Admission Requirements for students educated outside of Canada
To be admissible to study at the College, the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (see below) at the College preparation level or higher is needed. Some programs require further studies. Students are required to be at least 18 years old by the end of their first semester.
To study in a post-diploma program, you will need a high school diploma plus a College or University diploma or degree.
If you have a 5-year gap between your last studies and your application to Sault College, you may be required to submit a Resume/CV with your application.
Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission as many programs are competitive and program ranking can occur. Higher academic achievement and English proficiency results may be required for some programs when ranking occurs.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Applicants with credentials in languages other than English must be submitted with a certified true translation, along with the official academic record in the language of instruction. Sault College instructs its courses in English, and as such, an applicant must demonstrate English proficiency to meet the demands of our programs. To demonstrate English proficiency, applicants must have studied in an English-speaking secondary or postsecondary institution for a minimum duration of two years or have studied in English in one of the following countries: Canada, Australia, Ghana, Ireland Kenya, Mauritius, Nigeria, New Zealand, Singapore, United States of America, United Kingdom and Caribbean countries excluding Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Puerto Rico.
English Language Proficiency For Diploma and College Certificate Programs
Results must be from within two years of the start of the program and must meet the following minimum requirements:
- TOEFL score of 79-80 for the Internet-based test (iBT) and no test below 20
- IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
- Cambridge English Exam C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 169 or more with no single test score below 162
- PTE Academic 60, no band below 52
- Duolingo 110, no band below 105
- CAEL overall score of 60 and no part below 50
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 7 for all areas: reading, writing, speaking, listening
English Language Proficiency For Graduate Certificate Programs
Results must be from within two years of the start of the program and must meet the following minimum requirements:
- TOEFL score of 88 for the Internet-based Test (iBT) and no test below 21
- IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
- Cambridge English Exam C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more with no single test score below 169
- PTE Academic 60
- Duolingo 120, no band below 115
- CAEL overall band score of 70 and no part below 60
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 8 for all areas: reading, writing, speaking, listening
English Language Proficiency for Practical Nursing (3024), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (3401, 3405) and Internationally Educated Nurses – Nursing in Canada (3049)
Results must be from within two years of the start of the program and must meet the following minimum requirements:
- TOEFL (iBT) score of 88 overall
- TOEFL (CBT) score of 230 overall
- IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
- PTE Academic score of 60 overall
- CAEL overall band score of 70 and no part below 60
- Cambridge English Exam C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a Cambridge Score of 176 or more
- Duolingo minimum score of 120, no band below 115
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 8 for all areas: reading, writing, speaking, listening
English Language Proficiency for Bachelor of Engineering – Mechatronics (4200)
Results must be from within two years of the start of the program and must meet the following minimum requirements:
- TOEFL score of 84 for the Internet-based test (iBT) and no test below 21 or 560 for paper-based test
- IELTS Academic score of 6.5 with no band lower than 6.0
- MELAB score of 78
- PTE Academic (58-60)
- Duolingo score of 120
- CAEL overall band score of 60 and writing of 60
- Cambridge English Exam (FCE/CAE/CPE) 180 (with no single test score below 169)
Engineering Degree Requirements
English Language Proficiency for Aviation Commercial Pilot Operations Results must be from within two years of the start of the program and must meet the following minimum requirements:
- IELTS Academic score of 7.0 with no band lower than 6.5
- PTE Academic (67 with no bands less than 65)
- Cambridge English Exam C1 or C2 with a score of 190 and no single test score less than 180
- Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) Level 9 for all areas
Admissions Requirements by Country
India
- All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Year 12 State Board Exams (AISSCE, ISCE, SSC) Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate Certificate (AISSCE, ISC, Pre-University Certificate Statement of Marks)
- Copies of original documents should be attested as “true copies” by the educational institution
- School Record Diploma/Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study
- Please note that College Record is not sufficient
About
It’s time to find your real you. Welcome to Sault College!
We are located in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, which is the perfect setting for your education to begin. The numbers don’t lie. Our students love us and we are proud to shout it out!
At our college, you’ll notice a big difference from the moment you walk through the door. You will be warmly welcomed by those who will greet you and we’ll want to know your name.
