Georgian College's Orillia campus sits between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching and is the college's centre for health, wellness and sciences, as well as some human services programmes. It shares the town with Lakehead University's Orillia campus. The campus is modern and the town is small and walkable.
Orillia, Canada
Official website: georgiancollege.ca
Georgian College, a public Ontario college
Health, wellness and sciences
Orillia, between Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching
CA$16,000 – CA$20,000
International students, diploma and certificate programmes
CA$12,000 – CA$15,000
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 georgiancollege.ca before you apply.
Practical Nursing Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Social Service Worker Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Personal Support Worker Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
A dedicated health and wellness campus.
Two lakes on either side of town.
Modern labs for health programmes.
Graduates join hospitals, community agencies and fitness centres in central Ontario.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
Health skills are in steady demand across Ontario.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is on the edge of Orillia with modern labs and easy access to the waterfront.
Orillia is a small lakeside city with low rent. Barrie is 30 minutes away and Toronto about 90 minutes.
Letter of acceptance from Georgian 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
Applications are rolling. Nursing fills early, so apply eight months ahead.
Most programmes start in September; personal support work also in January.
You'll need a study permit. Georgian 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.
Practical nursing, fitness and health promotion, social service work and personal support work are the main options. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Georgian's international entrance awards apply at Orillia. Check the awards page.
