New Brunswick New Beginnings

An introduction to life in

New Brunswick

High schools, colleges &

universities

Learn why your

students will

#ChooseNB

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4 Time for questions & answers with NB recruiters

Pathways to immigration

Where is New Brunswick?

Facts & Figures

Size

71,400 km2

Our neighbours

Nova Scotia & PEI

Québec & USA

Roadtrips from Fredericton

Halifax or Charlottetown: 4hrs

Quebec City: 6 hrs

Boston: 7 hrs

Montréal: 8 hrs

Population

747,100

*Yes, that is only 10 people per square km!

Montreal

Quebec City

Canada’s only

officially bilingual

province.

70%

30%

French

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

Living in New Brunswick

means less time commuting

for work and more time with

friends and family in the great

outdoors.

Quality of Life

Air quality in Fredericton is ranked

5th in Canada and 25th in

the world. - W.H.O 2016

Even in our three urban

centres – Saint John,

Fredericton, Moncton –

commute times are short,

and outdoor adventures are

minutes from your doorstep!

Three City

Centres

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!

Our Festival Side Close to Home Slice of Paradise

#ExploreNB

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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 first-hand, 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 extra-

curricular 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-academic-purposes 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-second-language 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

PNP Post-Graduate Entrepreneurial Stream

*PNP = Provincial Nominee Program

PNP Skilled Worker with Employer Support

PNP Express Entry Labour Market Stream

Atlantic Immigration Pilot Project

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

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