Students Life

English Score Requirement

MINIMUM IELTS SCORE

MINIMUM TOEFL IBT

Note: Language proficiency requirements can vary on program basis.

Accomodation

Housing Options in Sarnia
International students have many options for housing in Sarnia. Select the option that best suits your current needs:

• Short-Term Housing: Upon arriving in Sarnia, international students may need temporary, short-term housing while they look for long and more permanent accommodations.
   
• Shared Living Options: Shared living arrangements offer costs savings, companionship, and a sense of community, making them an appealing option for many people. International students may like to explore the following shared living experiences. It's a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the community and reduce rental costs.
   
• Long-Term Housing: Sarnia has a variety of off-campus rental options including single homes and apartments. Students wishing to live off-campus should research vacancy availability and consider having roommates to help ease the costs associated with housing. It is also quite common for students to sign at least a one year lease.

Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships for International Students

Spring 2026 Intake

High-achieving international students may be eligible to receive entrance scholarships of up to CAD 4,000 for select programs offered at the Sarnia and Ottawa campuses.

Entrance Scholarships – 2026–2027 Academic Year

Eligible international students enrolling in the following programs may receive entrance scholarships as outlined below:

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for an entrance scholarship, applicants must:

• Be an international student
• Receive a confirmed offer of admission for an eligible program and intake
• Meet the academic requirements specified for the program
• Register as a full-time student
• Pay the required tuition deposit within the stipulated deadline
• Maintain compliance with institutional admission and enrollment policies

FAQ

How will I know if I received the scholarship?

• Meeting the eligibility criteria of the international entrance scholarship does not automatically constitute approval. If selected, your Lambton College acceptance letter will indicate YES in box 23.
• If you were not selected for an international entrance scholarship, your Lambton College acceptance letter will indicate NO in box 23. In this case, you have not been selected and are not eligible to receive an international entrance scholarship.

How and when will the entrance scholarship be applied? 

• Upon registration at Lambton College, scholarship funds will be applied to the first-year tuition cost, as outlined on your acceptance letter. The total value of each scholarship shall not exceed $4,000 for eligible Sarnia programs and $3,600 for eligible Ottawa programs.
• Scholarships are granted at the sole discretion of Lambton College's international admissions office. Scholarship funds cannot be used for any other purpose, are non-cashable and non-refundable.
• Scholarship funds are conditional on continuing and maintaining full-time registration status in the first and second term. Students who transfer to another institution or withdraw during their first or second terms will lose the entire amount of the entrance scholarship during the refund process.

Academic Scholarships

2026-2027 Academic Year

How to Qualify

• Demonstrate a minimum overall 2.8 GPA during the first two semesters and receive a $1,000 scholarship applied to the 3rd and 4th terms, respectively.

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