About Horticultural Technician in Niagara College

Highlights

• The 125-acre Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus serves as a living lab with the NC Greenhouse Nursery, Ontario’s largest training greenhouse, newly renovated landscape design studio and computer lab, and a heated landscape workshop.

• Study and research new technologies for generating flowers, fruits, turf and trees.

• Gain practical experience exploring sustainable growth techniques in the campus landscape, gardens and greenhouse.

• Hands-on learning of plant health to protect biodiversity in nature.

Career Opportunities

• Agricultural consultant, representative or specialist
• Contractor or supervisor in landscaping, grounds maintenance or horticulture services
• Green roof or green wall installer/maintenance
• Horticulture manager
• Landscape and horticulture technician or specialist
• Landscape designer
• Nursery/greenhouse manager or technician
• Parks maintenance technician
• Technical sales specialist
• Urban arborist
• Urban food producer

• Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent.
• English–any Grade 12 (U), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%)
• Mathematics–any Grade 12 (U) or Grade 12 Accounting (M), or equivalent (minimum grade 60%)
• Four additional Grade 12 (U) or (M) level courses in any field of study
• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

• English language requirements

• Proof of English Proficiency Test Scores.
• IELTS : 6.0 overall no individual band under 5.5
• TOEFL iBT: 79 minimum:20 writing ,20 speaking

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Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.