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NorQuest College doesn't publish an acceptance rate, so what counts is meeting your program's requirements while seats remain. Nepali students apply through its Virtual Admission System for a CAD 155 fee, and each program sets its own grades in Alberta course terms.
Most diplomas ask for IELTS 6.5 with no band under 6.0. Business Administration asks for 6.0 with no band under 5.5, and Practical Nurse asks for 7.5 in listening, 7 in speaking, 6.5 in reading and 7 in writing. After your offer, you pay a CAD 1,000 deposit and NorQuest requests your PAL from Alberta.
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- NorQuest publishes no acceptance rate and admits on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis while seats last.
- Grades are set per program, such as 50% in Mathematics 30-1 for Business Administration, and many programs offer a free academic assessment.
- Nepal isn't on NorQuest's list of English-study countries, so plan on sending an IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo score.
- The application fee is CAD 155 and the tuition deposit is CAD 1,000.
- NorQuest requests your PAL from Alberta in the order deposits were paid, so paying early matters.
This guide is for Nepali students who want to study in Canada from Nepal and are applying to NorQuest College in Edmonton, Alberta. It covers the acceptance rate, the grades and English scores you need, the documents to prepare in Nepal and each step from application to study permit. For campuses, fees and scholarships, see our NorQuest College profile, and for programs, intakes and PGWP status, our NorQuest programs guide.
What is NorQuest College’s acceptance rate?
NorQuest College doesn’t publish an acceptance rate. Percentages quoted on other websites are outside estimates, not official numbers.
What decides an offer is meeting your program’s admission and English requirements while seats are still open. NorQuest’s how to apply page says applicants are accepted on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis, subject to seat availability. Your file can’t be finished until your official transcripts arrive, so a complete application early on helps you most.
What grades do you need from Nepal?
NorQuest has no percentage rule for Nepal, so each program sets its own requirements in Alberta course terms, such as English Language Arts 30-1 and Mathematics 30-1.
NorQuest’s equivalencies page lists “Proficiency Certificate” as the credential it needs from Nepal. It doesn’t name the NEB Grade 12 certificate, so ask admissions to confirm how your +2 fits your program. Examples from NorQuest’s program pages:
- Business Administration (diploma): 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, and 50% in Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, or 65% in Mathematics 20-1 or 20-2.
- Machine Learning Analyst (diploma): 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in 30-2, and 50% in Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2.
- Practical Nurse (diploma): 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 70% in 30-2, a math course such as 50% in Mathematics 30-1, and 60% in Biology 30.
- Engineering University Transfer Certificate: a 70% average across English, Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Chemistry 30 and Physics 30, with at least 70% in Mathematics 30-1.
- Digital Marketing (post-diploma certificate): a completed post-secondary diploma or degree.
Many programs also let you meet missing academic requirements with a free academic assessment after you apply. NorQuest accepts evaluations from IQAS, WES or ICAS to help it read your transcripts, but it keeps the right to make its own judgement. To see where your +2 grades stand, convert your NEB GPA to a percentage with our NEB GPA calculator.
What English scores does NorQuest College accept?
Most NorQuest diplomas ask for IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band under 6.0, and scores must be no more than two years old when you start.
| Program level | IELTS Academic | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most diplomas and certificates (Machine Learning Analyst, Social Work, Early Learning and Child Care, Environmental Technician) | 6.5, no band under 6.0 | 59, no section under 56 | 84, no section under 21 | 115 |
| Business Administration, Accounting Technician | 6.0, no band under 5.5 | 54 | 71 | 105 |
| Digital Design, Digital Marketing | 6.0, no band under 6.0 | 59 to 64, no section under 56 | 83, no section under 21 | 110 |
| Health Care Aide | 6.0, no band under 5.5 | Not listed | 71 | 95 |
| Engineering University Transfer Certificate | 6.5, no band under 6.0 | 61, no skill under 60 | 90, no section under 21 | 120, no sub-score under 100 |
| Practical Nurse | 7.5 listening, 7 speaking, 6.5 reading, 7 writing | Not listed | 94 | Not listed |
| Pharmacy Technician | 7 reading, listening and speaking, 6.5 writing | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Pharmacy Technician also accepts OET and no other proof of English. Nepal isn’t on the list of recognized countries where three years of study in English can replace a test, on NorQuest’s English requirements page. Plan on sending a test score.
