SAULT COLLEGE, SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO
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Overview
Overview
Sault College Ranking, Programs, Admission Process & Living Cost
Sault College is a public college located in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. The college was established in 1965 and offers courses in the areas of Applied Arts and Technology.
Why should you choose Sault College?
Rankings and Standings
Key Features
- Offers full time programs, which includes apprenticeships and part time programs which include online and independent programs.
- Provides Professional Development and Corporate Training programs under the part time and distance learning courses.
- Offers summer exchanges as well as International Degree Completion programs, in partnership with various international universities.
- Provision of exchange and study abroad programs with international universities like Korea Aerospace University, Institutes of Technology Ireland, Iverness College, University of Northampton, etc.
- Offers admission to Mature Students. These students are required to submit the scores obtained in the Canadian Academic Achievement Test (CAAT) at the time of application.
Highlights
| Number of Specializations | 162 |
| Programs Available | Undergraduate, Graduate, Apprenticeship, and Certificate Programs |
| Annual Intake | 2316 (2015-16) |
| Number of International Students | 63 (2015-16) |
| Test scores accepted for international students | IELTS and TOEFL |
| Test scores accepted for matured students | CAAT |
Campus & Residence
The students studying in Sault college has numerous benefits from the campus. Besides residence, mentioned are few advantages of the campus
Campus
Sault College has its only campus in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. It offers unparalleled services to its students
- Counselling center for students – Academic and personal counselling setup is available, its helps to resolve issues in various aspects of life.
- Sault college respects and celebrates diversity in culture. They offer a welcoming place with numerous diverse students, making the college rich in culture.
- Library offers an opportunity of individual and group studies along with computers and comfortable lounges for peaceful studies.
- The student job center in the campus helps current students and alumni find employment in the field of study.
Residence
On-Campus Residence
- Sault College provides on-campus housing and has double, single, premium single and barrier-free rooms available for its students.
- Students can also opt for off-campus housing with Sault College’s off-campus connections.
- The college has various franchises like Subway, Tim Hortons and Chartwells Cafeteria, providing various meal options for the students of Sault College.
How to apply for On-Campus Residence?
- Visit the official website of the college at www.saultcollege.ca.
- Click on “Student Life” tab following “Campus Services” tab.
- Click on “Residence and Housing” option.
- Click on “How to Apply” under the “Residence” option.
- Click on “Online Application Form” and fill the form.
- Pay the application fees – CAD 50.
- Submit the application form.
Off-Campus Residence
Sault college provides the facility of off-campus. The college has partnered with Place4Students Inc. which provides online collection of various housing options. The database provides real-time data about the vacancies in the required area.
Students can receive a high quality and reliable options for housing in the provided area.
Programs Offered
- The college offers full time and part time undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- College also offers various Part-Time & Distance Learning Programs.
- Student exchange and International Degree Completion programs are offered in partnership with various international universities.
Full-Time – Fields of Study
| Academic Upgrading | Apprenticeship | Aviation |
| Business | Community Integration Through Co-Operative Education | Community Services |
| Continuing Education | Culinary | Engineering Technology |
| General Arts & Science | Health Programs | Indigenous Studies |
| Information Technology Studies | Justice Studies | Language and Communication |
| Media and Design | Natural Environment and Outdoor Studies | Salon and Spa Services |
Graduate Studies
For international students
| Business | Continuing Education |
| Information Technology Studies | Engineering Technology |
| Natural Environment and Outdoor Studies | - |
Apprenticeship Programs
| Automotive Service Technician | Commercial Vehicle Common Core - Level I | Construction and Maintenance Electrician |
| Cook | Hairstylist | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician |
| Industrial Electrician | Ironworker | Parts technician |
| Plumber | Steamfitting | Truck & Coach Technician |
| Utility Arborist | - | - |
All you need to know about Application Process
The applications are available for fall, winter and summer season. The requirement may differ for domestic and international students. Mentioned is the detail about filing an application with the college.
Pre-requisites
Every program has its own requirements. Students can find out the requirements for the chosen program at the official website.
English Language Proficiency for International Students
The college receives scores from various tests acceptable as a proof of English language proficiency. Mentioned are the tests acceptable, by the programs along with the minimum score requirement decided as an eligibility criterion
For Diploma Program
| Test | Minimum Score Required |
| TOEFL | 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT) & 79-80 (iBT) |
| IELTS | 6.0 with lower band not below 5.5 |
| CAE | 52-57 or level B2 |
| CPE | Grade C |
| PTE | 60 |
All About Application Process
| Last date of Application | May 31 for programs starting in August/September |
| Last date to submit Fee | 31-Jul |
| Application fee | CAD 140 (non-refundable) |
Documents Required for International Students
Requirement of scanned copies of the documents:
- Educational Documents
- Passport
- English Proficiency test results
- Transcripts
- backlog certificates
- No resume required unless the gap years of 5-10 years from education occurs.
- Document size must not be higher than 50MB.
How to Apply?
- Students can apply in Fall, Winter and Summers.
- The fall term starts in the month of September, the winter term starts in the month of January and the summer term starts in the month of May.
For Domestic Students
- Visit the official website of the college at www.saultcollege.ca
- Click on the “Admissions” tab at the top right corner of the page.
- Click on the “How to apply” tab.
- Click on the www.ontariocolleges.ca link provided in the first step of the How to Apply page.
- Click on the “Apply Now” button.
- Fill the necessary details and register as a new candidate.
- Login with the credentials and fill out the application form accurately for your respective courses.
- Pay the application fees of CAD 95 to ontariocolleges.ca.
- Submit the application form and wait for further instructions from the college.
