file
- All post-secondary documents (transcripts, degrees, diplomas or certificates) in one file
- Copy of your valid passport
Failure to list and provide transcripts from all institutions you attended on your application may be considered an intentional omission and will lead to the cancellation of your application for admission or withdrawal of your offer of admission.
International student applications are submitted online here:
There is a non-refundable $100 application fee payable by credit card.
Connect with your Marketing & Recruitment Specialist if you’re still unsure of specific admission requirements after reviewing the program’s webpage.
Ensure you have enough time to arrive for the start of your program. ¹û½´ÊÓƵ application processing times can be 4-6 weeks plus the .
Country and Continent Admission Requirements for ¹û½´ÊÓƵ
After you submit your application
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Login to your account to check your application status. Your status will say "applied" while it is in the processing queue.
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Wait for a Conditional Offer of Acceptance letter (4-6 weeks) from a complete application. If additional information is required, or ¹û½´ÊÓƵ is experiencing a high volume of applications, it may take longer.
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While waiting for your offer letter:
-start gathering documents for your study permit application.
-If considering applying for On-Campus Student Housing.
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Pay deposit and submit any other required items to get your acceptance letter.
-Send your Marketing & Recruitment Specialist your payment confirmation number.
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Receive a Letter of Acceptance and deposit receipt (7-10 business days)
- Submit your study permit application.
- Notify your Marketing & Recruitment Specialist after your study permit application has been submitted
- When you receive a decision about your study permit decision, notify your Marketing & Recruitment Specialist.
Tuition fees
International student tuition fees vary from program to program. To find out the estimated costs for your academic program please use the cost calculator on the right or view the international estimated cost page. Prices do not include student association fees (applicable to ESL for Academic Purposes, Certificate, Diploma and Degree programs only). Your account must be paid in full by the fee payment deadline. If you add or change courses after the fee payment deadline additional fees may be charged to your account.
You are expected to have enough money to cover the costs of your tuition, accommodation and living expenses while in Canada. Please see more information on the minimum on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada-IRCC website.
Students taking a minimum of three courses will still be considered full-time students and have all the benefits that this offers – including a more manageable course load, and the opportunity for off-campus work provided they meet all .
Payment SCAM alert
We have been alerted that there are companies contacting students to offer a discount on their tuition. They ask for your student ID to make a payment on your account through PayMyTuition (PMT), and ask you to pay them a reduced amount after you can see the payment on your ¹û½´ÊÓƵ (¹û½´ÊÓƵ) account. The card owner subsequently disputes the charge with their credit card company, causing PMT to reverse the payment on your ¹û½´ÊÓƵ account. This puts your ¹û½´ÊÓƵ account in bad standing, resulting in a HOLD on your account, reducing your access to many ¹û½´ÊÓƵ services, and may cause you to be dropped from classes or delay graduation if you are at the end of your program.
Payments to ¹û½´ÊÓƵ student accounts should never be made by unrelated third parties. You should not share your student ID with outside parties. If you are uncertain if a service is legitimate, please contact the International Education department so we can assist.
Be wary of any person offering to make a tuition payment on your behalf or promising a discount on payment. If the offer sounds too good to be true, it almost certainly is.
Payment options
Online application payments by:
Credit Card Only (Visa, MasterCard and American Express)
Tuition, Student Fees and Deposits.
- Tuition fees and deposits should be paid through PayMyTuition. PayMyTuition may be used to pay all amounts owing to ¹û½´ÊÓƵ, including Deposits, Tuition, Homestay, Residence, Medical and other Ancillary Fees.
- For payments made from within Canada, online payments can be paid directly through your Canadian Bank. (Add ¹û½´ÊÓƵ as the Payee and for your Account number it is your 300 - - - - - - student ID number).
- For additional information about fee payment deadlines etc, go to more payment options.
English for Academic Purposes Certificate – Kelowna Campus
$ 3,392 per (140 hour course/4 month semester)
Degree/Diploma Programs
$1,696 per course
Trades Programs, Engineering Technology or Health and Social Development Programs
Please see our Program Schedule and Tuition Fees or email the Marketing Recruitment Specialist from your country
Student Fees and Development and Technology Fees
All ¹û½´ÊÓƵ students are required to pay student fees each semester. These fees include student activity fees (about $70), development and technology fees (about $150), and student union fees ($90). The exact amount is calculated once you register for classes.
Other Fees
Please note that you may have to pay additional fees including student residence or homestay fees, student association fees and medical insurance fees.
International Student Deposit Refund and Deferral Procedures
English Language programs:
Tuition Deposit, Refund and Deferral Procedures for English Language Programs
Student Refund Policy (full year tuition)
Tuition Deposit, Refund and Deferral Procedures
Student Refund Policy ($10,000)
Tuition Deposit, Refund and Deferral Procedures
All refunds are issued to the student on the account regardless of who made the payment. Refunds are issued to the country of origin of the payment even if the student is now in Canada.
Withdraw from Courses
If you have to withdraw from courses you may be eligible for a tuition refund, provided that you do so within the withdrawal deadlines stated on the Important Dates Important dates | ¹û½´ÊÓƵ.
Unforeseen Circumstances
If International Students have to withdrawal due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control, students must submit supporting documents. Please email the marketing recruitment specialist from your country International Meet the Team | ¹û½´ÊÓƵ
Stay connected
The iCent app benefits International Students from the moment they are accepted into ¹û½´ÊÓƵ throughout their academic lives, by providing useful information and service support. The app is Free to download for all ¹û½´ÊÓƵ International Students.
Download the iCent App
International Orientation
We are happy that you are joining us this upcoming semester and hope you enjoy studying here at ¹û½´ÊÓƵ. An orientation session has been planned to provide you with the information you need to successfully start your semester here. Our orientation sessions are intended to help you navigate and understanding how things work at the College, and to make you feel like a welcome part of the College community.
Attending this event is MANDATORY for all new students. Find the next orientation on your campus below.