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International Education - Frequently Asked Questions

Secondary Students

1. How do I enroll in a K-12 school in Newfoundland and Labrador?
2. Do secondary international students need health insurance?
3. What are the fees and tuition?

Post-Secondary Students

Newfoundland and Labrador’s public post-secondary institutions consist of Memorial University of Newfoundland and the College of the North Atlantic. With state-of-the-art facilities, excellent research and development opportunities, internationally recognized programs, and respected and approachable faculty, Newfoundland and Labrador’s post-secondary education institutions are preparing graduates for careers around the world.

1. How do I enroll in a public post-secondary institution in Newfoundland and Labrador?
2. What are the fees and tuition?
3. Can international students work while attending school in Newfoundland and Labrador?
4. Do post-secondary international students need health insurance?

Secondary Students

1. How do I enroll in a K-12 school in Newfoundland and Labrador?

1. You must apply directly to the School District in which you wish to study.

2. You must be accepted in a program of study by a recognized secondary school and receive a Letter of Acceptance (required to apply for a study permit).

3. If your program of study is longer than 6 months in duration, you must apply for and be granted a study permit (and temporary resident visa if required) from Canadian immigration authorities. In most cases, you will have to include a medical examination with your application. For more information: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp .

Please note: minor children who come to Canada to study and who are not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, must be cared for by a responsible adult in Canada. This person is known as a custodian. Legal arrangements must be made to give the custodian permission to act in place of a parent. For more information: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-minors.asp .

Students are responsible for finding appropriate accommodations while studying in Newfoundland and Labrador, which they may wish to arrange through their agent.

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2. Do secondary international students need health insurance?

Yes. All secondary international students must enroll in and purchase Health Insurance as arranged by the School District.

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3. What are the fees and tuition?

Information on fees and tuition can be found at the School District in which you are interested in studying.

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Post-Secondary Students

1. How do I enroll in a public post-secondary institution in Newfoundland and Labrador?

1. You must apply directly to the institution in which you wish to study.
To become a student at Memorial University of Newfoundland please visit their website .
To become a student at College of the North Atlantic please visit their website .

2. You must be accepted in a program of study and receive a Letter of Acceptance (required to apply for a study permit).

3. If your program of study is longer than 6 months in duration, you must apply for and be granted a study permit (and temporary resident visa if required) from Canadian immigration authorities. In most cases, you will have to include a medical examination and police certificate with your application. For more information: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp .

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2. What are the fees and tuition?

Fees and tuition can vary depending on the program of interest. For more information please go to:

• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• College of the North Atlantic

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3. Can international students work while attending school in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Yes. Post-secondary international students attending public institutions are eligible to work on-campus without a work permit. In order to work off-campus, or after graduation, work permits are required and eligibility conditions must be met.

For more information please go to: www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work.asp or contact your international student advisor:

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4. Do post-secondary international students need health insurance?

Yes. All international students must have health insurance. International students undertaking post-secondary studies in Newfoundland and Labrador are eligible for health care coverage under the province’s Medical Care Plan (MCP). The program applies to any foreign individual issued an official study permit by Citizenship and Immigration Canada before entering the country. The individual must be attending an educational institution in Newfoundland and Labrador for a period of at least 12 months. Dependents of the student will also be covered under MCP, provided they are living in the province and have relevant documentation to support their application. For more information: www.health.gov.nl.ca/mcp/html/inter_students.htm.

International students who do not meet the eligibility requirements to obtain MCP coverage may purchase health insurance from a private provider. Contact your school for further details:

• Memorial University of Newfoundland
• College of the North Atlantic

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