Admission Requirements

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All students must satisfy the general admission ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
Students applying for the English Language Program do not have

requirements for the college as well as the to show proof of their language proficiency. Students are advised

. . to confirm admission requirements at selkirk.ca/program/ESL/
stated requirements for their program. admission-requirements.

PRE-ADMISSION ASSESSMENT

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Applicants must complete a pre-admission assessment in

language and math skills. This assessment is conducted through
the College Readiness Tool (CRT) and serves the purpose of
providing information on the applicant's level of preparedness
for the chosen program. Information collected through the CRT
will be used to provide advice to applicants in developing an
educational pathway directed toward meeting their educational
goals. Also, exemptions from the CRT, will be granted to
applicants who have completed relevant post-secondary courses
in mathematics and/or English. To obtain an exemption, please
provide an appropriate transcript to the Enrolment Office with
your application.

Admission to Selkirk College is open to anyone who:

— Has graduated from a British Columbia Senior Secondary School or equivalent,
OR

— Who will be 19 years of age on the first day of classes for the term (mature
student), OR

— Is under 19 years of age but is:
» enrolled in a Secondary School Transitions Program, OR
» is enrolled in a program under agreement with the local School District, OR

» includes written consent from a parent or guardian and letters of support
from individuals such as a school principal or health care provider, OR

— Does not meet the above admission criteria but has received permission from
the Registrar For more information the CRT, please visit selkirk.ca/services/crt

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT

Applicants, whose first language is not English, or who have Program Admission Requirements

received their primary education in a language other than English,

are required to provide proof of English Language proficiency in All Selkirk College programs have specific admissions requirements

one of the following ways: that must be met by applicants seeking admission to the program.

— Completion of BC English 12 with a minimum of C+ at an English curriculum These requirements will include academic prerequisites, required
secondary school where English is the primary language. experience and/or other requirements relevant to the program.

— Completion of International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A (Higher

Level) with a minimum grade of 3 or C. These requirements are listed within each program section

— Completion of the Advanced 4 and 5 (or equivalent) of the Selkirk College of this calendar and on selkirk.ca. If you are unsure about the

English Language Program with a minimum of C+ (6096) average in core requirements for your program, please consult one of our
subjects and provincial level English 51, with at least a C+. enrolment officers, counsellors or program contacts by phone at
— Submission of an Official TOEFL score of 213 (CBT), or TOEFL (IBT) score of 1.888.953.1133 ext. 21273.

79-80, or TOEFL (PBT) score of 550, or better.
— Submission of an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band score less than 5.5.
— Submission of an EIKEN Grade Pre-1.

— Submission of a CELPIP — Academic test result with a minimum score of 4L in
each component of the Academic test.

— Submission of a score of 4 or better on the Language Proficiency Index
(LPI) in conjunction with a satisfactory oral language interview with Selkirk
International.

— Successful completion of an English Language Program that is part of the BC
transfer system or is an officially approved pathway program with Selkirk
International and Selkirk College.

All english language proficiency tests used as a basis for
admissions must have been completed within the last three years.

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