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Graduate Certificate in Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
PG Work Permit
CAD 14935
Tuition Fee (CAD)
CAD 100
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
This unique two-year graduate certificate program is geared to experienced internationally educated nurses holding a four-year bachelor's degree in nursing. The program will support you in acquiring essential nursing knowledge and skills required to practice within the Canadian healthcare system, with a focus on caring for seniors throughout the continuum of care. You will learn from experienced nursing faculty in active learning environments such as state-of-the-art nursing laboratories and immersive simulation suites. Emphasis is placed on development of professional practices including nursing assessment, intervention, care planning, and critical inquiry and evidence-informed decision making. The program is developed based on the College of Nurses of Ontario professional standards and entry to practice competencies for Registered Nurses. Learning of Canadian nursing practices will occur through a variety of evaluation methodologies including, scholarly writing, case studies, projects, presentations, and simulated patient encounters. You will apply theory to practice during field placement in diverse healthcare settings including medicine, surgery, complex continuing care, and long-term care. This program provides you with extensive hands-on clinical experience, including over 400 placement hours. In addition, in preparation for the nursing registration examination, you will complete NCLEX and OSCE style courses.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30
Program Intensity Full-Time
Work Permit PGWP
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have an Ontario College Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree or equivalent in nursing - please note that two (2) or three (3) year credentials in nursing do not qualify for admission to this program.
- A bachelor's degree in nursing, with an overall average grade of B or above (as assessed, by country, to Ontario standards).
- Registration as a Registered Nurse in the applicant's country of nursing education. Applicants must have practiced within the nursing profession for at least 1 year within the last three (3) years and submit proof with a letter of employment.
All Programs
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
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Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 100
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
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CAD 100
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24m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
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CAD 100
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36m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
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CAD 100
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12m
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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12m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
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24m
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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24m
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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24m
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
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CAD 100
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12m
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Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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12m
Duration
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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12m
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Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake May 2023, Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake May 2023, Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
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12m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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Intake
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CAD 100
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12m
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
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Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
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12m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake May 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
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Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
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CAD 100
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6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, Sep 2022
CAD 100
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24m
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6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
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CAD 100
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12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
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CAD 100
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12m
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6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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12m
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IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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CAD 100
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24m
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6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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Intake
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CAD 100
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24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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Intake
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CAD 100
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24m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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Intake
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CAD 100
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24m
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Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
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24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
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24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
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24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
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Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
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Jan 2023, May 2023
CAD 100
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IELTS
88
TOEFL
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Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2022, Sep 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
Jan 2023
CAD 100
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12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 100
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24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 100
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6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
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Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 100
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24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, May 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake
Jan 2023, Sep 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
24m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Intake Sep 2023
CAD 100
Application Fee
12m
Duration
Test Score
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
50
Min GPA
Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
14935
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International Student Scholarships
General eligibility criteria:
Students are eligible to receive one scholarship from these two categories:
- Entrance scholarships
- Regional scholarships
Entrance and regional scholarships are open to new students only (excluding 2nd Program Scholarship and English for Academic Studies to Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship)
Applicants will be ranked based on previous highest academic performance
Applicants must be full-time students
Please note: To be eligible for a scholarship, you must pay your deposit and fees in full by the due dates specified in your letter of acceptance.
Entrance Excellence Scholarship
$1,500 scholarships awarded each intake to students at the highest level of academic performance. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.
English for Academic Studies to Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship
$1,500 scholarships awarded each intake. Eligible applicants will be ranked on highest academic average in Level 4 of Conestoga’s English for Academic Studies program. Following the completion of the EAS program, students must be entering a degree, diploma or graduate certificate at Conestoga College and must be eligible to proceed.
2nd Program Scholarship
$1,500 scholarship awarded to students who have previously graduated from a Conestoga diploma, degree or graduate certificate program (excludes certificate (C) programs) and who apply to a second program within four months of completion. Students will be ranked on the highest academic average (GPA) from the previous program of study.
Regional - Degree Entrance Scholarship
$3,000 awarded to students beginning studies in the Fall, Winter or Spring terms. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.
Regional - Diploma Entrance Scholarship
$1,500 awarded to students beginning studies in the Fall, Winter or Spring terms. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.
Regional – Graduate Program Entrance Scholarship
$1,500 awarded to students beginning studies in the Fall, Winter or Spring terms. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.
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