Loyalist College , Belleville, Canada

The United Empire Loyalists, who settled in the region where the college was established, are the source of the name Loyalist College. In 1967, the institution was founded in Belleville, Ontario, Canada. To boost the number of schools that might offer career-oriented courses to the citizens of Ontario, this public college was established.

At first, the college's operations were housed at a nearby school. The Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology is the full name of Loyalist College. On Wallbridge-Loyalist Road is where the college's current 200-acre campus is situated. Since 1968, it has been in use. Another campus of Loyalist College is located in Bancroft, Ontario. There are modern labs, classrooms, and workshops on the campus. The Bay of Quinte Skills Centre, Digital Media Center, Student Access Labs, Student Spaces, Health Center, Spa, Library, Bioscience Labs, Renovated Northumberland Wing, Student Center, Fitness Center, Dining Hall, Campus Bookstore, and Conference Facilities are also included.

There are 5 buildings that house the 474 students who attend Loyalist College. 112 kids are housed in 4 blocks of townhouses. The Residence Commons features a snack station, security office, laundry facilities, and entertainment space. The students can utilise the television, ping pong tables, and pool tables in the amusement room.

The postsecondary programmes, college access programmes, apprenticeships, justice studies, skilled trades and technology, media studies, health and human studies, training and certification services, postgraduate programmes, general education courses, and motorcycle training are all available from Loyalist College. Men's and women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, men's rugby, women's soccer, and cross-country are the athletic teams currently competing at Loyalist College.

Former Morning Host of FM Erin Davis, former MPP for Prince Edward-Hastings Ernie Parsons, and MP for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock are notable graduates and instructors. Edward-Hastings MPP Jamie Schmale and Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock MPP Todd Smith The Honorable Chris and Laurie Scott, both of whom served as Argyle-Barrington MLAs.

Why Loyalist College?

• After graduating from Loyalist College, 88.1% of graduates find work within six months.
• 1:24 faculty to student ratio; small class size.
• In more than 65 programmes, there were about 3,200 students enrolled.
• Over $1 million in funding is given to students each year by Loyalist College in the form of prizes, bursaries, scholarships, and work study opportunities.
• With organisations like CTV, Ipsos Reid, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, the Toronto Star, and USA Football, students get hands-on work experience.

Loyalist College Tuition Fees

Loyalist College Undergraduate Admissions

Undergraduate degrees, diplomas, certificates, and apprentice training are the main forms of Loyalist College programmes. The programmes may have different entrance criteria. Candidates must review the conditions that apply to their nation.

Application Portal: ontariocolleges.ca/ Education Agent, Application Fee: 110 CAD (6,643 INR)

Admission Requirements

• Official Transcripts
  • Equivalent to the grade 12 Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • For Indian Students: 10+2 certificate with a minimum of 50% (not more than 8 backlogs)
• Applicants must fulfil the program-specific admission requirements.
• English proficiency tests
  • TOEFL iBT: 80
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • Duolingo: 95-100
• Essay
• Some programs require letters of Recommendation or Resume.

Loyalist College Postgraduate Certificate Admissions

Additionally, Loyalist College provides a few postgraduate certificate programmes with various entrance standards. The following general prerequisites apply to admission to Loyalist College in 2023.

• Academic transcripts
• English proficiency test
  • TOEFL (iBT): 84
  • IELTS score: 6.5
  • Duolingo test: 105-110