Admission Requirements: International Applicants

Admission Process Overview

The complete admission process can take 30 to 45 days. Processing starts when the College receives a complete application; incomplete applications are not reviewed.

1. Offer of admission: the Admissions Office assesses your documents and may make an offer. The offer is not a Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
2. Accept the offer: you have 30 days to consider the offer. If you agree to the terms, pay the LOA fee.
3. Final review: the College reviews your documents again for completeness.
4. Letter of Acceptance: if everything is in order, the College issues your LOA by email to include in your study permit application.

Step by Step

1. Choose a program and apply. The College assesses your first program choice; your second choice is assessed only if you are not eligible for the first.
2. Check the admission requirements. Requirements vary by program. The College prioritizes complete applications. Because applications exceed available seats, international applications are processed selectively, and programs may close early when full. Submitting an application does not guarantee an offer.
3. Find out when to apply. See the Enrolment Schedule. The College recommends applying at least six months before the program start date.
4. Apply online through the International Student Application, with scanned copies of your supporting documents.
5. Respond to your offer by the expiry date on the offer letter. To confirm an offer is genuine, email Administration with your full name and reference number. See Admission Offer and Acceptance.
6. Receive your LOA. Once all required documents and payments are in order, the College issues your LOA by email. Include it in your study permit application. See Applying for Your Study Permit.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Each program has its own admission criteria, so read the program page before you apply. Where a governing body sets specific admission requirements for a program, those requirements take priority over the College’s criteria.

Academic Requirement (Ontario Regulation 415/06, section 19)

• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; or
• Mature Student Status: 18 years of age or older and a pass on a qualifying test approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges.
• Any other academic qualifications or minimum age set as a condition of the Superintendent’s approval of the program, and any additional requirements set by the College for the program, such as an English language assessment or an aptitude evaluation.

For credentials earned outside Canada, the College considers the same academic preparation required for college or university entrance in that country.

Required Documents

1. A copy of government-issued photo identification, such as a passport biographical data page or a government photo ID card.
2. A copy of proof of status in Canada, if you are currently in Canada.
3. A copy of proof of a legal name change, if applicable, such as a name change affidavit. It is required if the name on your ID does not match the name on your educational credentials. Marriage certificates are not accepted as proof of a legal name change.
4. A copy of your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or a higher diploma or degree; or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), where applicable; or Mature Student Status.
5. Proof that you are 18 years of age or older at the time of registration.
6. Acceptance of your Letter of Acceptance (LOA).

The College may admit a student who does not meet all admission requirements on a provisional basis. Meeting the minimum requirements and deadlines does not guarantee admission; in some programs, only the most qualified candidates are considered.

English Language Proficiency

The language of instruction is English. If English is not your first language, show proficiency with one of the following:

• IELTS Academic: overall band 5.5 or higher
• TOEFL: 80 (internet-based) or 550 (paper-based)
• MELAB: 80
• PTE Academic: 50 overall
• At least 3 years of full-time study at a school in a country on the English proficiency exemption list, with a letter or transcript confirming the language of instruction

Conditional Admission

See also: Extend, Renew, or Restore a Study Permit.