If your score is short, some programs accept NorQuest’s EAL Intensive coursework, and each program page says which courses count. To compare scores across Canadian institutions, see our IELTS and PTE guide for Canada.
Which documents do you need from Nepal?
You upload your academic documents and English result to NorQuest’s Virtual Admission System, and your official transcripts must then reach NorQuest directly.
- Your +2 transcript and certificate. Official transcripts must come straight from the issuing board or school, or be checkable online. A notarized copy also counts for international documents. Our guide explains how to get transcripts in Nepal from NEB, TU and other boards.
- Your bachelor’s or diploma transcripts and certificate if you are applying to a post-diploma program, sent the same way.
- Your IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo score report.
- A valid passport for the application and your study permit. If you don’t have one yet, see getting a Nepali passport for study abroad.
Documents not printed in English need a certified word-for-word translation. If official transcripts will take time, you can ask for conditional admission with scanned copies. Nepali certificates and bank documents often carry Bikram Sambat dates; our Nepali date converter helps you match them to the A.D. dates on your forms.
How do you apply to NorQuest College, step by step?
You apply through NorQuest’s Virtual Admission System and pay a CAD 155 fee, then pay a CAD 1,000 deposit after your offer so NorQuest can request your PAL.
- Choose your program and check it’s open on the program availability page, then read the program page’s admission requirements. Request an Alberta Student Number if you have never studied in Alberta.
- Apply online. Use the Virtual Admission System. Enter your details, choose your program and start date, upload documents and pay the CAD 155 non-refundable fee through PayMyTuition or Flywire. See the how to apply page.
- Get your offer. NorQuest says you should hear within two business days of applying, and all messages about your application appear in your Virtual Admission System account. Later on, check MyMail and MyQuest too, as the next steps page explains.
- Accept and pay. Pay the CAD 1,000 non-transferable tuition deposit by the deadline in your offer. To send tuition from a Nepali bank you need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Ministry of Education; see how to apply for an NOC in Nepal.
- Get your Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). NorQuest requests it from the Alberta government for you, in the order deposits were paid, as its immigration page says. Read what a PAL is and who needs one.
- Apply for your study permit with your letter of acceptance, PAL, payment receipt and proof of funds. Add a statement of purpose explaining your study plan; see our SOP guide for a Canada student visa. You no longer need a separate co-op work permit for practicums, but your study permit must allow on-campus work.
NorQuest doesn’t publish a fixed decision time, so check your email and portal regularly. Apply 9 to 12 months before your start date so there is time for the offer, the PAL and your study permit. For the visa stage, read our guides to Canada student visa requirements and proof of funds.
If a study permit is refused, our guide to Canada student visa refusal explains what to do next. Goreto’s counselors in Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Chitwan, Itahari and Pokhara can check your file before you apply; contact your nearest Goreto branch.
NorQuest College admissions: frequently asked questions
NorQuest doesn't publish one. It admits on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis while seats remain, so percentages on other websites are outside estimates.
Most diplomas ask for 6.5 with no band under 6.0. Business Administration and Accounting Technician ask for 6.0 with no band under 5.5. Practical Nurse and Pharmacy Technician ask for much higher band scores.
Most programs accept both, such as Duolingo 115 and PTE 59 for most diplomas. Practical Nurse lists no PTE or Duolingo score, and Pharmacy Technician accepts only IELTS or OET.
The application fee is CAD 155, and it is non-refundable and non-transferable. After an offer, you pay a CAD 1,000 tuition deposit to hold your seat.
NorQuest says you should hear within two business days of applying, but it publishes no fixed decision time. Missing transcripts or a full program can delay your offer, so check your portal often.
Each program sets its own, in Alberta course terms. Business Administration asks for 50% in English and math, while Practical Nurse asks for 60% in English and Biology. Ask admissions how your +2 grades compare.
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This page provides general guidance about studying abroad. Requirements, fees and policies can change. For advice about your situation, speak with a Goreto counselor before applying.
