Admissions

Domestic, International and Mature Students

Domestic students need ONE of the following:

• Canadian Passport
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
• Confirmation of Permanent Residence
• Legal documentation from IRCC

Unless qualifying as a Mature Student, you must provide proof:

• You have successfully completed a B.C. Secondary School diploma or the equivalent of one

International students need:

• A valid passport from their country of citizenship and a valid study permit

Mature students must:

• Be at least 19 years of age at the start of their program
• Have not completed a B.C. Secondary School diploma or the equivalent of one

Mature Students must submit ALL of the following:

• At least one letter of reference from a person who is not related to you
• A statement of intent clearly outlining your career goals and your reasons for believing you will succeed in the program
• A personal profile of 250 words or less

General Admission Requirements

Curious about the general admission requirements at Ashton College? Here is a quick video breakdown of what to expect and which documents are required.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Domestic students and international students must show language proficiency in ONE of the following ways:

• Completion of BC English Studies 12 , English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 with a minimum grade of C+ (or equivalents); or
• Completion of three or more consecutive years of secondary education or two or more consecutive years of post-secondary education at a recognized institution where the language of instruction is English; or
• Achieve the competency standard of a Test of English Language Proficiency as set out in Section 5.4 below. Scores for standardized English language tests are only valid for a 24-month period from the date of testing.

English is presumed to be the language of instruction in the following countries:

• American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierre Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe

For countries not listed above, submit proof of instruction in English. Notwithstanding the above, upon receipt of adequate proof of English Language Proficiency, the Registrar may exempt a student from having to take a Test of English Language Proficiency.

Application Process Explained

​Ready to apply? Here is a quick video breakdown of the individual steps involved. The process is designed to be as simple and straightforward as possible. Let us know if you have any questions or require any clarification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the answers to some of the most commonly asked questions. We have broken down our frequently asked questions into two separate sections: admissions and student services. Explore the admissions section for any questions you have regarding your current application and the admission process in general. Look to the student services section for any questions regarding student policies or your online classes.

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