Fleming College

Established in 1967, Fleming College offers a truly Canadian experience, both in and out of the classroom. Campuses are located in the historic cities of Peterborough, Lindsay and Haliburton, which are popular Ontario tourist destinations. Students will have all the advantages of urban living with nature right at their doorstep and can enjoy the great lakes and vast natural landscapes of forest and plains that the province has to offer.

It is one of Ontario's earliest applied arts and technology institutions, named after Sir Sandford Fleming, a Scottish-born engineer and inventor who designed Canada's first transcontinental railway and invented Universal Standard Time, the system still used to tell the time around the world today.

The college offers a comprehensive portfolio of vocational training programs, from apprenticeships to postgraduate programs. Courses range from practical nursing to pharmacy technician, biotechnology, carpentry renovations, plumbing, electrical techniques, digital marketing, artificial intelligence, computer security investigation, mental health and addiction, early childhood, environmental land management, sustainable agriculture and more.

Class sizes are small and designed to make learning personal. Students have the opportunity to form strong bonds with faculty and benefit from mentoring that can extend beyond academics.

The college's programs are designed to meet the needs of employers. Both theory and practical learning components are continuously updated to address emerging trends and changes in industry. Students can practice what they learn in a number of different ways, including labs, field camps, simulations, work or co-op placements, or applied or community projects.

In fact, 95.7 per cent of employers were satisfied or very satisfied with the college's graduates' preparation for the workplace (Key Performance Indicator Survey).

Following in the footsteps of its illustrious namesake, Fleming College champions a culture of innovation and applied academics which sets it apart from other technical institutions.

The college employs a superb team of academic staff, who are highly qualified and widely experienced in their subject areas. Many have held high-ranking business and industrial sector roles, and are able to deliver both academic and professional insights utilizing a variety of teaching methods and communication principles.

All of Fleming College's programs are designed to respond to current and future industry needs, ensuring a curriculum which provides excellent preparation for a variety of top roles in many different industrial sectors. Students benefit from small class sizes with individual attention to maximize their learning potential while many of the instructors can provide vital industry contacts.

The college is also committed to providing ongoing professional education to ensure that its graduates become lifetime learners, and have many opportunities to add value to their long-term careers prospects. All qualifications from all of the college's courses are globally recognized.

All students also benefit from practical learning modules such as field trips, lab and clinical training and work on applied projects with a variety of business and non-profit partners. They also get to put their skills into practice through valuable resume-enhancing internships and apprenticeships.

Fleming offers over 70 programs, organized into six academic schools across three campuses.

Sutherland Campus

School of Health and Community Services

Students collaborate in labs, clinics and practical exercises in interdisciplinary teams. Many programs take advantage of Fleming's state-of-the-art simulation centre, with 360-degree projections and customizable interactive touchpoints.

School of Trades and Technology

The Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre (KTTC) was designed with industry partners and has state-of-the art shop facilities, smart classrooms, high-tech labs, and modular and integrated learning spaces.

School of Business and Information Technology

Programs focus on applied, real-world experiences, entrepreneurial thinking and strong communication skills. With our links to professional and global organizations, students will expand their network and benefit from Fleming's many transfer agreements with Canadian and international universities.

School of General Arts and Sciences, and English as a Second Language Bridge

Fleming's multi-level English language development program ensures that students learn in small groups with classmates who are at a similar level to their own.

Within the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program, students can qualify for admission to a college health science one-year or two-year program.

Frost Campus

School of Environmental and Natural Resource Sciences

With a focus on the environment, students don't spend much time in a lecture hall. Field trips, field schools and applied projects challenge students to put their skills into practice. Most programs offer work placement opportunities, many offer paid co-ops, and some offer international experience.

Haliburton Campus

Haliburton School of Art and Design

Fleming offers unique and flexible programs taught by professionals who have shaped art, craft, design, media and heritage studies in Canada. No other college offers students this breadth of creative programming.

The college offers a wide selection of different types of courses, aimed at students of different levels of education and training. Entry requirements are based on specific course expectations and learning outcomes and can be viewed online on Fleming College's website.

