International Student Fees & Costs
Please note: All fees in Canadian dollars
Application Fees
Item |
Amount |
Notes |
Application Fee |
$100 |
non-refundable |
Note: Effective January 2010, a $5000 tuition deposit will be required prior to receiving a Letter of Admissions
Program Fees – effective September 2012
Programs |
Fees* |
Duration | |
English as a Second Language (ESL) Programs |
$5,000 |
Semester |
4 months |
College Prep and University Transfer courses taken in conjunction with ESL |
$6,500 |
Semester |
4 months |
Academic, Career and Technical programs (up to 6 courses per semester) |
$6,500 |
Semester |
4 months |
$4,500 |
Quarter |
3 months | |
$3,250 |
Term |
2 months | |
Vocational and Trades Programs |
$1,500 |
Month |
|
Co-operative Education Work Term |
$1,350 |
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Specialized Programs Tuition Fees - for international students (excluding student ancillary fees, books and/or supplies)
Program |
Credential |
Total Tuition |
Duration |
Dental Hygiene |
Diploma |
$53,000 |
2 years. Please note: One year of qualifying studies are required before program entry. |
Certified Dental Assistant |
Certificate |
$15,100 |
34 weeks (8.5 months) |
Practical Nursing |
Diploma |
$31,000 |
20 months. Please note: Qualifying studies are required before program entry in the form of one (1) course (PNUR101) for approximately $1,500 (which is not included in tuition quotation). |
Health Care Assistant |
Certificate |
$11,250 |
29 weeks (7.5 months) |
Health Care Assistant - ESL |
Certificate |
$18,000 |
49 weeks |
Music |
Certificate |
$16,300 |
1 year program (2 semesters) |
Music |
Diploma |
$32,600 |
2 year program |
Other Fees
Item |
Amount |
Fees for Student Society, Recreation, Daycare, Bus Pass |
Approximately $140-$240/semester depending on program |
Books and Supplies |
ESL approximately $100/semester |
Other programs approximately $500-$600/semester | |
Homestay Option |
$225 one-time only service fee |
$750/month accommodation and food (service fee and first month’s accommodation are non-refundable). Note: Fees will increase to $800/month effective September 1, 2012 | |
Medical Insurance |
$130 for three months; then $64.00/month for BC Medical Plan |
Payment Options
All fees can be paid by credit card, international bank draft, postal money order or wire transfer.
Refund Policy
Camosun College International fees are generally non-refundable. Under extreme circumstances a proportional refund may be approved by the Director upon receipt of a written request outlining the specific circumstances. Circumstances of medical or immediate family emergencies will be considered. Students who show proof that their study permit application was denied, will receive a refund.