For International Students
- Visit the official website of the college at www.saultcollege.ca
- Click on the “Admissions” tab at the top right corner of the page.
- Click on the “How to apply” tab.
- Click on the “International Student” tab.
- Scroll down to find the “Apply Now” button and click on it.
- Click on the “Sign up” button.
- Fill out the required details and register as a new candidate.
- Login with your credentials and fill out the application form accurately.
- Application fee is CAD 50 and can be paid online through net banking, credit card or
- Submit the application form and await further communication from the college.
Cost & Expenditure
The tuition fee depends upon the program chosen. Mentioned is the range of tuition fees along with the charges for residence and meal plan.
Tuition Fee
| Domestic Students | CAD 2,943 CAD 9,471 |
| International Students | CAD 14,297 CAD 21,564 |
Few Other Expenses
- Campus One Card – CAD 15
- Student Financial Assistance Fee – CAD 15
- Employment Service Fee – CAD 45
- SCSU – CAD 158 Student Trust Fund – CAD 184
Residence Fees
| Room Assignment | Meal Plan | Total Charges |
| Traditional Double CAD 5,356 | Standard CAD 3,074 | CAD 8,430 |
| Enhanced CAD 3,698 | CAD 9,054 | |
| Single CAD 6,156 | Standard CAD 3,074 | CAD 9,230 |
| Enhanced CAD 3,698 | CAD 9,854 | |
| Premium Single CAD 6,956 | Standard CAD 3,074 | CAD 10,030 |
| Enhanced CAD 3,698 | CAD 10,654 |
Financial Aids and Assistance
Sault College offers various financial assistance and scholarships for its students. Some of them are mentioned below:
Entrance Awards
The college provides an expected award of CAD 500 which would be paid during the fall season in the tuition fee.
OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)
This program aids the students who are unable to fund for the college. It is a need-based program which supplements the financial resources that students are expected to contribute.
Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards
Scholarships are released for the students who have attained minimum GPA of 3.0. Bursaries are need-based and support the financially weak students. Awards are based on grades and financial needs.
Few Well-Known
Awards
| Room Assignment | Meal Plan | Total Charges |
| Traditional Double CAD 5,356 | Standard CAD 3,074 | CAD 8,430 |
| Enhanced CAD 3,698 | CAD 9,054 | |
| Single CAD 6,156 | Standard CAD 3,074 | CAD 9,230 |
| Enhanced CAD 3,698 | CAD 9,854 | |
| Premium Single CAD 6,956 | Standard CAD 3,074 | CAD 10,030 |
| Enhanced CAD 3,698 | CAD 10,654 |
Scholarships
| Dr. Samarendranath Banerjee Memorial | CAD 1,000 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year and CAD1,500 4th year |
| Brookfield Renewable Energy Group - Power Generation | CAD 1,000 |
| Community First Mildred Krmpotich Memorial | CAD 1,000 |
Bursaries
| Gwen Iburg Bursary | CAD 1,000 |
| Gwen Korrey Memorial Bursary - Zonta Club Of Sault Ste. Marie Area | CAD 500 |
| Masonic Foundation Of Ontario Bursary | CAD 500 (approx) |
- Bursaries for Student with Disabilities and Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities (BSWD & CSG-PDSE).
- Student Exceptional Expense Bursaries for students having difficulties in meeting their educational costs.
- Part-time Canada Student Loans for low-income students.
Work while you Study
Sault college offers work-study program for the students in need of financial help. The students can work on the regular days and summers too.
Student Employment On-Campus during the Academic Year
The students who need financial help are offered this program. The students can work a maximum of 10 hours per week for 20 weeks or 200 hours. Jobs are posted as per the job updates.
Sault College Summer Work Program
The students who need financial help are offered this program during the summer period i.e. May to August. Jobs are posted, and application is available at student job center in the month of April.
Alumni Network
Alumni of Sault college can take the benefits from the college even after the course is completed. Benefits to the alumni network are provided along with names of the famous alumni.
The alumni may take an advantage of the insurance provider Johnson Inc. selected by the college.
Some notable Alumni
- Charles (Chuck) Cartmill – CEO, Cartmill Group of Companies: Solar Global Solutions
- Kristina Lengyel – Vice President, Global Professional Services: Kronos
- Darren Madahbee – Registered Social Service Worker
- Jeannette Orazietti – Business Owner: Jeannette’s Custom Cakes
Programs
| COURSE NAME | ANNUAL FEES | DURATION | EXAM ACCEPTED | EXAM ACCEPTED | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate Aircraft Structural Repair Technician | $ 11,385 | 1 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Business | $ 11,127 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Business - Accounting | $ 11,127 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Graduate Certificate [Grad.Cert] Business Management | $ 11,924 | 1 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Civil Engineering Technician | $ 11,598 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Computer Programmer | $ 11,385 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Computer Programmer Analyst | $ 11,385 | 3 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Culinary Management | $ 11,385 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Early Childhood Education | $ 11,128 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation | $ 11,385 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Electrical Engineering Technician - Process Automation and Trades | $ 11,385 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Esthetician | $ 16,797 | 45 WEEKS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Graphic Design - Digital Media | $ 11,385 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Hairstyling | $ 16,797 | 45 WEEKS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Mechanical Engineering Technician - Manufacturing | $ 11,385 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Certificate Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Maintenance | $ 11,385 | 1 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Certificate Mechanical Techniques - Machine Shop | $ 11,385 | 1 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant | $ 11,385 | 2 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Diploma Office Administration - Executive | $ 16,797 | 46 WEEKS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
| Certificate Personal Support Worker | $ 11,385 | 1 YEARS | IELTS 6 | TOEFL 89 | VIEW DETAILS |
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