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

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

English Language Proficiency Requirements

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

• You achieved a C+ (67%) or higher in BC English Studies 12 , English First Peoples 12 or Literary Studies 12 or an equivalent course in Canada
• You have completed two or more years in a row of full-time post-secondary education in English in one of the approved countries listed below OR you have completed three or more years in a row of full-time secondary school education in English in one of the approved countries listed below
• You achieved a minimum score on one of the approved tests seen in the graphic below. Scores for standardized English language tests are only valid for a 24-month period from the date of testing.

Approved 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

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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