Holland College is Prince Edward Island's public college, with its main Prince of Wales campus in Charlottetown and centres across the island. It's known for its Culinary Institute of Canada, marine and trades training, health, business and IT. Programmes are hands-on, and the island is safe, small and friendly.
Charlottetown, Canada
Official website: hollandcollege.com
Public college of Prince Edward Island
Culinary Institute of Canada
Charlottetown, PEI
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
International students, diploma 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 hollandcollege.com before you apply.
Culinary Arts Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Business Administration Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Computer Information Systems Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Hospitality Management Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
The Culinary Institute of Canada on Charlottetown's waterfront.
Small classes and hands-on learning.
A safe island with beaches and seafood.
Graduates work in hospitality, tourism, business and IT on PEI and across Atlantic Canada.
Eligible graduates can apply for a post-graduation work permit; check field-of-study rules.
The Atlantic Immigration Program helps graduates with job offers stay.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The Prince of Wales campus is downtown, near the harbour, with the culinary institute on the waterfront.
Charlottetown is a small capital with historic streets, beaches nearby and moderate rent. Winters are snowy; summers are busy with tourists.
Letter of acceptance from Holland College
PEI provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Holland College reviews applications on a rolling basis, and some programmes fill early. Apply by early spring for September.
Most programmes start in September.
Study permit, applied for through IRCC. You'll upload the acceptance letter from Holland College, an attestation letter if your programme needs one, proof you can pay tuition and living costs, and then give biometrics.
Culinary arts, business administration, computer information systems and hospitality management are popular. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
There are some awards for international students. Check the college's awards page.
