At Confederation College, it is all about delivering quality education to our students, regardless of where they come from . . . we deliver the type of education that graduates and employers want!

86% of Confederation graduates found employment within six months. We are among the top in the province for employer satisfaction at 94.4%. Our student satisfaction rate sits at 79% (76% is the average for the province of Ontario). Overall quality of the learning experience scored 85% compared to 80% provincial average.

The staff of International Education Centre (IEC) look forward to meeting you and helping you become a successful and satisfied graduate from our college.

During your stay with us, we get to know you on a first name basis and work hard to ensure that your stay with us is a rewarding one, rich with meaningful academic, cultural, and social experiences.

For More information visit our webpage for International Students confederationc.on.ca/internationalstudents

A Little About Our College

Confederation College is a public post-secondary college, located in the province of Ontario, Canada. Along with its main campus in Thunder Bay, Confederation has eight regional sites. Confederation delivers exceptional education and training to an average of 11,400 full and part-time students per year and currently has a total of 600 full and part-time employees. It offers more than 50 programs in four different academic schools. We are committed to quality education and have some of the highest graduate, employer and student satisfaction scores in the province of Ontario. Visit us on-line at: confederationc.on.ca

A Little About Our City

Thunder Bay is located a short 1 ½ hour flight from Toronto and is situated on Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. This urban centre of 110,000 people, and its regional hinterland, boasts some of the most spectacular scenery in North America. Easy access to stunning natural beauty, open spaces and fresh-water lakes allows students to experience a wide range of exciting summer and winter activities and to have a “truly Canadian” experience. Your English will also improve while studying at Confederation, as will your global perspective.

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Why Choose Confederation College Over Others?

Our graduates get jobs and employers like them! Students will have a truly Canadian experience and develop a global mindset. Our small classes and committed teachers ensure that students receive the support they require. The College has strong links with industry and local and regional employers. Students can select distinct programs, which are not widely available elsewhere. Several programs offer work placement opportunities and co-op education which help further career opportunities. The cost of living is lower than in larger centres. We have formal relationships with many universities, and students can pursue a degree upon graduation from our college, receiving credit for many of the courses completed at Confederation.

Extraordinary Fun:

• Lots to see and do! Thunder Bay is Northern Ontario’s largest city and close to the US/Canadian border
• With small classes (around 30 per class) Confederation offers every student the opportunity to interact with professors
• Beautiful during all seasons, Thunder Bay offers some of the most spectacular scenery in all of Canada AND exceptional outdoor activities year-round.
• Attending Confederation College gives students a “truly Canadian” experience