Find what you need to know about international student tuition, payment methods, refund and deferral.
To find out the estimated costs for your academic or ESL program please use the cost calculator below
For Program fees please review either the International Estimated costs and Program and tuition fees. Prices are listed with program tuition fees only and student association and ancillary fees will be added once courses are registered.
Current students must pay all semester fees in full by the fee payment deadline.
Academic Courses
| 2024/25 Semesters | 2025/2026 Semesters | 2026/27 Semesters | 2027/28 Semesters | 2028/29 Semesters |
| $1,696 | $1,777 | $1,862 | $1,951 | $2,045 |
| per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course -3 credits | per course - 3 credits |
ESL English as a Second Language
| 2024/25 Semesters | 2025/2026 Semesters | 2026/27 Semesters | 2027/28 Semesters | 2028/29 Semesters |
| $3,392 | $3,554 | $3,724 | $3,902 | $4,090 |
| 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course |
Academic Courses
| 2026/27 Semesters | 2027/28 Semesters | 2028/29 Semesters | 2029/30 Semesters | 2030/31 Semesters |
| $2,488 | $2,607 | $2,732 | $2,863 | $3,000 |
| per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits | per course - 3 credits |
ESL English as a Second Language
| 2026/27 Semesters | 2027/28 Semesters | 2028/29 Semesters | 2029/30 Semesters | 2030/31 Semesters | |
| $4,976 | $5,214 | $5,464 | $5,726 | $6,000 | |
| 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course | 140-hour course |
Trades Programs, Engineering Technology or Health and Social Development Programs
Please see our Program Schedule and Tuition Fees or email our Recruitment Coordinators.
Student, Development and Technology Fees
All Okanagan College students are required to pay student fees each semester. These fees include student activity fees (about $80), development and technology fees (about $150), and student union fees ($90). The exact amount is calculated once you register for classes.
Other Fees
Please note that you may have to pay additional fees including student residence or homestay fees, student association fees and medical insurance fees.
You are expected to have enough money to cover the costs of your tuition, accommodation and living expenses while in Canada. Please see more information on the minimum funds needed to support yourself as a student on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada-IRCC website.
Find out the approximate cost of living in the Okanagan, including Kelowna, Penticton, Vernon and Salmon Arm. If you have any inquiries for tuition or cost of living, please send an email to our Recruitment Coordinators at askoc@okanagan.bc.ca
Be wary of any person offering to make a tuition payment on your behalf or promising a discount on payment.
If you are uncertain if a service is legitimate, please contact the International Education department so we can assist.
Online application payments
Credit card only (Visa, MasterCard and American Express).
Tuition, student fees and deposits
Okanagan College PayMyTuition Partnership Confirmation Letter
English Language programs:
International Student Deposit Refund and Deferral - English Language Programs
Student Refund Policy ($10,000)
International Student Deposit Refund and Deferral - $10,000 Academic Deposit
Student Refund Policy (full year tuition)
International Student Deposit Refund and Deferral - Full Year Academic Deposit
All refunds are issued to students regardless of who made the payment, through the Okanagan College processing system.
Withdraw from Courses
If you have to withdraw from courses you may be eligible for a tuition refund, provided that you do so within the withdrawal deadlines stated on the Important Dates Important dates | Okanagan College.
Unforeseen Circumstances
If International Students have to withdrawal due to unforeseen circumstances beyond their control, students must submit the reason and supporting documents. For new and current students, please email askoc@okanagan.bc.ca.