International Students

International students thinking of studying in Canada should consider pursuing their education at MaKami College!

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Studying Abroad in Canada

Immigrating to Canada can be a challenging task. Aside from the legal immigration process, there can be many other barriers to studying in Canada, such as learning the language and adapting to the culture.

MaKami College works hard to break down the barriers to education and employment for Newcomers to Canada. MaKami College has designated programs that are eligible to receive foreign nationals on study permit. We offer ESL classes, document translation services and more to help International Students who immigrate to Canada get the career they want. Learn more about how we help international students in Canada learn English as a second language while they are studying.

Scroll down to learn more about how International Students can become part of the MaKami College family.

Support for International Students

Applicants coming here to study from abroad must meet our college admission requirements:

  • Provide the required documents that may be specific to your program.
  • Provide international education documentations for review.
    • Transcripts submitted in a language other than English can be translated into English and authenticated by MaKami College Inc.
  • Be able to obtain and provide evidence of a study permit for the duration of the program prior to the program start date and arrival.
  • Demonstrate competence in the English language.
    • As English is the language of instruction in all programs at MaKami College, we require you to demonstrate communicative proficiency in the English language prior to admission acceptance. This will enable academic success for all international student applicants of MaKami College Inc.

Please note, admission requests will only be processed once all requested documentation including the International Student Package is signed, completed and returned to your desired campus location. 

Competence can be demonstrated by earning the stated grade on the following tests:

TESTS

REQUIRED SCORE

TOEFL iBT

53 – 100

CAEL

50 – 70

CLB

7 – 9

IELTS Academic

5 – 8

Cambridge

CAE-C, CAE-B, CPE-C

MELAB

80 – 92

Can Test

4.5

CELPIP General Test

7 – 12

If you meet the admissions criteria, please contact us for your program-specific International Student Package. 

Please note, admission requests will only be processed once all requested documentation including the International Student Package is signed, completed and returned to your desired campus location. 

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Business Administrative Assistant Diploma Program

Excel in any office environment in various industries, with the MaKami College Business Administrative Assistant Diploma Program.

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Master Instructor Diploma Program

Become a certified Master Instructor and take your career to the next level. This program helps professionals in their field make a strong transition into education for their industry, where they can educate the next generation of professionals.

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Medical Office Assistant Program

Provide professional and valuable administrative skills to healthcare teams in a variety of medical office settings with this 10-month blended program.

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International Student Success Stories & Resources

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