Study at ICS Canada

Founded in 1890, International Correspondence Schools (ICS) quickly became one of the world's largest distance-learning educational institutions. In its first decade of operation, the schools enrolled more than a quarter of a million students. Since that time, ICS has spawned branch institutions; one of them being Penn Foster College in the U.S. Penn Foster's Canadian counterpart is ICS Canada, which began operations in 1920. ICS Canada itself has grown throughout its eight-plus decades to where it today offers over 50 diploma programs which can be completed at-home via online study and distance learning.

Points of Distinction

• Convenience of at-home distance learning
• Continuous distance support
• Low tuition
• Accredited by the Canadian Education and Training Accreditation Commission (CETAC)

Course Topics

ICS Canada offers career diplomas in over 50 accredited training courses. Most programs can be completed in less than a year although some students may prefer to work on a more part-time basis and take up to two years. Programs are offered within the following general categories:

• Business
• Health Services
• Technology
• Legal Studies
• Education
• Creative/Design
• Trades

ICS Canada Admissions

When a prospective applicant is ready to enroll in a program, he/she can simply complete the student online application form or call the school's toll-free number to speak with an enrollment advisor. An information package with an enrollment form can also be requested by mail.

ICS Canada Faculty Quality

ICS Canada has a highly qualified faculty whose members continually monitor advances in the field and update the course material to reflect them. Among the original faculty of ICS was legendary science fiction writer H.G. Wells, who taught biology until 1893.

ICS Canada Student Enrollment

The school presently serves over 16,000 Canadian students. The vast majority are busy adults who seek training for better careers but don't have the time to attend classes.

ICS Canada Student Life

ICS Canada's courses are structured so that students can study independently. However, faculty and instructional advisors are available to answer questions anytime during normal business hours simply by calling the school's toll-free instructional support hotline. Instructors can also be contacted by e-mail or by regular mail.

(Note:Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)

Accounting

• Accounting
• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Accounting and Business/Management

Administration

• Education General

Agriculture

• Animal Training
• Dog/Pet/Animal Grooming

Architecture

• Landscape Architecture (BS BSLA BLA MSLA MLA PhD)

Automotive Marine and Aviation

• Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician

Communication

• Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

Communications

• Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

• Drafting and Design Technology/Technician General

Computer Networking

• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

Counseling

• Counseling Psychology General
• Developmental and Child Psychology General

Criminal Justice

• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Criminalistics and Criminal Science

Engineering Design

• Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering General

Environmental Science

• Forestry General

Equipment Repair

• Gunsmithing/Gunsmith
• Locksmithing and Safe Repair
• Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies Other

Family and Consumer

• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Fashion and Fabric Consultant
• Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers

Fashion Design

• Fashion and Fabric Consultant
• Fashion/Apparel Design

Finance

• Small Business Administration/Management

Graphic Design

• Graphic Design

HVAC Electrical Construction

• Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electrician

Health and Human Services

• Athletic Training/Trainer

High School

• Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Hospitality Management

• Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
• Restaurant Culinary and Catering Management/Manager
• Restaurant/Food Services Management
• Tourism and Travel Services Management

Information Technology

• Computer and Information Sciences General

Interior Design

• Interior Design

Journalism

• Journalism General
• Journalism Other

Language

• Creative Writing General
• English Composition General
• English Language and Literature General
• Technical and Business Writing General

Management and Administration

• Accounting and Business/Management
• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science General
• Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services Other
• Business Administration Management and Operations Other
• Business Administration and Management General
• General office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Restaurant Culinary and Catering Management/Manager
• Small Business Administration/Management

Marketing

• Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services Other

Medical Assisting and Nursing

• Occupational Therapist Assistant
• Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
• Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Medical and Dental Administration

• Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

Multimedia and Web Design

• Animation Interactive Technology Video Graphics and Special Effects
• Computer Graphics
• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

Paralegal

• Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Photography and photo journalism

• Journalism General
• Journalism Other
• Photography

Psychology

• Counseling Psychology General
• Developmental and Child Psychology General
• Psychology General

Science Technologies

• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Sciences

• Animal Health
• Animal Sciences General

Teaching

• Agricultural Teacher Education
• Biology Teacher Education
• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Education General
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
• Teacher Assistant/Aide

Visual Arts

• Fashion/Apparel Design
• Fiber Textile and Weaving Arts
• Fine/Studio Arts General
• Graphic Design
• Interior Design
• Photography