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Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses - Practical Nurse NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus, Canada

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CAD 26255

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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94

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

NorQuest College's Practical Nurse Diploma for Internationally Educated Nurses program will prepare you to become a professional practical nurse who will provide high-quality care to clients in a variety of health care settings.

Building on your previous education and experience, you will be supported in learning about Canadian health care while strengthening your professional communication and English language proficiency.

What to expect from the program
This two-year diploma program is designed to train internationally educated nurses to achieve academic and professional success. Language training instructors and practical nurse instructors will help you acquire the nursing knowledge, clinical judgement, and communication skills needed to become a practical nurse in Canada.

Collaborative classes, labs, workshops, and innovative learning strategies are designed to target specific student needs to prepare you for practicum, writing the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Exam, and future career success.

Students are more likely to be successful in this program if they:

  • are physically and emotionally able to manage workplace demands
  • have access to a vehicle to travel to complete their clinical practice
  • have access to a computer and Internet, and basic computer skills
  • are able to demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour
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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 5 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026, May 2025, Sep 2025

Closed

Jan 2025, May 2024, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 7.0  Minimum Listening - 7.5  Minimum Reading - 6.5  Minimum Writing - 7.0  Minimum Speaking - 7.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 94

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a diploma or degree in a health care field from an accredited institution outside of Canada.

7 IELTS Score
94 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

26255

Tuition Fee
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CAD 155

Application Fee
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11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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