International FAQs

To be determined. This page will be updated once the dates have been confirmed.

Coast Mountain College is working hard to ensure students and staff are safe while following current provincial health guidelines. This page will be updated once the delivery mode for Spring 2021 is confirmed.

Yes we are still accepting applications for Fall 2021. Visit our Steps to apply page to start your application. 

We accept the Duolingo English Test. It is an English proficiency test taken online anytime. No travel to a test center or appointment is needed, you can take the test on a computer with a camera.  It will cost $49 USD and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample. These are shared with CMTN when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session. CMTN recognizes overall 95 score on Duolingo English Test equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

We also have another online English upgrading program available with our partner institution. Please contact international@coastmountaincollege.ca to find out more.

IRCC is still processing study permit applications. Please visit canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/apply.html on how to start an application.

IRCC states that taking courses online while still in your country of origin will not affect your Post Graduation Work Permit application. You must eventually be approved for a study permit.

Yes, as long as you have the proper technology and internet infrastructure to complete your coursework. You are highly encouraged to remain in your home country to begin online classes.

Make sure we have a copy of both your study permit approval letter (aka POE Letter of Introduction) and your Temporary Resident Visa (counterfoil in passport). You must then notify the International Student Advisor – Myrna Ordona (mordona@coastmountaincollege.ca) of any travel intentions. With the approved study permit letter, our international advisor will be able to reach out to you for course registration. Please check your emails often. 

Email a scanned copy of your documents to international@coastmountaincollege.ca including your student number. We will keep a record on your student profile.

Yes. You must communicate directly with the International Advisor, Myrna Ordona, so that she can review your travel and quarantine plans. Both plans must meet CMTN’s requirements. After the review process, a Letter of Support will be issued electronically. 

If your plan does not meet CMTN’s requirements, a Letter of Support cannot be issued.

Please remember that this letter does not guarantee your entrance to Canada.

We advise that you DO NOT book your flight ticket before your study permit is approved. Please email a scanned copy of your study permit approval letter (aka POE Letter of Introduction) to international@coastmountaincollege.ca when you receive one.

You are eligible for a tuition deposit refund, less a $200 administration fee and the $100 non refundable application fee. We must have a copy of your refusal letter from IRCC before starting the refund process. Please review our refund policy here. 

According to IRCC, you must meet 2 requirements:

1. Have a valid study permit or a letter of introduction that shows you were approved for a study permit
2. Your institution is on IRCC’s current list of approved DLI’s with a COVID 19 Readiness Plan.

Please be advised of additional measures in place for all travellers entering Canada from international flights:

• COVID-19 testing taken within 72 hours of departure to Canada with negative results to present at boarding
• 14 day mandatory quarantine
• Mandatory ArriveCan mobile app to be downloaded prior to departure, proof of download upon arrival to Canada and daily health check ins through the app during quarantine
• Starting February 3, 2021, international flights can only land in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and Toronto. In addition to the pre-boarding PCR negative test result, travellers will undergo another PCR test upon arrival in Canada. While waiting for test result (3 days), travellers will need to stay in government-designated hotels. An extra $2000 is required for the hotel costs. If tested negative, travellers will continue the remaining quarantine days in the pre-booked quarantine hotel. If positive, need to quarantine in designated government facility. For details about this recent update click here,

For more information, please visit IRCC's COVID-19 webpage for international students.

CMTN requires its students entering Canada from international travel to complete the mandatory 14 day quarantine in Vancouver (Port of Entry). Only after completing the 14 days without feeling any symptoms of COVID 19 can a student proceed to their campus location.

The College has partnered with hotels in the Vancouver area to provide students with affordable nightly rates (page 9 of CMTN travel and quarantine document).

Make sure we have a copy of your study permit approval and contact International Student Advisor, Myrna Ordona. This is to ensure you are fully prepared for your travel and quarantine period.

Please review CMTN’s travel and quarantine guidelines for International students. 

Contact the International Student Advisor, Myrna Ordona, to discuss your options. Please note that CMTN’s requirements for travel and quarantine will apply.