NorQuest College's Wetaskiwin campus is a regional site south of Edmonton offering a small set of programmes such as health care aide, practical nursing and academic upgrading. It serves local communities, so international students usually study at the main downtown Edmonton campus. Check programme availability before applying.
Wetaskiwin, Canada
Official website: norquest.ca
NorQuest College, a public Alberta college
Wetaskiwin, south of Edmonton
Health and upgrading programmes
CA$14,000 – CA$18,000
International students, where programmes are available
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 norquest.ca before you apply.
Health Care Aide Certificate
DiplomaDuration
6 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Practical Nurse Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 88
Academic Upgrading
High SchoolDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
Placement test
Community Support Worker Certificate
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
A small regional campus.
Health programmes for local care facilities.
About an hour from Edmonton.
Graduates work in health and community services in central Alberta.
International students generally attend the Edmonton campus.
Check programme availability with NorQuest.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is a small teaching site in town.
Wetaskiwin is a small prairie city with low rent, about an hour south of Edmonton.
Letter of acceptance from NorQuest College
Alberta provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Contact NorQuest to confirm the programme is open to international students at Wetaskiwin before applying.
Programmes, where offered, start in September and sometimes January.
You'll need a study permit. NorQuest 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.
Health care aide, practical nursing, upgrading and community support work are the usual offerings. Entry needs IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Ask NorQuest about awards.
