CEGEP John Abbott College Montreal -- International Students

International Students

— International Programs

International Students

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Student Services Provided | Why Student Choose JAC
How and Why to Use This Site | Contact Information

STUDENT SERVICES PROVIDED

The International Programs Office (IPO) provides an array of services to Quebec and International students, and welcomes enquires from parents of departing and/or visiting students.

For the Quebec student clientele IPO:

· Provides orientation sessions for students departing to foreign destinations using up-to-date teaching, skills transfer and sociological methodologies;

· Refers students to College service providers that can assist in pre-departure planning;

· Facilitates students to identify and access best information sources and resources to prepare them for maximizing their overseas travel, study and work;

· Links students to language training opportunities, as required; and,

· Serves as a point of contact for John Abbott students once they are abroad.

For the International student clientele IPO:

· Facilitates student understanding of the application process, in partnership with the Admissions Office;

· Assists students to acquire appropriate medical insurance and good quality, safe housing;

· Evaluates the quality of services it provides by soliciting feedback from students;

· Refers students to College service providers – language, counseling, study skills, career planning - to promote academic success and personal development; and,

· Approves applications for off-campus Work Permits before they are submitted to the Federal Government;

For both Quebec and International students, IPO plays an advisory role. It welcomes feedback from students and looks forward to the opportunity to meet outgoing and in-coming students.

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WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE JAC

· Excellent quality education where instructors are focused on teaching

· Wide selection of courses & programs

· Easy on-line application process, accessible throughout the world

· Competitive admission requirements

· Economical choice when compared with other institutions and countries

· Safe local setting in a country with excellent track record of national safety

· Peaceful setting conducive for studying and healthy living

· Friendly and service-oriented staff & instructors

· Excellent range of support services

· Very good opportunity for extra-curricular involvement

· Close proximity & easy access to downtown Montreal

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HOW & WHY TO USE THIS SITE

The International Programs Office site provides complementary information pertaining to students both arriving to and departing from John Abbott College. Suggested reading lists are provided, and parents may also find these resources useful. Students are encouraged to share resources, stay informed and ask questions.

Students are invited to review this site in conjunction with the College website. An easy way to discover College resources is to perform a keyword search in John Abbott A to Z. This alphabetical search is listed under the Student Services menu from the Student Zone Section of the College’s home page. From a self-directed visit to key pages, students access information about courses and programs; read events in the “Daily Info” bulletin; consult books and articles within the library holdings; arrange cost-saving purchases of second hand textbooks; and, access health and legal resources.

For Quebec students, IPO’s site provides useful links to Internet resources on foreign work, study and travel opportunities. There is also concise pre-departure information. Quebec students bound for international study have a range of funding opportunities. Links to a number of scholarships and awards that domestic students can consider are given. Additional information about domestic and international funding sources is available at John Abbott’s University and Career Information Centre, where it is best to set up an appointment and speak with a resource person.

For International students, IPO’s site provides a simplified, step-by-step explanation of the College application process, right through to payment of fees, acceptance and registration. This includes how to acquire study, work and entry visas, as well as medical documentation.

Student Services offices are all located along John Abbott’s “Main Street”; on the ground floors of the administrative buildings - Casgrain Centre, Herzberg Building and Stewart Hall. The Admissions Office is located in the Registrar’s Office in the Herzberg Building.

Consider becoming familiar with the campus in advance of arriving. Campus maps are available and there are free guided tours offered in the fall semester as part of student orientation.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

ADMISSIONS

Admissions Office contact information is provided in the pages of that Office’s site. Frequently asked questions (FAQ), application information, relevant forms and publications are available on this site. Students are recommended to review the information posted therein.

The International student’s first point of contact with the College is the Admissions Office. The SRAM on-line application process is user-friendly and guides students through steps. It also indicates which supporting documents students must submit by fax or mail to have an application processed. The Admissions Office coordinates the student’s acceptance. IPO serves an advisory function. The Admissions Office and IPO collaborate on behalf of international applicants.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Students will visit IPO shortly after their arrival to sort out details of their mandatory health coverage. IPO is centrally located in Room 416, on the 4th floor of the Herzberg Building. Located several floors above the Registrar’s Office, we look south over the grassy oval - the open space that lies at the heart of John Abbott’s campus.

Resource persons:

International Students
Tel.: +1 (514) 457 6610, ext. 5469
international@johnabbott.qc.cay to the Dean
Tel.: (1) (514) 457 6610, ext. 54

Postal address:

Room H-416, Herzberg Building
21, 275 Lakeshore Road
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Québec, Canada
H9X 3L9

Fax: (1) (514) 457-0802

international@johnabbott.qc.ca

For additional information on international stages in Québec, visite Cégep International at www.cegepinternational.qc.ca .

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