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College of the Rockies College of the Rockies

Adventures in Life…

Success in Learning

April 11, 2023 www.cotr.bc.ca

Where is College of the RockiesWhere is College of the Rockies


Region at a GlanceRegion at a Glance

• Regional population 82,700

• Regional area 45,000 sq km

• Main industries are forestry, mining, tourism, construction

• Unemployment rate falling: 11.5% in 2003, 6.5% Mar ‘06


About College of the RockiesAbout College of the Rockies

• Accredited public post-secondary institution• 35 educational programs• 6 campuses • University studies, career technical and vocational

programs • Partnerships with universities & colleges in British

Columbia & Canada


College at a GlanceCollege at a Glance• 2000 full time students -FTEs

• 8,000 part-time, online and Continuing Education

students

• 770 employees - 225 full- time

• $26.7 million annual expenditure


Services at a GlanceServices at a Glance• On-campus student residence

• Library, study centre, tutors

• Computer labs, free access to internet & email

• Extensive online education

• Bookstore

• On campus food services

• Gymnasium, exercise room, track & field

• On-campus climbing wall

• Recreation coordinators


International Centre DetailsInternational Centre Details

Growing International Student Recruitment Program

• 6 - 7 % of student body• 65 – 70 % ESL• 20 – 25 different countries

represented

College of the Rockies


“Creating awareness and supporting internationalization and global learning opportunities for our students, staff and community …”


ProgramsPrograms


Health Specialties Health Specialties

Rural Health Care and Nursing including nursing, home care and family programs

Bachelor of Science Nursing program partner with University of Victoria

Licensed Practical Nursing program delivered in Vancouver private/public partnership




Tourism SpecialtiesTourism Specialties

Canadian Rural Tourism Knowledge Cluster

High Demand Adventure programs

Adventure Tourism Business Operations (ATBO)

Mountain Adventure Skills Training (MAST)

International Expedition and Leadership




Emergency SpecialtiesEmergency Specialties

Partners including Cranbrook and Calgary Fire Departments

Internationally accredited through The Proboard

Programs Fire Operations Certificate Fire Management DiplomaCustom Fire TrainingFirst Aid and Medical TrainingHazardous Materials Risk Management




Online Expertise Online Expertise

• 40 online courses in academic, administrative, upgrading and safety specialties;

• 160 continuing education courses.

• Several programs including Certificate in Business Administration can be completed entirely online. New courses are being added every year.

• See COTR Online @ http://www.cotr.bc.ca/cotrOnline/


Tuition Fees Tuition Fees

ESL $ 7200

University $ 7200

Business Administration $ 7200

Tourism / Recreation $ 7200

Adventure Tourism Business Operations $11,600

Mountain Adventure Skills Training $13,500

Culinary Arts $ 9,500

Fire Training $16,200

Resident Care / Home Support $ 6,100

* Per Academic Year

* APICE Scholarships availableAll fees subject to change


Other Costs Other Costs

Residence Fees $ 425 per month

$ 1500 per semester

Homestay Fees $ 520 per month

(including meals)

Medical Insurance $ 54 per month

Textbooks $ 200-500 per semester

Transportation Free Bus Pass


Articulation and Transfer Articulation and Transfer

• The BC articulation and transfer system allows for easy transfer and program planning between institutions

• British Columbia Council on Admissions & Transfer - BCCAT Online

• http://www.bctransferguide.ca/


Work Opportunities for Foreign StudentsWork Opportunities for Foreign Students

• Working on campus

• Working off campus

• Post-graduation work program

• Co-op and internship programs

* A recent agreement between British Columbia and Canadian governments allows eligible international students to work off-campus while they finish their studies. The off-campus work permit program helps international students gain valuable work experience in Canada and deepen their understanding and appreciation of Canadian society. The program is one of several that are designed to help make Canadian post-secondary institutions destinations of choice for international students.


International PartnershipsInternational Partnerships• Customized training to meet your needs

• Flexible, practical, hands-on training opportunities that can lead to Canadian credits towards Diplomas and Certificates

• Staff Mobility and Exchanges with Sweden, Ecuador, Kenya and New Zealand

• Development and Trade Projects in Ecuador, China and Kenya

• Student & Young Professional Support • over 70 young professionals employed

by COTR to work overseas in China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Kenya, Mozambique, Ecuador & Guyana

• New student exchange and mobility programs under development

College of the RockiesCollege of the Rockies


Why Choose College of the RockiesWhy Choose College of the Rockies

• Una situacion geografica espectacular, rodeado do montanas• Un costo de vida asequible, cuotas economicas• Atencion personalizada de los maestros, clases pequenas• Pocos estudiantes internacionales• Una poblacion segura, limpia y acogedora, sin multitudes• Instalaciones modernas a una corta distancia de centros de compras y

del centro de la ciudad• Familias anfitrionas atentas que alojan solo uno o dos estudiantes en

cada hogar• Moderna residencia para estudiantes en el campus, disponsible a los

estudiantes internacionales todo el ano• Fechas de inicio flexibles para los estudiantes de ESL• La oportunidad de tomar cursos que otorgan credito para la universidad

o colegio vocacional con estudientes canadienses cuado aun estan en el programa de ESL

• La oportunidad de aprender ingles rapidamente en una comunidad y en un colegio donde predomina el ingles.

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