International Student KICKSTART

No, they are two different programs, and we strongly recommend that students new to studying in Canada attend both. The International Student KICKSTART program aims to ease international and newcomer students’ academic and cultural adjustment process. 

International students or students new to Canada who will begin their studies at NAIT in the Winter 2024 semester or are current NAIT students who have not attended ISK previously. 

If you start your studies at NAIT after the Winter 2024 semester, please stay tuned for upcoming sessions of ISK. We will email future students regarding ISK offerings in upcoming semesters.  

The International Student KICKSTART program registration fee must be paid with a valid credit card (Mastercard, VISA Credit Card, or American Express®) via the program registration page. International payments are subject to your local bank or credit card account allowance. 

While the ISK program is optional, we encourage new international and newcomer students to take advantage of this opportunity for enriching learning and community building alongside fellow participants. By fully embracing this experience, you will build valuable connections, gain important knowledge, and embark on a transformative journey that sets the stage for your success at NAIT.  

Don't miss out on this incredible chance to thrive and make lasting memories! 

• Water or a water bottle (there are water fountains on campus to fill up your bottle). 

• Stationaries or devices for your learning and notetaking, e.g., pens, notebooks, electronic devices, etc.  

• Other personal items you may need throughout the day.  

The ISK program is currently offered in person only.

If you have concerns about transitioning and settling into Canada and/or studying at NAIT but cannot participate in ISK due to time conflicts, please contact us to discuss how to support your academic journey at NAIT.  

Our contact information: 

• International and Intercultural Community Centre (IICC) 

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Closed for Winter Holidays from December 22, 2023 until January 2, 2024)

• Room no.: W101, HP Centre 

• Email: intercultural@nait.ca  

This program is offered before the start of Fall and Winter semesters.

Program instructors will not be present at ISK.  

If you have any Program Orientation specific questions, please contact your program office to inquire. Program contact information can be found on your "My Courses" page in your MyNAIT Portal.

If you are starting your studies in Winter 2024, please visit the NSO page after late-November for orientation registration links.

Students who attended all sessions of ISK will receive a letter of completion from the International & Intercultural Community Centre.  

Refund request deadline: January 2, 2024

A CAD $5 cancellation fee will be applied to each refund transaction. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for a refund request to be processed.

Request a refund directly from your Eventbrite account: 

1. Log in to Eventbrite. 

2. Go to Tickets. 

3. Find the order you want refunded, then select Request a refund. 

4. Enter your details and submit your request. The organizer should respond within five business days. 

Please email John Tejerero at jtejerero@nait.ca if you have further questions about the International Student KICKSTART program. 

For all other inquiries for the International & Intercultural Community Centre, please email intercultural@nait.ca.