Parkland College

Parkland College is now part of Suncrest College. In July 2023, Parkland College merged with Cumberland College to create Suncrest College, a single public regional college serving eastern and east-central Saskatchewan—including Yorkton, Melville, Fort Qu’Appelle, Esterhazy, Canora, Kamsack, and campuses carried forward from both legacy colleges. Partner lists and historical references may still use the name Parkland College; applications, programs, and international services today run under Suncrest College and the Saskatchewan Colleges shared admissions pathway.

For students planning the September 2026 intake, Suncrest College is a strong fit if you want smaller classes, hands-on programs in business, health care and trades, and a regional Saskatchewan setting with lower living costs than major metro areas.

Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Current operating name	Suncrest College (successor to Parkland College and Cumberland College, merged July 2023)
Institution type	Public college
Main hubs	Yorkton (including Trade and Technology Centre), plus regional campuses across eastern Saskatchewan
Popular intake	September 2026 (fall); confirm January or other starts on the program page
DLI	Public Designated Learning Institution — verify O19425521569 on the current IRCC DLI list under Suncrest College
International admissions	Central support through Saskatchewan Colleges (shared recruitment with partner Saskatchewan DLIs)
SDS	Listed for eligible nationals (e.g. India, China, Philippines, Vietnam) — confirm current SDS rules before applying
Partnerships	Programming with University of Saskatchewan, University of Regina, Saskatchewan Polytechnic and others
Student experience	Small classes; career and student services; safe regional communities
Contact	International questions: international@saskcolleges.ca (per Suncrest College international pages)

Why Suncrest / Parkland Region Can Be A Good Fit

Suncrest College continues Parkland’s focus on practical training and community-based learning. The Yorkton area has hosted international students for many years; the college highlights academic support, industry connections for practicum and hiring, and access to outdoor recreation (e.g. lakes and parks near Yorkton).

International programming is concentrated in areas such as business, health care, and technical trades, with entrance requirements set per program.

2026 Tuition Snapshot

International tuition varies by program and campus. Third-party aggregators and agent listings often cite roughly CAD 15,000–20,000+ per year for many credentials, with certificates and trades sometimes lower or higher depending on length and equipment costs. Use these figures only as planning estimates.

Source type	What to use
Official program pages	Current tuition and fees for your exact program
Saskatchewan Colleges / Suncrest	Application and payment instructions
Flywire (international payments)	Suncrest continues Parkland-linked payment flows — confirm details on the college site

Always confirm deposit rules, application fee (often around CAD 140–150 depending on channel), and payment deadlines on your offer letter.

Admission Snapshot

Area	What students should check
Application route	Saskatchewan Colleges / Suncrest College online process; programs also listed at saskcolleges.ca
Key deadline	International applicants: target May 15 before fall intake — offers may still be possible if you already hold a valid Canadian study permit (per college guidance; verify yearly)
English requirement	Commonly IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or Duolingo 105 — exceptions apply; check each program
Academic requirements	Program-specific; review the program page
Deferrals	Suncrest states it does not defer applications from one year to the next
PGWP	Confirm program length, field of study, and IRCC rules (including non-degree eligible fields lists where applicable)

Campus And Student Life

Suncrest spans multiple communities across the former Parkland and Cumberland regions. Yorkton is the largest centre in the area and hosts key facilities including the Trade and Technology Centre. Students choose Suncrest for a quieter, community-focused lifestyle while still accessing partnerships that ladder into university degrees and technical diplomas.

Who Should Consider This Institution?

Suncrest College (Parkland legacy) suits students who want:

• A September 2026 fall start in Saskatchewan
• Certificate, diploma, or post-graduate certificate style programs with applied learning
• Smaller institutions with personalized support
• A regional cost of living compared with Canada’s largest cities

Things To Check Before Applying

• Exact program name, campus, and intake on Suncrest’s program listing
• International deadline and whether your situation qualifies for late submission
• English test rules for your program
• Tuition deposit percentage and due date on the offer
• PGWP eligibility for your credential under current IRCC policy

Parkland College lives on as Suncrest College after the 2023 merger. Students still discover it through the Parkland name in older guides; the experience today is a unified regional college with a growing international cohort.

Key Highlights

Popular for	Why students choose it
Business certificates	Entry-level business skills and administration pathways
Health programs	Continuing Care Assistant, Health Care Cook, and related health-care training
Trades and technology	Agricultural equipment, heavy equipment truck & transport, power engineering, computer networking, and more
Post-graduate business	Post-Graduate Certificate in Global Business Management (where offered)
Small class sizes	More personal attention than many large institutions
Saskatchewan Colleges pathway	Shared international admissions with clear processes
Regional affordability	Lower typical living costs than Toronto or Vancouver
Partnership degrees	University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina courses and degrees delivered locally
SDS eligibility	Student Direct Stream for eligible countries — confirm current list

Why Students Choose Suncrest (Parkland Region)

Suncrest markets friendly staff, equal treatment of domestic and international students, and support from Career & Student Services. The Yorkton area combines community safety with outdoor recreation and links to local employers for practicum and graduate hiring.

Best Fit For September 2026

Suncrest College is a good match for the September 2026 intake if you want:

• A public Saskatchewan college with applied programs
• Clear international application communication through Saskatchewan Colleges
• Trades or health training with hands-on components
• A smaller-city Canadian experience

Useful To Know

Program availability changes by intake. Always use the live program list on suncrestcollege.ca or saskcolleges.ca rather than older “Parkland College” screenshots alone.