Wilfrid Laurier International College

• Location: Brantford, Canada,
• Established: 1911,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type: mixed.

Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC) is an international college that prepares students from Canada and other countries for admission to the university.

WLIC is part of the university of the same name and is located on one of its campuses, in Bratford. Here are the programs of preparation for admission to the bachelor's degree, which are adapted for foreign students. For more than 100 years of providing quality education, success among local and international students, entering many national rankings, the college has become one of the leading educational institutions in the field of international education. Representatives of more than 90 countries study on its campus, which makes it truly welcoming, multicultural and modern. Students come from different parts of the world to get an individual approach and the development of strong academic qualities, the experience of studying in one of the most favorable countries in the world.

The college campus, shared with the university, offers students several residential buildings.

• Grand River Hall

A five-storey building for 150 students, with suites for 3-7 students, accommodated in single and double rooms. On the first three floors of the building there are common areas: administrative offices, classrooms, a library, laundries.

• Lucy Marco Place

One of the largest buildings of the student residence, offering 112 single rooms and 28 luxury apartments. Each quadruple suite is equipped with two bathrooms, a kitchen with appliances, a living room. The laundry room is located in the basement of the building, and all floors can be reached by elevator.

• Post House

Located in the city center, the three-storey residential building offers 57 single rooms in suites, designed for three, four or seven residents.

• Wilkes House

The residence is located in the Heritage Quarter, in close proximity to the Post House residential building and the Student Center. Wilkes House is a historic building named after one of the founding families of the city. After a complete reconstruction of the building, the residence has 38 single rooms and a double room in seven apartments. Large suites that can accommodate up to eight people are equipped with everything you need: furnished bedrooms, bathrooms, work areas, two refrigerators and much more. The laundry room is located on the third floor.

• Expositor Place

Five floors of living quarters for 216 students, which are accommodated in suites for 3-7 people. There is a laundry room, student and conference rooms, underground parking and small grocery stores.

WLIC employees can offer alternative places to live off-campus: hotels, apartments, apartments and houses for rent, host families, city residences and others. The student should leave an application with requirements for price, location and number of neighbors - the college will definitely select suitable housing for him.

The city of Brantford, located in Southern Ontario, offers students a variety of leisure activities, from cultural and sporting activities to participation in social activities and excursions. Here, students will be able to enjoy the natural beauties of Canada: rivers, lakes, forests and mountains await lovers of fresh air and hiking. Local libraries, art galleries, museums and the Sanderson Center for the Performing Arts will appeal to art and art lovers: performances, exhibitions and concerts of both indigenous people and visiting artists will help students plunge into the culture and customs of Canada, diversify their free time and broaden their horizons.

• One of the top five institutions in Canada for student satisfaction, extracurricular activities in Maclean's 2021 rankings,
• One of the top ten experiential learning institutions in Maclean's 2021 ranking,
• More than 1500 students from 90 countries,
• Preparation for admission, which makes it possible to enroll immediately in the second year of the bachelor's degree,
• The ability to use the infrastructure of the campus of the University of Wilfrid Laurier,
• Start of education three times a year: September, January and May.
• WLIC offers foundation and first year university for students pursuing undergraduate degrees at Wilfrid Laurier University.
• They accept students with a broader range of academic credentials and with small class sizes and additional academic support enable them to excel and progess to the second year of their degree at Laurier.

Wilfrid Laurier International College shares a campus with the university of the same name, located in Brantford - one of the best cities for international students in terms of the number of cultural events, the level of growth of the labor market and the lowest cost of living.  Educational buildings are located in the city center and offer modern equipment: the latest computer technology, interactive whiteboards and audio, video equipment, materials for research and much more.

The academic year consists of three semesters:

• Spring: May-August,
• Autumn: September-December,
• Winter: January-April.

At the end of each educational stage, exams are held. Rest is provided throughout the year on the days of international, national holidays.

An approximate list of additional costs:

• Student services per semester,
• Student ID,
• Health insurance,
• Accommodation and meals,
• Additional courses,
• Public transport and leisure,
• Personal expenses.

Wilfrid Laurier International College Admission Process:

• Submission of an online application with the provision of documents,
• Visiting the campus for entrance examinations and interviews,
• Obtaining a visa and booking accommodation,
• Payment of fees and charges,
• The beginning of education.

Every year, more than 1500 foreign students from more than 90 countries enter WLIC.

Thanks to the quality knowledge gained in WLIC programs, 97% of graduates find a job or continue their educational path within a year after graduation.

The minimum age for applicants is 16 years. All applicants are subject to the following requirements:

• By the level of language proficiency: IELTS (from 5.0), TOEFL iBT (from 60), Cambridge Exam (from B2), Duolingo (from 85) and other equivalent test certificates,
• By level of education: successful completion of 12 classes of secondary school or equivalent (for candidates from Russia - 11 classes of school and a certificate with an average score of at least 3.75 in four subjects, at least 4 points in mathematics),
• According to the documents: passport, medical insurance, visa or residence permit for long-term study in Canada.

You can go to college at the beginning of each semester.

Wilfrid Laurier International College provides two types of scholarships to its students:

• Scholarships and financial aid for a specific country - up to 6123 $CAD,
• Ambassadorial scholarship in the amount of 6805 $CAD - for participation in marketing, advertising activities of the institution in the learning process.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision