CCES PROVIDES:

• Academic credit to demonstrate the student’s ability to perform well in the Canadian system
• 4th-year academic credit for those who have a 3-year bachelor’s degree
• Community involvement, cultural adaptation and professional development
• References from instructors
• Assistance in applying for subsequent advanced studies at Brock University or other institutions.
• The opportunity to continue in the Leadership in Community-based Education (LCBE) certificate without having to retake an English proficiency test. 70% overall GPA in CCES is required.

CCES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

• As an academic program (not ESL), and 8-months in length, students are eligible to work on- or off-campus and apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP)*
• The CCES certificate on its own meets the eligibility requirements for an 8-month to 1-year PGWP. If combined with the Leadership in Community-based Education (LCBE) certificate, graduates will be eligible for the 3-year PGWP (if both programs are completed in a two-year period).*
• To combine CCES and LCBE apply for consecutive admission. See more in the How to Apply section below.
• Meet the education requirement for the Ontario Immigrant Nomination Program (OINP): International Student Stream.*
• The two certificate programs are designed to work together to provide the best possible experience and preparation for international students who are transitioning to Canada and Canadian higher education studies.
• Students who complete both certificates will receive a 10% Tuition Rebate after completing the second certificate.
• Students have approximately 4 months (May to August) to work or volunteer between completion of CCES and commencement in the LCBE.
• Graduates are prepared to seek employment in community-based settings with summer work experience, internships and two certificates to list on a resume ─ indicating to Canadian employers that an applicant is equipped with culturally-relevant and transferrable skills.
• Canadian education is valued worldwide. Canada’s education system is ranked #4 in the world (Maclean’s Magazine University Rankings, 2020).

Tuition (2023):

• Domestic students (Canadian citizens and permanent residents): $6,100 for 5 credits. If taken part-time tuition may increase each year.
• International Students (on a study permit): $18,696 CAD Tuition for all courses over 2 terms.
• Refer to Brock Student Accounts & Financial Aid website for more details.

Additional Fees: Mandatory Ancillary fees are not included in the tuition (CCES students follow the Undergraduate Ancillary Fee Schedule). For current fee information, including health insurance, visit Brock Student Accounts & Financial Aid. Estimate an additional $2700 for Ancillary fees during the course of the program. These mandatory fees include health insurance and a bus pass from September to April of each year.

Personal Expenses: The cost of living in St. Catharines is affordable. Estimate $1000 to $1300 per month for food, rent and personal expenses (single person living in shared housing). Read more helpful information on budgeting for your expenses.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (on a study permit):

Deposit: A minimum $1,000 CAD deposit is required before being able to register for classes. Information will be included with the offer of admission. The deposit can be refunded if a Canadian study permit is not received. If applying via the Student Direct Stream* the deposit should be the full tuition amount of $18,696 CAD.

• A 4-year undergraduate degree from an accredited university. Upload your unofficial transcript to your my.brocku.ca student portal, as stated in the Acknowledgement Email you received after submitting your application.  You will also need to provide a final, official copy of your transcript prior to the start of classes. These must be submitted by the issuing institution and can be emailed by that institution to admissions@brocku.ca. Transcripts can also be mailed by the institution. To be considered official transcripts, you, the student can never have been in possession of them. Please review our document submission guidelines here.
• Grade Point Average (GPA) of 65% percent (Canadian equivalent). All courses completed in the undergraduate degree are used to calculate this average. Brock University Admissions evaluates transcripts. If the Admissions office cannot verify your post-secondary transcript, you may be asked to provide a WES Assessment, at your own cost.
• Applicants with 3-year degrees or lower GPAs may apply to be considered for exceptional admission.
• Internationally-educated students: Minimum English language proficiency requirement (Note that these requirements are exclusive to the CCES program):
  • IELTS Academic overall 6.0, no band below 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 70, no band below 18
  • Duolingo: minimum score of 100
  • CAEL: overall 50, no band below 40
  • PTE: 55
  • Brock’s IELP Program, Level 4
  • CAE (A1 Advanced): 169
  • CPE (C2 Proficiency): 169
  • A minimum of two previous years of full-time study (non-ESL) where the primary language of instruction and evaluation was English
  • ESC (Language School Pathway): UCTP Prep Program or Level 8
  • ILAC (Language School Pathway): Level 10
  • ILSC (Language School Pathway): Intermediate I-4

Two ways to apply:

1. Only for the Canadian Culture in Education Studies certificate. Note: If you select this program and later decide to take a second certificate, we are unable to provide you with a second official offer letter as students can only receive one offer to Brock when they are initially admitted to a certificate program. You will receive a confirmation of enrollment.
2. For Consecutive Admission. Students will start in the Canadian Culture in Education Studies certificate then, upon successful completion (70% average required) continue the following September in the Leadership in Community-based Education certificate without having to reapply or submit an updated English Proficiency test. On the application form choose, “Consecutive Admission to CCES and LCBE Cert.”

Steps:

Start with the instructions here: Apply Now – Admissions @ Brock (brocku.ca). You will be using the  BROCK APPLICATION – APPLYING TO BROCK ONLY – form for Fall/Winter/Spring and based on your residency status (international student, Canadian citizen or permanent resident).

• Provide an unofficial copy of all University transcript(s), by uploading it to your brocku.ca student portal. Doing so will allow Admissions to begin our assessment.
• Submit your English Proficiency Test Score, based on the testing options available above. We cannot provide you an offer until both the transcript(s) and English proficiency test score are received and both meet the requirements.
• Provide a final, official University transcript by August 1. This must be provided by the institution you attended and sent directly to Brock by email or mail. Review document submission guidelines here.

Application Tips:

• Works best with Chrome as the browser
• Choose Fall 2024 (there is no Spring intake)
• For the “status in Canada” choose “Student Permit” if not yet in Canada
• An incomplete application (before the application fee is paid) will be saved for two weeks (an email alert will provide a link to return to the application)
• After the application fee is paid an email is sent in 2 business days with instructions on how to create the brock.ca account and upload documents
• Only fully completed applications will be evaluated

Note to applications submitted by education consultants:

• Include the applicant’s contact information on the application, as well as your contact information
• Email susan.virtue@brocku.ca if you have questions, or complete the inquiry form
• Include the Authorization for Release of Information form with the application

CCES Important Dates:

• Deadline to apply: We accept applications on a rolling basis. However, if outside of Canada we recommmend applying by May 1 to allow time for study permit application processing. Deferrals are not permitted for certificate programs.
• Deposit due: Before being able to register for classes. Registration will open July 1, 2024
• Orientation: September 3, 2024
• Classes begin: September 4, 2024