Admission Requirements

Selkirk College's 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

Post-Graduate Diploma in Culinary Managment Academic Requirements

Completion of a 2-year culinary diploma or professional cooking certification or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management with significant course work in Culinary Arts from a recognized post-secondary institution. The culinary courses must include both a practical as well as a theory component.

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.

Students with a degree in a different field and/or who possess a shorter credential in the culinary field (one year minimum) will be considered for admission on a case by case basis.

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.