New Beginnings New Brunswick
Learn why your students will #ChooseNB 1 An introduction to life in New Brunswick 2 3 High schools, colleges & universities Pathways to immigration 4 Time for questions & answers with NB recruiters
Where is New Brunswick?
Facts & Figures Population 747,100 Size 71,400 km 2 *Yes, that is only 10 people per square km! Our neighbours Nova Scotia & PEI Québec & USA Quebec City Montreal Roadtrips from Fredericton Halifax or Charlottetown: 4hrs Quebec City: 6 hrs Boston: 7 hrs Montréal: 8 hrs
Canada s only officially bilingual province. French 30% 70% English
Free healthcare
Exciting Career Opportunities New Brunswick is a centre of innovation and a new leader in technology and cybersecurity. We have launched a host of successful start-ups and are home to internationally renowned companies.
Moncton was recently ranked the best city in Canada to find a job. - BMO Report 2018
Quality of Life Living in New Brunswick means less time commuting for work and more time with friends and family in the great outdoors.
Air quality in Fredericton is ranked 5th in Canada and 25th in the world. - W.H.O 2016
Three City Centres Even in our three urban centres Saint John, Fredericton, Moncton commute times are short, and outdoor adventures are minutes from your doorstep!
Beautiful towns Many of our universities and colleges are also located in small towns, surrounded by picturesque views and warm community members.
See for yourself! Close to Home Our Festival Side Slice of Paradise #ExploreNB
Education in New Brunswick
French & English High School Programs
NB French International Student Program Students aged 11 18 years old from all around the world One semester, 4-12 weeks, or a full year Located in cities and rural communities throughout the province's three francophone school districts Matched with a francophone host family to experience firsthand, the warm hospitality and rich cultural history of the Acadians By the end of your stay, you will be able to converse comfortably in French, and will have made lasting friendships.
NB International Student Program Students aged 11-18 years old from all around the world Live with a host family Attend classes with New Brunswick students Participate in extracurricular and community activities Fully immersed in the English language, international students develop their language skills and create new and lasting friendships.
Colleges
Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) Locations: Dieppe (144,810), Bathurst (15,557), Edmundston (12,086), Campbellton (6,883), Caraquet (4,248) Student Population: 1,657 International Student Population: 223 from 28 countries Program Areas: Business, Arts & Culture, Building & Engineering, Woodwork, Industrial, Justice, Mechanics & Maintenance, Metals, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Fishery sector, Community Services, Information & Communication Technologies, Tourism & Hospitality, Preparatory programs for university International Tuition: $6,500 ($4,500 with recruitment scholarship)
Pourquoi CCNB? Short study programs in multiple fields of training Personalized services to international students before arrival and after graduation Competitive tuition fees A generous scholarship system A very high graduation and job placement rate Preparation for the Canadian labour market and support in applications for permanent residence after graduation
New Brunswick College of Craft & Design Community College (NBCCD) Location: Fredericton (101,760) Student Population: 318 International Student Population: 14 from a variety of countries Program Areas: Foundation Visual Arts, Ceramics, Jewellery/Metal Arts, Aboriginal Visual Arts, Fashion Design, Textiles Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Photography, Advanced Studio Practice, Bachelor of Applied Arts International Tuition: $6,500
Why NBCCD? 92% of NBCCD graduates rate their experience as good or excellent Award winning instructors with their own art practices that offer constantly evolving curriculum Average of 15 students per class means one-on-one attention Fully equipped studios with the latest technologies 1 and 2 year options, as well as Bachelor of Applied Arts (BAA), a unique 2+2 Degree offered through an agreement with UNB Located in the heart of downtown Fredericton, NBCCD is surrounded by bookstores, boutiques, cafes and art galleries, making it an idea living and learning environment for students in the arts
New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Locations: Fredericton (101,760), Moncton (144,810), Saint John (126,202), Miramichi (17,537), Woodstock (5,228), Saint Andrews (1,786) Full-time Student Population: 3,758 International Student Population: 235 from 51 countries Program areas: Applied and Media Arts, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Health, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Office Administration, Social Sciences, Trades: Building and Construction, Metals Processing, Mobile Equipment Repair International Tuition: $9,360
Why NBCC? Over 90 programs throughout its six campus regions NBCC offers a competitive tuition and a relatively low cost of living compared with central and western Canada. Learning through hands-on training, state-of-the-art equipment and real-world experiences with strong pathways toward desired careers 91% of NBCC 2015 graduates were employed within one year. Multiple pathways that allow students to do a 2+2 study, which means a two-year NBCC diploma can be credited for up to two years of a four-year university degree making for a seamless transition from college to university
