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Wilfrid Laurier International College
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Overview
Wilfrid Laurier International College (WLIC) is located on the Waterloo campus of Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada. Operated in partnership with Navitas, WLIC delivers University Transfer Programmes (UTP) that mirror first-year university courses and prepare students for progression into second-year undergraduate study.
Students benefit from small class sizes, dedicated academic support, and full access to Laurier’s campus facilities. WLIC students are considered part of the university community from day one, with opportunities to engage in clubs, events, and campus life.
UTP Stage II streams include:
- Business Technology Management
- Economics
- Humanities
- Science
- Social Sciences
Services
WLIC provides a comprehensive suite of services tailored to the needs of international students. These include:
- Pre-arrival Support: Guidance on visa applications, travel planning, and preparing for life in Canada.
- Orientation: A structured induction covering academic expectations, campus navigation, and cultural integration.
- Academic Advising: Dedicated advisors assist with course selection, progression planning, and study skills.
- Student Success Workshops: Sessions on time management, exam preparation, and academic writing.
- Health and Wellbeing: Access to counselling, medical services, and wellness resources through Laurier’s student services.
- Social and Cultural Activities: Events, clubs, and peer mentoring programmes help students build connections and engage with campus life.
Accommodation
Students can choose either on-campus or off-campus options. On-campus accommodation in Brantford can be chosen as the apartment-style residences that are within walking distance of the school building. The on-campus residences at Laurier are Expositor Place, Grand River Hall, Lucy Marco Place, Post House, and Wilkis House.
All residences have the best of resources that are needed by students to feel comfortable when staying away from their homes.
Location
Wilfrid Laurier International College is located on the Brantford Campus of Wilfrid Laurier University. All the buildings at the campus are interwoven into the downtown core, which makes it easy for the students to stay close to their classrooms, residence and other amenities. Situated in Southern Ontario, Brantford is just an hour’s drive from Toronto, London, and St. Catharines and is one of Canada’s top communities for international students as it has varied and growing job markets and lower living costs than other major cities.
The nearest airport to Brantford is the Hamilton (YHM) Airport, which is just 27.8 km away.
Courses offered at Wilfrid Laurier International College
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