College Diploma – Practical Nursing (H863)

The Practical Nursing Ontario College Diploma program at St. Clair College utilizes the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) conceptual framework and nursing process to prepare students to practice safely, competently, and ethically across all life stages:

• CNO Accredited Curriculum: Aligned directly with current CNO Entry to Practice Competencies. Successful graduates qualify to write the REx-PN licensing examination to become a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in Ontario.

• State-of-the-Art Simulation Labs: Delivers hands-on practical training in high-fidelity nursing simulation labs using human patient simulators and clinical technology.

• Clinical Placements & Preceptorship: Features instructor-led clinical placements every semester across hospital and community healthcare settings, concluding with a comprehensive 10-week preceptor consolidation placement.

• Oversubscribed Status: Considered a high-demand, competitive program at both Windsor and Chatham campuses. High school applicants are selected and ranked based on Grade 11 and early Grade 12 academic course averages.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma (Prerequisites require Grade 12 English, Grade 12 Math, Senior Biology, and Senior Chemistry).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.