Admission Requirements
In order to attend Selkirk College you must meet the admission requirements for the College and for the program you wish to enrol in.
Admission Requirements
- Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
- Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
- Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
- Read more about admission requirements according to Policy 8611
Academic Requirements
- 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.
Additional Requirements
Students must acknowledge that they are in good health, able to stand for long periods of time and able to lift up to 25 kg.
International Students
International Students (students who are applying to Selkirk College from locations outside of Canada) should follow the application steps required by Selkirk International.