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What kinds of programs are offered?

Colleges offer programs in Applied Arts, Business, Health and Human Services, and Technology

What's the job market like for graduates?

Employment rates are approximately 93% provincially.

How many colleges are there and where are they?

There are colleges in many major cities throughout Ontario, for example:

Algonquin College (Ottawa)
Le College Boreal (Sudbury)
Cambrian College (Sudbury)
Canadore College (North Bay)
Centennial College (Scarborough)
College d'Alfred (Alfred)
Conestoga College (Guelph)
Conestoga College (Kitchener)
Conestoga College (Waterloo)
Condederation College (Etobicoke)
Fanshawe College (London)
Humber College (Toronto)
Kemptville College (Kemptville)
La Cite collegiale (Ottawa)
Lambton College (Sarnia)
Loyalist College (Belleville)
Mohawk College (Hamilton/Brantford)
The Michener Institute (Toronto)
Niagara College (Welland)
Northern College (Timmins)
Ridgetown College (Ridgetown)
St. Clair College (Windsor)
St. Lawrence College (Kingston)
Sault College (Sault Ste. Marie)
Seneca College (North York)
Sheridan College (Oakville)
Sir Sanford Fleming College (Peterborough)

What's the length of programs?

College programs can be one, two or three years. Collaborative college/university programs are usually four years.
        
What's the approximate cost for a year?

The approximate cost for one year of study if a student moves away from home is $10,500 (includes tuition, student fees, residence, meals, textbooks, personal (costs)
        
What are the admission requirements?

Depends on the program, but generally speaking an Ontario Secondary School diploma is required with grade 12 English at the "C" or "U" level for all programs. Some programs also require senior Mathematics and Science "C", "U/C" or "U". Admission decisions are usually based on the grades but sometimes questionnaires and attendance at information sessions are considered.

How does a student apply?

Applicants to Ontario Collges apply through OCAS (Ontario College Application Services). Application forms are submitted through secondary guidance offices.

What types of programs are there?

Colleges have Applied Degrees, Diplomas and Certificate programs.

Are some programs more competitive than others?

Yes, particularly in the areas of Health, Human Services, and Media

How can I get more information?

- Contact your school's guidance department

- Contact the colleges, or visit the website of the Ontario College Application Services at http://www.ocas.on.ca