Selkirk College International Student Programs

1. Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
2. Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
3. Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
4. Read more about admission requirements according to Policy 8611

English 12 at any level with a minimum of 67%. For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score (with no band less than 6.0), or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests. If an international student applies with an IELTS of 6.0 overall score (with no band less than 5.5), then they would need to meet the requirements below.

Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will successfully complete ENGL 66 Essential English course in the first year of their program. This course must be completed to be able to advance beyond 30 program credits.

1. Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
2. Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
3. Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
4. Read more about admission requirements according to Policy 8611

Any English course at the grade 12 level with a minimum of 67%. For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score (with no band less than 6.0), or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests. If an international student applies with an IELTS of 6.0 overall score (with no band less than 5.5), then they would need to meet the requirements below.

Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will complete ENGL 66 Essential English with a minimum of 67% in the first year of their program. This course must be completed to be able to advance beyond 30 program credits.

1. Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
2. Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
3. Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
4. Read more about admission requirements according to Policy 8611

Any English course at the grade 12 level with a minimum of 67% or higher. For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score (with no band less than 6.0), or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests. If an international student applies with an IELTS of 6.0 overall score (with no band less than 5.5), then they would need to meet the requirements below.

Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will complete ENGL 66 Essential English with a minimum of 67% in the first year of their program. This course must be completed to be able to advance beyond 30 program credits.

Successful completion of Grade 10 or equivalent with passing grades in any Math 10 and any English 10. For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score (with no band less than 6.0), or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests. If an international student applies with an IELTS of 6.0 overall score (with no band less than 5.5), then they would need to meet the requirements below.

Applicants who lack the specific English admission requirements may still gain admission to the program with the understanding that they will successfully complete ENGL 66 Essential English course in the first year of their program. This course must be completed to be able to advance beyond 30 program credits.

English Studies 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 60% or higher required. For international applicants, IELTS 6.0 overall band score with no band below 5.5, or equivalent on other internationally recognized English Language Proficiency Tests.

Any Math 11 with a minimum of 60%. Note that students who may pursue a university degree in Business should complete a pre-calculus course.

Students who enter the Business Administration diploma program with a minimum grade of 73% in Accounting 12 (taken in British Columbia in the three years prior to starting the program) may receive credit for COMM 240. Processes as outlined in Policy 8614 will be adhered to.

English Studies 12 with a minimum of 60% or higher

Non-Academic Requirements

1. Successfully pass an audition/interview which consists of:
2. Assessment of instrumental ability on an instrument/voice. The instruments that are accepted are: guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, voice, saxophone, trumpet, banjo, mandolin, and violin/fiddle.
3. Demonstration of basic music theory proficiency equivalent to the Royal Conservatory Level 8 Theory, through a written examination that includes identifying intervals, key signatures and triads in basic music theory equivalent to Royal Conservatory Level 8 Theory requirements.
4. An Ear Training Test for pitch, triads, rhythmic and melodic diction and interval recognition.

English 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.

Selkirk College's Admission Requirements:

1. Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
2. Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
3. Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
4. Read more about admission requirements according to Policy 8611

Academic Requirements

1. High school graduation or equivalent.
2. Completion of BC English Studies 12 with a C or higher (60%), or English 60 from Selkirk College or
3. completion, with a grade of "C+" or better, advanced core courses in the Selkirk College English Language Program and Provincial Level English 51; or
4. submission of a TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better; or
5. submission of an IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5 or better;

Non-Academic Requirements

1. For applicable practicum sites, applicants must be able to demonstrate compliance with Public Health Officer's orders with respect to COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
2. A one page statement explaining your goals and objectives for wanting to enroll in the program.
3. Proof of a negative tuberculosis test or of a clear chest x-ray that is less than 6 months old for those who have been requested to have this from our community partners;
4. Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check. Some types of criminal records may limit or prohibit acceptance in field placement; acceptance into field placement is a requirement for program promotion;
5. Current résumé
6. One-on-one interview with a faculty member

Canadian CPA Education Program Entrance Requirements:

1. Completion of all CPA preparatory courses. The Selkirk College PGA provides the courses necessary for admission to the CPA education program, which can become your pathway to a career as a CPA.
2. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Canadian Bachelor’s degree) in any field.
3. A full-time accounting job.

Selkirk College Admission Requirements:

1. Completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or English speaking institution from another country, or equivalent training and experience.
2. English 12 with “C+” or higher, or equivalent.
3. For international applicants, IELTS 6.5 overall band score with no band below 6.0, or equivalent on other internationally recognised English Language Proficiency Tests.
4. Foundations of Math 12 or Pre-calculus 11 with “C+” or higher, or equivalent.