LONDON, ONTARIO Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology International Centre London, Ontario, Canada www.FanshaweC.ca/International INTERNATIONAL CENTRE Marketing, Recruiting, Services Fanshawe College London, Ontario, Canada General Information about Canada • 9,984.670 Km2 – 2nd largest • 10 Provinces and 3 Territories • Provincial Educational System • G8 Country, Strong Economy and Great Opportunities • Capital City: Ottawa Location of Fanshawe: London, Ontario LONDON, CANADA • 370,000 people city 500,000 with suburbs • Safe, clean, modern, historic & beautiful • 2 hrs. from Toronto, Detroit, Niagara Falls • Student and young people oriented: 24/7 gyms, cafes, restaurants, bike lanes, shopping… • 39 festivals per year, theatres, beaches… LONDON, CANADA • 4 seasons (-10C and +26C are average January and July temperatures) • Home of large Canadian and International companies: CAMI General Motors, Toyota, 3М, McCormick Canada, London Life Insurance Company, Labatt, Carling • International Airport • Via Rail trains to Toronto & Greyhound buses within Canada/US • Average family income $78,873 per year • 6.09% unemployment (Toronto 7.63%)* • Average house $ 247,818 (Toronto $ 515,775)* *MoneySense 2013 LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA Images on this slide courtesy of The London Economic Development Office - Richard Bain and John Kime FANSHAWE COLLEGE One of the largest colleges in Canada 5 campus sites London main campus London downtown Simcoe St. Thomas Woodstock 15,000 full-time students & 1,800 international Unlocking Potential Certificate -1 year Diploma - 2 years Around 200 academic programs Advanced Diploma – 3 years Bachelor – 4 years Post-Graduate – 1 year ACADEMIC SCHOOLS Applied Science & Technology Building Technology Lawrence Kilin School of Business Contemporary Media Design Health Sciences & Nursing Human Services Information Technology Language & Liberal Studies Tourism & Hospitality Transportation Technology www.fanshawec.ca/international ACADEMIC SCHOOLS FANSHAWE COLLEGE TOP 10 Top 10 Programs Chosen by International Students Top 10 Countries Represented Bahamas China El Salvador Information Security Management India Hospitality Management Jamaica Business - Accounting Korea Project Management Nigeria International Business Management Early Childhood Education Business - Finance Marketing Management General Arts and Science Culinary Skills – Chef Training + over 180 other programs Pakistan Russia Ukraine + 50 other countries www.collegesontario.org KPI: Graduate Employment Rate Released April 15, 2014 Ontario Colleges Average Graduate Employment Rate: 83.4% •200 Fanshawe College Programs Average: •75 Fanshawe College Programs: •17 Fanshawe College Programs: 86.4% 85%-100% 100% Colleges Ontario Highest: 89.1% Cooperative Education Internship Programs Employment opportunities 45 Co-op diploma programs, largest in Canada 1,200 employers hiring co-op students each year over 1,000 employers using the college’s job posting service Scholarships Entrance scholarships for candidates with high English level Scholarships for academic achievement Scholarships for volunteering and other activities Athletics Varsity: soccer, golf, running, softball, badminton, curling, baseball, basketball, volleyball, … Campus Recreation: seasonal calendar Fitness Center INTERNATIONAL CENTRE Fast admissions process: fully on-line Agent support Student services Peer tutoring & mentorship Full time certified immigration consultant Requirements: For Academic Programs: • Application form • Transcripts (some program might require more) • English Language Test overseas or at Fanshawe • Admission dates: September & January, some programs start also in March and May LIVING IN LONDON • • • Student Residences Homestay Private room or apartment On-Campus Dormitory • Traditional Residence Suites • Townhouse Units AVERAGE STUDENT EXPENSES IN LONDON VS.TORONTO COLLEGES London Toronto Tuition (average) per year $11,000-$14,000 $12,000-$18,000 Other student fees $650-$1,900 $650-$1,900 1 wk in a homestay with 3 meals $175 $210 Airport transfer from Toronto $0 (paid by FC) $60-$120 Student Residence $450-$670 $750-$950 Bachelor (studio) apartment From $520 From $800 Room Off Campus $400-$550 $500-$700 City transportation pass $0 (included) $108 Dinner in a restaurant $25-$45 $40-$75 Fanshawe College London, Ontario, Canada Work Opportunities in Canada 20 hours per week during semester or full-time on holidays Open work permit for spouses Free school for children Co-op / internship (4 months per year of study) Post grad work (up to 3 years of open work permit) www.fanshawec.ca/international www.CIC.gc.ca University Transfer 35 partner universities in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, Australia http://www.fanshawec.ca/university 2+2 & 3+1 programs Business Accounting (Western University) Hospitality Management (University of New Brunswick) Business and Commerce (Nipissing University) Dual Diploma programs - Nursing (Fanshawe + Western University) - Music Recording Arts (Fanshawe + Western University) - Media Theory and Production (Fanshawe + Western University) WORLD UNIVERSITY RANKING 2014 (ARWU) 7 of Canada’s top ranked universities have articulation agreements with Fanshawe College TRANSFER •University of Toronto •McGill University •McMaster University •University of Ottawa •Western University •University of Waterloo •York University English Language Institute ESL, IELTS, Summer Program English Language Evaluation - accepted by Fanshawe, Western, Huron, Brescia, Kings. Flexible start dates 4, 8, 16 weeks May-August 8-16 weeks September – April ESL, Cultural & Career Summer Camp for Teenagers 14 – 18 years old July and August start dates 2, 3 & 4 weeks program Homestay and Residence options ESL 12 hours/ wk Daily social and cultural activities Career workshops and tours Weekend excursions International Opportunities Semester Abroad Work, Volunteering, Internships University Transfer - USA, UK, Ireland, Australia LONDON, ONTARIO, CANADA Fanshawe International Tel.: (519)452 4278 Fax: (519) 659 9393 E-mail: Int@FanshaweC.ca Facebook: Fanshawe International Vk.com: Fanshawe College Web: www.fanshawec.ca/international