• International

    • Study in Toronto

Study in Toronto

  • Lambton College is a public college located in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Lambton College has established a licensing agreement in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with Cestar College of Business, Health and Technology (Cestar College); a registered private career college. We refer to this licensing agreement as Lambton in Toronto. International students can now take advantage of this opportunity to study in Toronto. 

    All services and classes at this location are delivered by Cestar College employees in accordance with its licensing agreement with Lambton College. Important Information about Lambton in Toronto for Prospective Students (PDF)

    International students may also study Lambton College programs in Sarnia and Mississauga.

  • icon-brand-grad-cap-w-150

    See our Programs
    stat-female-student-3

    Why Choose Lambton College

    icon-brand-home-w-150

    How to Apply
    stat-group-2

    Why Study in Toronto

  • International Student Update during COVID-19

    Thank you for your patience. Your health and well-being are our top priority. We also understand that you are seeking answers about the start of classes and programs.

    You must have a laptop with wireless capability in order to study at Lambton. Please come prepared. Depending on the COVID 19 situation and how it evolves, some or all of a semester may be taught online.

    Below you will see a collection of frequently asked questions which may also be helpful to you.

  • COVID FAQs

    FAQs for International Students
    How has COVID-19 affected the January 2021 term?
    Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, programs will be delivered in a fully remote or partially remote format.
    What is the ArriveCAN app and why is it important?

    As of November 21, 2020, before you board your flight to Canada, you must use the ArriveCAN app to submit your:

    • Travel and contact information
    • Quarantine plan
    • COVID-19 symptom self-assessment

    If you don't submit your information through ArriveCAN, you may be subject to a fine of $1,000. Please review the ArriveCAN link.

    I'm ready to study remotely - what are the requirements?
    Students require a computer, webcam, microphone and reliable home internet connection. You can begin your program with an approved study permit, an approval in principle (AIP), or if you've submitted your study permit application for the Winter 2021 intake.
    If I am unable to travel to Canada, can I study remotely from my home country?
    Yes, many programs will be delivered in a fully remote format allowing you to study remotely while living in your home country. In fact, in term 1, instruction at Lambton in Toronto and Lambton in Mississauga will be delivered at times suitable for students in multiple time zones - both in Canada and overseas.
    I've never studied remotely before, will it be challenging?
    Get ready to join thousands of Lambton College students already studying remotely, here in Canada and overseas. Remote study will require motivation, self-discipline, and effective time management skills. But here's the good news - these are all attributes that Canadian employers are looking for. This is a great opportunity to develop skills relevant to your ongoing studies and post-graduate employment success.
    Will remote study impact my PGWPP eligibility?
    According to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), students may begin their classes while outside Canada and complete up to 50% of their program via distance learning if they cannot travel to Canada sooner. In addition, they will not have time deducted from the length of a future post-graduation work permit for studies completed outside of Canada, up to April 30, 2021.
    For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Government of Canada - IRCC website.
    Can I study remotely, outside Canada, without a study permit?
    According to the IRCC, after you apply for your study permit, you may begin studying online abroad and that time will count toward the length of your future post-graduate work permit. You are eligible for a PGWP if you cannot travel to Canada at this time and either have a study permit, have been approved for a study permit, have applied for a study permit before starting your study program in the Spring, Summer or Fall 2020 term or you will be applying for a study permit before starting your study program in January 2021. You won't have time deducted from the length of your PGWP for studies you complete outside Canada until April 30, 2021. You must complete at least 50% of your program in Canada. Visit the IRCC website for more information. 
    I've registered for Winter 2021 without a full study permit approval. What happens if I receive a visa rejection after I begin my studies?
    In the event that you receive a visa rejection at any time or stage, you remain eligible to apply for a refund of your prepaid fees less a $250 CAD processing fee and any non-refundable etextbooks. You must notify Lambton College immediately upon receipt of your visa rejection. Transcripts cannot be provided for semesters in which a student has been withdrawn and received a refund. Please refer to our refund and withdrawal policy.
    When will I receive my timetable for the January 2021 intake?
    Timetables are accessible after completing your online registration and mandatory orientation program.
    When can I travel to Canada?
    To be able to open to international students who are not currently in Canada, DLIs must have a COVID-19 Readiness Plan approved by their province or territory. Lambton College was added to the IRCC COVID Readiness list on November 17. Students with an approved study permit for Sarnia, Toronto and Mississauga are now eligible to trave to Canada. IRCC DLI Readiness list.
    I've paid fees to confirm my seat for the Winter 2021 intake. Can I defer my admission to a future intake?
    As stated in the footnotes of your Lambton College acceptance letter, deferrals will not be approved. Students are expected to register for the intake in which their seat is confirmed.
    Do I need to purchase a Quarantine Package?
    Yes, all students entering Canada, regardless if they are returning or new students, must purchase a quarantine package from their respective study location. The quarantine package is part of Lambton College's DLI Readiness Plan. Please refer to the following pages for information about how to purchase a Quarantine Package and receive your personalized Port of Entry support letter:
    I intend to study remotely from within Canada. Am I eligible to work off-campus?
    International students who were eligible to work on or off-campus can continue to do so, but remain subject to the same number of authorized hours (20 hours off-campus during academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks.)
    For further information visit the IRCC Working as a Student webpage.
    When does online registration open for the Winter 2021 intake?
    Online registration opened November 6, 2020. Please refer to the links below based on your study location:
    I was approved for the January 2021 intake, but I would like to withdraw my admission and refund my fees. Is that possible?
    Yes, you are welcome to submit a refund and withdrawal request through your agent. Refunds are subject to an administrative fee as detailed in our Refund & Withdrawal Policy.
    The withdrawal deadline for the January 2021 intake is January 22, 2021. Refund and withdrawal requests submitted after this date will not be eligible for a refund of term 1 fees.
    Can you explain the temporary two-stage IRCC approval process, including the Approval in Principle for Fall 2020?
    Applicants with missing documentation due to pandemic-related closures (biometrics, medical check, police clearance) may be eligible to receive an Approval in Principle, allowing them to immediately begin studying online abroad in. Students may begin their classes while outside Canada and complete up to 50% of their program via distance learning. They will not have time deducted from a future post-graduation work permit for studies completed outside Canada. For further information please visit the Government of Canada - IRCC Website. 
    Where can I find information about my international student health insurance?
    Emergency medical insurance is mandatory for all international students at Lambton College. This includes students who are full-time and part-time and who are on a co-op. This insurance is provided by GuardMe - a third party insurance provider.
    For further information, please refer to the links below based on your study location:
    You can also refer to the GuardMe microsite for policy details and frequently asked questions about COVID-19:
    Important Notice: If your arrival date is prior to the start of term 1 classes, you must purchase travel insurance, including health insurance coverage, to cover yourself until the first day of classes.
    I will be studying online in my home country - will I be charged for health insurance?
    Annual health insurance fees are included in the first term fees of your program. By demonstrating that you did not travel to Canada a credit will be applied to a future term. Further instructions will be sent to you mylambton email account at a later date.
  •

  • Contact

    Lambton in Toronto at Cestar College

    416-485-2098

    400-265 Yorkland Blvd
    Toronto, ON M2J 1S5

    lambton@​cestarcollege.com

Back to Top