College of the North Atlantic (CNA) is Newfoundland and Labrador’s (NL) public college – one of the largest post-secondary educational and skills training centres in Atlantic Canada, with a history dating back over 55 years. Today, College of the North Atlantic has 17 campus locations, which include facilities throughout Newfoundland and Labrador; thousands of students studying at various partner universities in China; and, a technical education college for the State of Qatar in the Middle East. In NL, CNA has over 100 full-time program offerings for approximately 9,000 students each year.

CNA continues to have the lowest tuition fees of any post-secondary institution in Atlantic Canada. CNA offers an impressive world-class, nationally accredited range of programming that meets the highest demands of industry; transferability opportunities that promote continuing education at home and abroad; research and development leadership in the community and regional innovation; and, precedent-setting international partnerships. College of the North Atlantic welcomes students from all parts of the world. International students are attracted by the college’s high quality education, reasonable costs, safe and friendly living environment, student support services, and the acceptability and transferability of its certificates and diplomas. College of the North Atlantic places a high value on the contribution that international students make towards the development of intercultural communications and understanding throughout the college and the community.

Why College of the North Atlantic

Campus: The Grand Falls-Windsor campus of College of the North Atlantic is located in central Newfoundland. The campus services two economic zones which are the Exploits Valley with a population of 27,000 residents, and the Coast of Bays with a population of 8,000 residents. The community of Grand Falls-Windsor is a safe, family-oriented and business friendly community, the hub of the Exploits Valley in harmony with its neighboring communities. The town has several amenities such as shopping centers, restaurants, health services, and several entertainment facilities.

Facilities: The Grand Falls-Windsor campus has a lot to offer students with diverse educational interests. The campus is focused on ensuring the learner is at the center of the learning process. The human and program resources are aimed at helping students reach their personal and educational goals. There are numerous services and resources available at the Grand Falls-Windsor Campus to enhance student life, including a guidance counselor, a student development officer, an academic resource center, student services office, an extensive library, an active student council, an Enactus chapter, and a full service cafeteria.

Hands-on experience: Many of College of the North Atlantic's programs offer field opportunities where students can apply what they've learned in the classroom to the community.