Universities
Mount Allison University Location: Sackville (5,331) Student Population: Undergraduate 2, 292 Graduate 19 International Student Population: 184 from 62 countries Degree Programs: Arts, Science, Commerce, Music, Fine Arts International Tuition: $17,250
Why Mount A? Ranked #1 undergraduate university in Canada Small class sizes with an average ratio of 17:1 (students to faculty) Close-knit campus, located in a safe and beautiful small town Supportive international centre and student advisor Guaranteed accommodation for first year students Program highlights: Psychology, Natural Sciences, Fine Arts, Music & Aviation
St. Thomas University Location: Fredericton (101,760) Student Population: Undergraduate 1, 800 International Student Population: 152 from 43 countries Degree Programs: Bachelor of Arts International Tuition: $14,503
Why St. Thomas? Canada's only exclusively liberal arts university Classes have a maximum capacity of 60 students 100% of STU s full-time faculty holds a PhD or highest accreditation in their field Interdisciplinary studies and experiential learning allows students to pursue their passions and prepare for a rapidly changing workforce Program highlights: Criminology, Journalism, Human Rights, Economics & Psychology
Université de Moncton Locations: Moncton (144,810), Edmundston (12,086) & Shippagan (2,130) Student Population: Undergraduate 3,690 Graduate 366 International Student Population: 715 from 40 countries Degree Programs: Administration, Arts, Education, Engineering, Forestry, Law, Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Sciences, Social work International Tuition: $10,680
Pourquoi UdeM? Canada s largest French-language university outside Québec Numerous international internships are made available to students every year One of the few francophone universities in Canada that offer international students the opportunity to work and study at the masters level Program highlights: Administration, Education, MBA, Law, Nursing
University of New Brunswick Location: Fredericton (101,760) & Saint John (126,202) Student Population: Undergraduate 7,968 Graduate 1,547 International Student Population: 1,126 from 80 countries Degree Programs: Applied Arts, Applied Management, Arts, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Environment & Natural Resources, Forestry, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Kinesiology, Law, Leadership Studies, Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing, Recreation and Sport Studies, Science, Software Engineering International Tuition: $16,700
Why UNB? Canada's oldest English-speaking university Consistently ranked as one of Canada's top comprehensive universities offering undergraduate, master and PhD studies 17:1 student to faculty ratio Personalized in classroom experience with many experiential learning opportunities Program highlights: Centre for Cyber Security, Bio-Medical Engineering, Marine Biology, Kinesiology, Forestry and Environmental management
Saint John College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program: A four-level, full-time program for students ranging in English ability from Beginner to High-Intermediate. $7,500 (per semester) English-Second-Language (ESL) Support Program: A full-time, one-semester university bridging program for students at IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) that combines advanced ESL courses with credit university courses. $9,235 Pre-MBA Program: A two semester program for international students conditionally admitted to the UNB Saint John s MBA program. $18,450 Online TESL Certificate Program: Students from across the globe register in this program which takes as little as 2 months or as long as 12 months to complete. $995
Why Saint John College? Located on the beautiful UNB Saint John campus Range of English-for-academicpurposes programs prepare students for both undergraduate and graduate studies at the university and college levels Pathways to UNB academic programs and NBCC programs Official testing centre for some of the most popular English-secondlanguage tests in Canada including the IELTS, CAEL, and the CELPIP
Working & Staying in New Brunswick
Working in New Brunswick Work on/off campus Open work permit for spouse Summer employment Co-op & experiential learning Career counseling & fairs Post-graduate work permit
Staying in New Brunswick Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project PNP Skilled Worker with Employer Support PNP Express Entry Labour Market Stream PNP Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream *PNP = Provincial Nominee Program
The many reasons why international students #ChooseNB
Thank you! Merci! claire.kelly@gnb.ca www.choosenb.ca
Helpful Links NB French International Student Program NB International Student Program Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick (CCNB) New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) Mount Allison University St. Thomas University Université de Moncton University of New Brunswick Saint John College Immigration in New Brunswick