There are also links to the college's admissions department, who can be contacted at any time regarding the application process. Prospective students should check online for any important deadlines and entry criteria which may include supplementary material such as a portfolio of work, or evidence of language proficiency.

English Requirements for Diplomas and Certificates

• IELTS 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
• TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) 80 with no score less than 20
• TOEFL Paper-based (PBT) 550

English Requirements for Pharmacy Technician Diploma

• IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) 91 (no score less than 23 in speaking, 25 in writing, 22 in reading, 21 in listening)
• TOEFL paper-based (PBT) 580

English Requirements for Post Graduate Certificates

• IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
• TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) 88 with no score less than 22
• TOEFL Paper-based (PBT) 577

Students who do not meet the English language requirements can enter the ESL Bridge program. An assessment will determine which of the eight skill levels students should begin.

Academic and non-academic requirements can be found on individual program pages.

Fleming has exceptional facilities such as specialized labs, studios and learning centres designed to replicate real working environments and train students on the skills sought by employers.

Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre (KTTC) (10 year anniversary)

This world-class centre at the Sutherland Campus was designed with leading trades employers. The main hub is the Skills Arena where students of different trades can learn together. Fleming College marked the 10^th anniversary of the KTTC. The KTTC has had 4,200 students graduate from programs that utilities the space.

Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial Internet of Things (CAMIIT)

This well-equipped, multipurpose research centre is supported by a core group of scientists, faculty researchers, engineers, and technologists. Students receive exceptional training through hands-on experience, applied research and innovation activities.

Centre for Advancement of Water and Wastewater Technologies (CAWT)

The CAWT at the Frost Campus is a clean-tech research hub for innovative water and wastewater technologies offering students applied training.

Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production (CIAP)

This hi-tech aquaculture centre at the Frost Campus gives students the chance to work alongside the research team and industry partners on applied research projects.

Residences

Both the Frost Campus and the Sutherland Campus have on-campus, suite-style residences. Students have their own bedroom with shared washrooms and common space in pods of six people. Take a tour of the residence here.

Sports facilities

Full-time students at the Frost and Sutherland campuses receive free membership to nearby recreational facilities that include aquatics and fitness centres. The Sutherland campus also has FIFA 1 Star certified turf fields. Both locations have wooded on-campus walking trails.

Fleming College offers a range of well-funded services to give all students access to the resources required for success. The college is focused on diversity and inclusion, and aims to foster a welcoming community. Services include:

• International Student Services
• Employment and Career Services
• Health and Wellness Services
• Academic Support and Tutoring
• Peer Mentorship
• Counselling
• Accessible Education Services
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Campus Store
• Library
• IT Services
• Athletics

International students

International students highly rate the support they receive from Fleming's International Student Services team, from application to graduation and beyond. They receive extensive arrival services and frequent information sessions on immigration, job searches, work permits and academic integrity that set Fleming apart.

Academic support includes free tutoring, workshops on math, writing and research skills, and weekly review sessions for high demand courses. Students also have access to free health care, including an on-site nurse and physician at the Sutherland and Frost campuses.

Campus opportunities

On campus job fairs twice a year bring employers to campus. These can lead to summer employment, part-time employment during the school year and full-time employment after graduation. Some on-campus jobs are open to international students.

Participation in clubs and student administration organizations, special events, leadership activities and mentoring programs often qualify for a co-curricular record (CCR), which can be used to enhance a resume after graduation.

New study programs on offer at Fleming College include:

• Artificial Intelligence – Ontario College Graduate Certificate
• Digital Marketing – Ontario College Graduate Certificate

New facilities include:

• Health Sciences Wing at the Sutherland Campus in Peterborough
• Geosciences Lab at the Frost Campus in Lindsay, Ontario

Additional student support services have also been implemented by the college and include a Personal Wellness Support Hub that offers a variety of resources, modules and apps to help promote the personal and mental wellness of students for the duration of their studies.

Further new developments include:

• Centre for Innovative Aquaculture Production
• Centre for Advancement in Mechatronics and Industrial Internet of Things.
• A new student residence for the Haliburton Campus – currently under construction.