Frequently Asked Questions
Costs
How much do I need to pay?
Please refer to the cost page
Are there any scholarships available?
Scholarships are not available for new international students. Once you have commenced study at OC, you are eligible to apply for some scholarships.
How can I send money?
To be anounced
What is your refund policy?
To be announced
Other Information
Do I need Medical Insurance?
Yes. Please refer to the cost page for further details.
When does the next semester begin?
To be announced
Program Information
Could you tell me about your ESL Program?
Please refer to ESL web site.
Could you tell me about your Tourism/Hospitality Program?
Please refer to ESL Tourism web site.
Could you tell me about your Business Administration Program?
Please refer to web site for Business Diploma (BUAD)
Could you tell me about your Computer Science Program?
Please refer to Computer Information Systems web site.
Do you have a TESL Program?
Please refer to Continuing Education web site and scroll through list of programs under Certificates.
Do you have Graduate Programs such as Master's or Ph.D. degree?
No, OC does not offer Graduate Programs at this time.
Transfer Information
How do I apply for transfer credit?
Send official transcripts and request a "comprehensive report" from the International Credential Evaluation Services (ICES). Reports should be sent from ICES directly to OC International, Okanagan College. Refer to the ICES web-site for detailed information.
In addition, students will also need to submit complete course outlines officially translated into Englich to OC International, Okanagan College.
Are all OC courses transferable to other universities?
Many courses are transferable within British Columbia. Please refer to the BC Transfer Guide for specific transfer information.
Are OC ESL courses recognized by other institutions?
An English assessment test must be written at all B.C. institutions prior to entry to ESL programs. If you complete your ESL program at OC and enroll in OC university programs, you will be accepted into other BC institutions without an English assessment.
Location - Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton
What is it like in the Okanagan Region? (Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, and Vernon)
Please refer to area overview page for more information about the Okanagan region.
How far are the campuses from the Kelowna airport?
The Kelowna campus is 30 minutes away from the Kelowna airport.
The Vernon campus is 30 minutes away from the Kelowna airport.
The Penticton campus is 60 minutes away from the Kelowna airport.
The Salmon Arm Campus is 90 minutes away from the Kelowna airport.
Which campus will my courses be at?
To be announced
What is the seasonal temperature range for the Okanagan region?
Please refer to the area overview page.
Will I have e-mail/internet access?
All OC students have access to e-mail and the internet.
Agent
Could we represent your college?
Please refer to agent web page.
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