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Holland College

Charlottetown, Canada • Founded 1969

Updated Sep 2026 · Source: hollandcollege.com

Overview

English Name: Holland College
Founded: 1969
Institution Type: Higher education institution
Control Type: Public
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Holland College is Prince Edward Island's publicly funded community college, founded in 1969 and headquartered at the Prince of Wales Campus in Charlottetown.

It delivers more than 60 full-time certificate, diploma and post-graduate certificate programs built around hands-on, career-focused training, through a network of campuses and centres that stretches across the province: the Prince of Wales Campus and the Tourism and Culinary Centre in Charlottetown, the Summerside Waterfront Campus and the adjacent Marine Training Centre, the Atlantic Police Academy at Slemon Park, the Georgetown Centre and the West Prince Campus in Alberton. Program areas span the skilled trades (carpentry, construction electrical, welding fabrication, plumbing and pipefitting, precision machining, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, and automotive technology), health and community services (practical nursing, primary care paramedicine, early childhood care and education), business and information technology, and public safety.

The Tourism and Culinary Centre houses The Culinary Institute of Canada, home of the college's culinary arts and pastry arts programs, while the Atlantic Police Academy, which opened in 1971, delivers pre-employment police science training with its own tactical training and innovation centre, driving course, weapons range and cadet residences. The college's trades programs are positioned as the first step toward Red Seal certification, and more than 130 degree pathway agreements let diploma graduates carry credit into university degrees.

Holland College is a designated learning institution with ISO 9001:2015 certification; instruction is in English, tuition and fee breakdowns are published on every program page, and apartment-style residences are available at the Prince of Wales Campus.

Location & Contact

Mailing address, phone, email, and social channels for Holland College are listed below.

Address: 140 Weymouth Street
Postal Code: C1A 4Z1
Phone: 902-888-6700
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Academic Details

Holland College's academic profile in numbers is listed below.

Admission Requirements: Admission requirements are set program by program and listed on each program page; most full-time certificate and diploma programs ask for Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level plus a résumé outlining work, volunteer and extracurricular experience, and some programs add prerequisites such as a driver's licence, immunization records, a criminal record check or a minimum age. Every applicant submits a high school transcript and résumé, and applicants with previous post-secondary study submit that transcript as well. The language of instruction is English; applicants whose first language is not English demonstrate proficiency with IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6), TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60 (minimum 50 in each band), PTE Academic 60, Duolingo English Test 120 (no section under 115) or Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 (no band below 169), among other accepted tests. Graduates of a Canadian high school who completed English 621 in P.E.I. (or its provincial equivalent) with at least 70% are exempt, as are applicants with three consecutive years of full-time English-medium post-secondary study completed within two years of the program start.

Academic Structures

The academic units of Holland College are listed below.

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  • Atlantic Police Academy
  • Marine Training Centre
  • The Culinary Institute of Canada

Faculties & Divisions

Subject coverage by faculty at Holland College is listed below.

The Culinary Institute of Canada (Institute) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Culinary Arts
  • Pastry Arts
Atlantic Police Academy (Academy) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Police Science
Marine Training Centre (Centre) 2 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Power Engineering
  • Transport Canada approved marine training

Programs Offered

All active programmes at Holland College are listed by degree level.

56 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Canada

Bachelor's Degree 1 programme

Certificate 22 programmes

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Diploma 28 programmes

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Postgraduate Certificate 5 programmes

How to apply to Holland College

The application path for Holland College, in five steps.

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    Browse the programme catalogue

    Holland College's catalogue includes 56 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

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    Check eligibility for your chosen programme

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for Holland College's admissions process.

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    Get your documents ready

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Apply through the official channel

    Submit your completed application through Holland College's official website at www.hollandcollege.com. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.

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    Reach out and track your application

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Reach the institution by phone at 902-888-6700. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about Holland College

Common questions about Holland College, answered from data on record.

How old is Holland College?

The institution opened in 1969 (approximately 57 years ago).

In which city is Holland College?

Holland College is based in Charlottetown, Canada.

Is Holland College a public or private institution?

Holland College operates as a public institution.

What qualification levels does Holland College offer?

Holland College delivers diploma and certificate programmes across its academic units.

How many faculties does Holland College have?

The institution comprises 3 academic units.

Where can I learn more about Holland College?

You can find Holland College online at www.hollandcollege.com.

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