The official page of NAIT International & Intercultural Community Centre (IICC), Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.
The NAIT International & Intercultural Community Centre (IICC) serves a large and growing population of over 3,500 international and newcomer students from over 130 countries, helping them adapt to NAIT, Edmonton, and Canadian culture. It is a safe, community-oriented space on campus. We do everything possible to grant our international and newcomer students the “Canadian experience”: from hosting
06/18/2026
⏰ Graduated and still waiting to apply for your PGWP?
Your deadline may be sooner than you think!
Whether you're applying from inside or outside Canada, it's important to understand:
✅ When your application is due
✅ How your study permit expiry date may affect your deadline
Don't wait until the last day!
Need help with your application?
➡️ Visit nait.ca/immigration for our PGWP application guide.
06/11/2026
🦉 Is your study permit expiring soon?
Whether you're extending your current study permit or changing programs, it's important to understand the process and requirements before you apply.
Join our FREE online workshop to learn:
✅ Who needs a study permit extension
✅ Which documents are required
✅ How to prepare a strong Letter of Explanation (LOE)
✅ When a spouse's Open Work Permit may be included
📅 June 16, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM MDT
💻 Online
Register today!
👉https://www.ookslife.ca/event/326620
📣 Share this post with a friend who may need to extend their study permit!
06/10/2026
"I’m coming to Edmonton... now what?"
Landing in a new country is a lot of feelings at once. Excitement. Nerves. "Where do I even go?" 🤔
We want you to know: We’ve got you! From the second you arrive, we’re there! Friendly volunteers at the Airport Welcome Booth, ready to help you navigate and get you your first-hand campus information!
📍 Near Door 9, Arrivals Level, YEG
📅 August 16 – 31 | 11 am – 9 pm
Save this post. The day you land, you’ll know exactly what to do. ❤️
https://www.nait.ca/nait/international/arriving-in-edmonton
06/09/2026
Comment PERKS and we'll DM you the link 🔗
20% off Shoppers. 15% off Bulk Barn every Wednesday.
the everyday perks nobody told you about until now ✨
We are saying bye, bye, bye to Co-Op Work Permits! 👋 As of April 1, 2026, study permit holders no longer need a separate a Co-Op Work Permit to participate in their program's work integrated learning (WIL). HOWEVER, you still must meet all of IRCC's eligibility criteria to participate:
📄 Have a letter from NAIT confirming that WIL is a requirement of your program
✅ Have a condition on your study permit authorizing you to work on campus
📚 Be a full-time student
🌓 WIL cannot make up more than 50% of your study program
❓ Not sure if your program has work integrated learning? Visit nait.ca/wil to confirm!
❔ Want to learn more about working permissions as an international student? Visit nait.ca/immigration for more info!
❗ Ready to request a Student Work Placement letter? Contact us through nait.ca/help
Still have questions? Make an appointment with an International Student Specialist! (https://appointments.nait.ca/advising_appointment)
06/03/2026
🚨 Hey NAIT Students! Are you ready to level up your campus experience while making a real impact? 🌍✨
Become an International Peer Mentor and help new students feel welcomed, connected, and confident at NAIT! 💙
As a mentor, you’ll:
✨ Meet students from around the world
🎓 Build leadership & communication skills
🤝 Make meaningful friendships and connections
📚 Support fellow students through their NAIT journey
🏆 Boost your co-curricular record and gain recognition for your involvement
Ask yourself… 👀
- Do you love helping others succeed?
- Enjoy connecting with people from different cultures?
- Want to grow your confidence and leadership skills?
- Looking for an experience that’s rewarding and fun?
Join a community that creates friendships, unforgettable memories, and a sense of belonging for students from all over the world 🌏💫
📅 Applications close June 19, 2026
🔗 Visit the link for more details: https://www.nait.ca/nait/international/international-centre/international-peer-group
06/02/2026
Tag a friend you want to spend the longest days of the year with ☀️
because June in YEG is genuinely unmatched 🎨🎪🎵
swipe to discover things to do in YEG this June ✨
POV: you traded a boring afternoon for free snacks and new friends 😏🎲 Yeah. It was that good. Let's hangout again soon? 👀
05/28/2026
☀️Now that we are finally getting some nice summer weather, it's time to think ahead to the fall! Just fall enrollment - you don't need to think about the cold weather quite yet!🍂
Swipe for 6 tips for Study Permit holders to keep in mind when enrolling in their fall classes!
05/26/2026
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Galaxyland , Waterpark. Banff. Marmot Basin. all on a student budget 🏔️🎢
Alberta is beautiful and your NAIT ID makes every adventure more affordable 💳