When you visit us, we will also give you and your family a customized tour that’s all about you – letting you see our impressive facilities and what we have to offer based on what you might like to study.
History
Our College’s proud history, over more than five decades, can easily be divided into three eras.
In the fall of 1965, the institution opened its doors as the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Vocational Centre, or OVC. Similar “training schools” began in London and Ottawa.
The OVCs evolved into Ontario’s community colleges. In 1967 the Ontario government established a system of Colleges of Applied Arts & Technology, more often known as community colleges.
Sault Ste. Marie’s OVC became the Sault Campus of the newly established Cambrian College of Applied Arts & Technology. Its main campus was located in Sudbury. A second satellite campus opened in North Bay.
Community colleges enjoyed immediate public acceptance and support. In fact, Cambrian’s enrolment growth was so rapid that within only five years the satellites became independent colleges.
The independent Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology emerged in 1973. Cambrian’s second satellite campus – in North Bay – became Canadore College of Applied Arts & Technology.
Sault College has grown tremendously over the years, adding programs in all disciplines. We now respond to the postsecondary educational needs of more than 4,500 part-time and full-time students each year.
Tuition And Fees
Full-time student: a postsecondary program student enrolled for at least 70 per cent of the program credits or 66 2/3 of the courses required for the program in any semester. Exception: for the BScN program full-time is defined as a minimum of 12 credits per semester.
Part-time student: a postsecondary program student enrolled in less than 70 per cent of the program credits and fewer than 66 2/3 of the courses required for the program in any semester. Exception: for the BScN program part-time is defined as fewer than 12 credits per semester.
Total fees can vary depending on what program you’re interested in. Tuition amounts are determined annually based on the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities (MTCU) directives, after which time we can pass the most current information along to you in your acceptance package. Typically, for the fall term, a $500.00 Deposit is due by the middle of June with the balance due in early August. For winter term, total fees are due by the first Friday in December. For summer term, total fees are due in early April. For exact dates, please refer to the current Important Dates Calendar.
Ancillary Fees – 2025/2026 Academic Year
Ancillary Fees – 2024/2025 Academic Year
How To Pay
Refund Policy
Students have access to their personalized Schedule of Fees (Fee Statement) through the Student Portal .
Scholarships, Bursaries And Awards
The Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards program exists to recognize academic achievement and inspire students to pursue their educational goals while reducing financial obstacles along the way.
Interested in Applying for Scholarships and Awards?
The application for each academic year will open on October 1 on the Student Portal. If you have any questions about the application process, please email us at student.financial.assistance@saultcollege.ca.
Interested in Donating or Creating an Award?
Donors are encouraged to contact the Student Financial Assistance Office at student.financial.assistance@saultcollege.ca or by calling 705-759-2554, ext. 2714 for information on creating new awards, making donations to existing awards or establishing an endowment fund.
Full-time students attending Sault College, including our Toronto and Brampton campuses, are eligible to apply for a variety of scholarships, awards, and bursaries. Scholarships are normally awarded on the basis of academic achievement. To be considered for scholarships, a student must be maintaining a minimum 3.0 accumulated GPA. Bursaries are awarded primarily on the basis of financial need. Awards are usually awarded on the basis of both financial need and academic performance. All scholarships and awards are intended to encourage a high standard of academic and personal achievement.
The Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards Application will be available on the Student Portal under “My Records” in October of each year. The application must be completed and submitted no later than the deadline noted. While the College reserves the right to make awards to students who have not applied, no student who has applied may claim any right of consideration by the College. One on-line application for College scholarships, bursaries and awards is usually all that is required for consideration for any available award. However, there are a small number of awards that require additional information to be submitted and will be identified on the online application. Liability will be assumed by the College for the payment of scholarships, bursaries and awards only to the extent that expected gifts from donors or returns from particular investments of endowed funds are realized. Sault College reserves the right to make required changes, including cancellation of some awards.
Online applications may be submitted by any full-time student (as defined in the Academic Policies) who is enrolled in a postsecondary program at Sault College.
When your application is submitted you will receive a confirmation email regarding the submitted application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, you should email the Student Financial Assistance Office at student.financial.assistance@saultcollege.ca to determine whether your application was submitted.
Unless otherwise specified, awards will be awarded in the winter semester, often in March.
