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Overview of 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
Areas of Study
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:
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 Body
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
Administration
Agriculture
Architecture
Automotive Marine and Aviation
Communication
Communications
Computer Aided Design (CAD)
Computer Networking
Counseling
Criminal Justice
Engineering Design
Environmental Science
Equipment Repair
Family and Consumer
Fashion Design
Finance
Graphic Design
HVAC Electrical Construction
Health and Human Services
High School
Hospitality Management
Information Technology
Interior Design
Journalism
Language
Management and Administration
Marketing
Medical Assisting and Nursing
Medical and Dental Administration
Multimedia and Web Design
Paralegal
Photography and photo journalism
Psychology
Science Technologies
Sciences
Teaching
Visual Arts
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Online
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