Fall 2020 International FAQs

Yes. Click here to check out the programs that are available for international applicants.

At this time, our hope is that classes scheduled to start in September 2020 will proceed as planned.

Yes, all students will be attending classes via distributed learning models for the Fall 2020 semester.

Learn more: What is Distributed Learning?

We accept the Duolingo English Test. It is an English proficiency test taken online anytime. No travel to a test center or appointment is needed, you can take the test on a computer with a camera.  It will cost $49 USD and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample. These are shared with CMTN when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session. CMTN recognizes overall 95 score on Duolingo English Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

We also have another online English upgrading program available with our partner institution. Please contact international@coastmountaincollege.ca to find out more.

IRCC is still processing study permit applications. Please visit canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/apply.html on how to start an application.

IRCC states that taking courses online while still in your country of origin will not affect your Post Graduation Work Permit application.

See full statement here: canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors-foreign-workers-students.html

If you are considering the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) in the future, the duration of study completed without a valid study permit will not count towards the permit.

Email a scanned copy of your study permit approval letter (aka POE Letter of Introduction) to international@coastmountaincollege.ca including your student number. We will keep a record on your student profile.

We advise that you DO NOT book your flight ticket before your study permit is approved. Please email a scanned copy of your study permit approval letter (aka POE Letter of Introduction) to international@coastmountaincollege.ca when you receive one.

Only certain groups of people are able to enter to Canada, including international student whose study permit approved on and before March 18, 2020.

See link: canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/visitors-foreign-workers-students.html

A mandatory 14-day quarantine plan is required.

If you belong in this group, we ask you to travel to Canada closer to your program start date. CMTN’s International Advising Office will contact you pre-arrival by email. Please check your email regularly.

This is an individual decision and depends on your government’s travel advisories. We are not advising students to cancel their travel plans at this time.

During this fast-changing situation, you are strongly advised to wait to book your flight. Book your travel plans when you receive further updates from the International Advising Office. This will be closer to your program start date.

Flight cancellation insurance is highly recommended when booking your tickets.