Perth is a stone-built town on the Tay River, about an hour south-west of Ottawa. Algonquin College's campus here is small and known for heritage trades, where students learn traditional carpentry and masonry used to restore old buildings. It also runs a few general programmes for the region. International places are limited, so confirm availability before applying.
Perth, Ontario, Canada
Official website: algonquincollege.com
Algonquin College
Public college of applied arts and technology
Heritage carpentry and masonry
CA$16,000 – CA$19,000
International students, diploma and certificate programmes
CA$11,000 – CA$14,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on algonquincollege.com before you apply.
Heritage Carpentry and Joinery
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Masonry - Heritage and Traditional
CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Personal Support Worker
CertificateDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Traditional building trades taught on real restoration projects.
A small campus where instructors know every student.
A historic town with plenty of old stone buildings to study.
Heritage trade graduates work with restoration contractors and conservation projects across Ontario.
Personal support workers are in demand in Ontario care homes.
Check PGWP eligibility for your programme before enrolling.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
No PG intake
Perth's downtown is full of 19th-century stone buildings, and the Tay River runs through Stewart Park in the centre.
It's a quiet small town. Ottawa is about an hour away, but buses are limited, so a car helps. Rent is lower than in the city.
Letter of acceptance from Algonquin College
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Algonquin accepts applications on a rolling basis. Heritage programmes have small cohorts, so apply early and check that international places are open at Perth.
Most Perth programmes start in September.
You'll need a study permit. Algonquin College sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
Heritage carpentry and joinery, heritage masonry, carpentry and renovation and personal support work are the main programmes. Entry needs a secondary school diploma and IELTS 6.0.
Algonquin has a small number of international entrance awards. Check the awards page for your programme.
