The main purpose of this section of the website of NC is to provide our students and their parents with detailed, accurate, and up-to-date information about the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), the program and the courses, the academic policies and the services offered by Norstar College so that they can become fully informed.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

NC offers intensive ESL courses for a wide range of English language learners, whether you’re just starting out or more advanced.

For more information about ESL admission requirements and study options, click here.

EAP caters to students who are looking to improve their English in order to attend and be successful at top universities around the world.

For more information about EAP admission requirements and available courses, click here.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)

Graduate Preparation Courses (GP)

In accordance with the Curricular Guidelines of the Ontario Ministry of Education, students must earn a total of 30 credits (one for every 110-hour course successfully completed) to obtain an Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

For more information about OSSD admission requirements and courses, click here.

The Graduate Preparation Courses have been specially designed by Norstar College(NC) for international students who have completed their baccalaureate degree, or equivalent qualification, and who wish to pursue a Masters degree program at a university in an English-speaking country.

For more information about our PU program and our university acceptance guarantee, click here.

IELTS Preparation

Summer/Winter Camp

NC’s IELTS preparation classes are offered for any students looking to improve their English, develop strategies for test-taking, and prepare for writing the IELTS examination.

For more information about IELTS preparation courses and course availability, click here.

NC offers a two-week ESL Camp to international students in the Summer of each year with an objective to further cultural exchange, and to provide the international youth an opportunity to learn and understand the society of the Canadian people and to enable them to improve their English Language Proficiency while experiencing the North American Culture and visiting and enjoying the beautiful scenery, the cities and cultural diversity of Canada.

For more information about Summer/Winter Camps, click here.