How Much Is Tuition?
Tuition varies depending on what program you’re interested in. In May of each year, tuition rates are determined provincially by the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities, after which time we can pass the most current information along to you in your confirmation package. Typically tuition fees are due by the last week of June to prepare for your program’s staffing and course requirements.
For tuition, ancillary fee and book supply information for your specific program, please visit your program of interest and under “program overview” click on “Program Fact Sheet”.
If you are already a student at Sault College, simply visit your portal and click on fees owing.
What Is The Application Deadline?
To be considered on an equal basis for programs beginning in the fall, your application must be received at ontariocolleges.ca no later than February 1.
After February 1, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, provided there are still vacancies in the program(s) of your choice.
For programs beginning in January, the equal consideration deadline is October 1.
What Is The Application Fee?
The application fee is a $110 non-refundable fee that allows you to apply to maximum of five programs in Ontario, with up to three program choices at any one college.
The $110 fee is paid to Ontariocolleges.ca by credit card, money order, certified cheque or on-line banking.
Equal Consideration Date
To be considered on an equal basis, your application needs be received at www.ontariocolleges.ca no later than February 1.
After February 1, applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, provided that there is still room in your program(s) of choice.
If you want to see which programs are still open and accepting applications, click onto www.ontariocolleges.ca and use the ‘Find Program’ feature.
What Is An Offer Of Admission?
An offer of admission is a letter from the Registrar’s office letting you know that you’ve been accepted into Sault College.
The earliest date that colleges in Ontario send out their offers of admission is February 1.
At Sault College, all qualified applicants will receive offers of admission starting February 1.
For applicants in highly competitive programs, offers of admission may be sent out at a later date.
You may only accept one offer of admission.
What Is A Conditional Offer Of Admission?
If you are granted conditional acceptance, you will have to meet all outstanding admission requirements before your acceptance can be finalized.
This usually applies to students currently attending secondary school when applying, and the conditional admission decision is based on mid-term grades.
If you are a student with a conditional acceptance to a limited-enrolment program, you will need to keep your grades above the minimum required average in certain courses or programs to finalize the acceptance.
Note: Students with conditional offers still need to meet all confirmation or payment deadlines.
How Do I Confirm My Offer Of Admission?
You can confirm your offer of admission online at www.ontariocolleges.ca or by calling the ontariocolleges.ca Customer Contact Centre at 1.888.892.2228.
Please do not mail your offer of admission to ontariocolleges.ca.
When Is The Deadline To Confirm My Offer?
May 1st is the deadline to confirm your offer of admission with www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Please note that if you apply after May 1, you are given two weeks to confirm your offer of acceptance.
Where Can I Get Information About Housing?
Both on and off campus housing options are maintained by our Residence Office. Please feel free to visit us at here
Where Can I Get Details On Admission Requirements?
Generally, a high school diploma is needed for college admission, or mature student status. Each program has its own specific entrance requirements. Please check the “what you’ll need” section of the program your interested in to find out entrance requirements. To discuss your individual situation, please contact the Registrar’s Office at 705.759.6700.
Do You Have On Campus Employment Services?
Yes, the Student Success and Job Centre is located in the A1280, and provides employment services to our students. Whether you’re looking for a part-time job on or off campus during the school year, a co-op job, a summer job, or your first job after graduation, we’re here to help. Current job postings are available on the student portal or on our office job board. Employer job fairs in the fall and winter allow you to explore all your employment opportunities. We also assist with resume writing.
Do You Offer Scholarships?
Sault College has over two million dollars in Scholarships, Awards and Bursaries that we can award annually to students who apply.
Sault College Entrance Awards:
If you are a first-year student, you can receive the Sault College Entrance Award of $500 – all you need to do is apply. Last year, over 400 students received this award!
The application for this entrance award is found on the student portal. Please visit Student Financial Assistance for more information.
Or, once you have confirmed your offer of admission with us, check my.saultcollege.ca for more details.
Sault College Award for Returning Students:
Returning Sault College students will have the opportunity to apply for the Sault College Award for Returning Students on the student portal beginning in February of each year. The value for this award is $500.
See more details at my.saultcollege.ca
How Do I Find A Course Outline?
Course outlines can be found here.
