Collège Boréal teaches in French. That is the first thing to know, because almost every programme at this Ontario public college runs in French, and applicants have to show they can study in it. Its main campus is in Sudbury, with smaller sites across Ontario, including Toronto. Students come for health, business, community services and trades diplomas, and many arrive from francophone Africa, Europe and the Caribbean.
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Official website: collegeboreal.ca
Public French-language college of applied arts and technology
Sudbury, Ontario
French
CA$15,000 – CA$18,000
International students, college diplomas
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
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 collegeboreal.ca before you apply.
Techniques de soins vétérinaires
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French: TEF, TCF or DELF B2
Administration des affaires - comptabilité
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: TEF, TCF or DELF B2
Techniques d'éducation spécialisée
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French: TEF, TCF or DELF B2
Préposé aux services de soutien personnel
CertificateDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
French: TEF, TCF or DELF B2
Adjoint juridique
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
French: TEF, TCF or DELF B2
College diplomas taught in French in Ontario.
Personal support worker, veterinary and social service programmes.
A Sudbury campus with sites elsewhere in the province.
Bilingual graduates are in demand in Ontario's health and social services sectors.
Personal support workers find jobs in long-term care homes and home care.
Eligible graduates may apply for a post-graduation work permit.
Undergrad
1 Feb (equal consideration)
Postgrad
Some programmes
Undergrad
Selected programmes
Postgrad
Selected programmes
Greater Sudbury grew up around nickel mining, and the Big Nickel monument still greets drivers on the way into town. Ramsey Lake sits almost in the centre, with trails and a beach.
A large francophone community means you can shop, bank and see a doctor in French. Winters are long and cold. Toronto is about four hours south by road.
Letter of acceptance from College Boreal
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Ontario colleges give equal consideration to applications received by 1 February for September. After that, Collège Boréal admits on a rolling basis while places remain. International students should allow several months for the study permit.
Most programmes start in September. A smaller group of programmes also takes students in January.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from College Boreal, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Veterinary technician, accounting, special education, personal support worker and legal assistant programmes are common choices. Entry needs a secondary school diploma and proof of French, such as TEF, TCF or DELF at around B2.
Collège Boréal offers a few entrance awards and bursaries, some aimed at francophone students. Amounts are modest. Ask the international office which awards are open to you.
