AA07: Admission of International Students

PURPOSE

To foster the admission of International students in the College’s postsecondary programs

SCOPE

International students applying to postsecondary programs.

DEFINITIONS

POLICY

1. All College programs will be open to International students based on their qualifications and  ability to meet the required program eligibility criteria.
2. The College will evaluate all applications from International applicants in a fair and equitable manner.  They will be assessed in accordance with the timelines established by the College.
3. In order to be considered for admission, International applicants must meet the following:
   College Eligibility:  College eligibility criterion for International applicants is the equivalent of an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
   Program Eligibility:  Program eligibility criteria for International applicants are equivalent to that established for Canadian applicants.
4. Applications for International students will be considered at any time before registration, as long as there are seats available in the program selected. Should International students not be able to claim their seat by the Confirmation Date due to conditions beyond their control, such as visa processing, they are to contact the Associate Registrar who will assess each case and decide on the length of time the seat will be held.  If International applicants do not claim the offered seat by the Confirmation or extension dates given, the seat will be made available to the next qualified applicant from the wait list. After the Confirmation or extension dates, International applicants will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as there are seats available.
5. International applicants are encouraged to submit application forms to the College as early as possible.
6. International applicants will be assessed according to the program admissions criteria, based on their academic transcripts and English language proficiency.
7. International applicants, who have been educated outside Canada, must submit proof of their academic record to the College.  Documents submitted in languages other than English must be submitted with a certified true translation.
8. The Registrar’s Office will assess transcripts and consult the Academic Department and International Education Centre, as required.
9. The College has established English language entry levels for all of its programs.  International applicants, for whom English is not a first language, must provide proof of English language proficiency as an admission requirement for their selected program. International applicants are usually required to complete an internationally recognized test such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL).  International applicants may choose to be tested by the College.  International applicants will not be required to take any other additional testing unless required by professional associations.
10. Successful International applicants may be required to take an English as a Second Language support class that will focus on the skills necessary for the successful completion of the selected College program. Those with lower scores may be considered on an individual basis and could be required to do preparatory or additional language courses.
11. The Academic department in consultation with the International Education Centre and the Language Institute will determine the International applicant’s suitability to the program if an exception to the established English language entry level is deemed reasonable.

    
    GRADUATION/LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

12. In exceptional circumstances, at the discretion of the Program Chair and with the approval of the Dean and the Registrar, International students whose first language is not English may be allowed to graduate without having met all of the program communication requirements.

    
    SUPPORT SERVICES

13. In order to support International students to successfully complete their chosen program, the International Education Centre will assist in arranging peer tutoring or access to other services available. 

PROCEDURE

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION
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RELATED POLICIES
AA 04    Admissions

RELATED MATERIALS
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