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Saskatchewan, Canada

Great Plains College

A public regional college offering career-focused education across southwest and west-central Saskatchewan.

Public College Regional Saskatchewan institution
DLI O214383061827 Designated learning institution
5 Main Locations Swift Current, Kindersley, Warman, Biggar and Maple Creek
2026–2027 International CCA is currently listed for international admission

College Overview

Great Plains College serves communities throughout Saskatchewan with practical, employment-oriented education. Its learning environments combine classroom instruction, skills labs and work-integrated experience, with student support available through its regional campuses.

Important current availability: The college’s international admissions information currently identifies the Continuing Care Assistant certificate as the program accepting international students. Program availability, campus and start dates can change.

International Program

Continuing Care Assistant (CCA)

Career preparation for person-centred care in healthcare and community settings

Credential Certificate
Credential provider Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Typical length Approximately one year, full-time
Campuses listed Kindersley, Swift Current and Warman
2026–2027 total cost CAD $20,500
Learning format Classroom, laboratory and clinical/practicum

What students learn: Safe personal care, communication, mobility support, nutrition, dementia care, common health conditions and teamwork in continuing-care settings.

Body Systems and Common Conditions
Dementia Care
Helping Skills
Interpersonal Communication
Personal Care
Nutrition
Safe Mobility and Transfers
Community Care
Clinical and Practicum Experience

Career pathways: Continuing-care assistant roles in long-term care, home care, acute care, supportive housing and community-based services.

2026–2027 International Fees

Item Published amount or requirement Details
Application fee CAD $150 Non-refundable application-processing fee
CCA total program cost CAD $20,500 Published total includes tuition, books, student fees, health and dental insurance, learning support, technology, applied-learning and laboratory fees, and the CCA laboratory kit.
First-year deposit Minimum 50% of first-year tuition plus all program fees Due within 30 days of the offer. The college’s current payment and refund rules apply.

Admission Preparation

1 Check program status Confirm that CCA, the selected campus and intended intake are open.
2 Prepare academics Submit the required transcripts and certified translations where applicable.
3 Prove English proficiency Provide an accepted IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or Duolingo result when required. Minimum scores are program-specific.
4 Prepare identity documents A valid passport and all requested supporting documents are required.
DLI and PGWP notice: Great Plains College is a designated learning institution, but DLI status alone does not guarantee Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility. Confirm the exact program, credential, delivery method and current IRCC requirements before paying fees or applying for a study permit.

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Information prepared from Great Plains College’s official international admissions, program and 2026–2027 international pricing information. Fees, intakes and requirements may change.