North West College is a public regional college in north-west Saskatchewan, with campuses in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. It offers practical certificates and diplomas in health, business, trades and early childhood education. It serves mainly local communities, with very small classes.
Battleford, Canada
Official website: northwestcollege.ca
Public regional college in Saskatchewan
The Battlefords and Meadow Lake
Practical, community-based programmes
CA$10,000 – CA$16,000
International students, certificates and diplomas
CA$10,000 – CA$13,000
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 northwestcollege.ca before you apply.
Continuing Care Assistant Certificate
DiplomaDuration
8 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Business Diploma
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Early Childhood Education Certificate
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Office Administration Certificate
DiplomaDuration
10 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Very small classes.
Health programmes for local care homes.
Low living costs.
Graduates work in health, childcare and office roles in rural Saskatchewan.
Eligible graduates may qualify for a post-graduation work permit; check programme length and field rules.
Saskatchewan's nominee programme supports graduates who stay.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is a small teaching site in North Battleford.
The Battlefords are small prairie towns on the North Saskatchewan River, with very low rent. Saskatoon is about 90 minutes away.
Letter of acceptance from North West College
Saskatchewan provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
North West College accepts applications on a rolling basis for September. Apply six months ahead.
Most programmes start in September.
A Canadian study permit. Start with the letter of acceptance from North West College and, where required, the provincial attestation letter, then apply to IRCC online. Allow a few months, as processing times vary by country.
Continuing care assistant, business, early childhood education and office administration are the usual choices. Entry needs high school completion and IELTS 6.0.
Ask the college about local bursaries.
