Educational credential assessment (ECA)
As a part of the international admission process, Ƶassesses your previously completed academic credentials.
The Ƶ Admissions department does notrequire anexternal educational credential assessment for admission purposesas previous coursework is not being evaluated for credit towards a Ƶ College credential.
If you are interested in receiving Ƶ credits forcourses completed at other colleges or universities:
- Review Ƶ Transfer Credit process.The process involves a separate form, a separate fee, and sealed, official transcripts and official English translations, if applicable.Detailed course syllabi/outlines may be required.
- Contact Ƶ Admissionsbefore applying.
Canadian high school
English proficiency
Completion of with a C+ or better or a Canadian High School Equivalent meets the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs.
Program admission requirements
Please check forhigh school subject equivalencies,Canadian High School Equivalency.
British-patterned education (GCSEs and A-levels)
High school graduation
If you will be less than 19 years of age at the start of your first academic term, a minimum of 3 AS- or A-level courses may be considered as high school graduation for Admissions purposes (with all courses in different subject areas).
English proficiency
Completion of AS or A-level English/literature with a C or better may be considered meetingthe English proficiency requirementfor admission to most academic programs.
O-level English mightnot be considered as proof of English proficiency.
USA high school
English proficiency
Completion of grade 12 English studies/literature/composition/creative writing with a minimum grade of C+ or better from an accredited recognized secondary education school located in the USA may be considered as meeting the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs.
SAT Scores are not required.
GEDmay be considered as proof of high school graduation only, however, individual GED subjects might not be considered as proof of English proficiency or other prerequisites.
Advanced placement (AP) and international baccalaureate (IB) students
If you want your AP or IB courses evaluated for possible university-level transfer credit, you need to submit an official AP or IB transcript andapply for transfer creditat Ƶ College. Ask your high school counsellor how to request these transcripts.
English proficiency
Certain AP and IB courses may be considered as meeting the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs.Please contact Ƶ Admissions.
Transfer to Ƶ College
All incoming transfer students
The Ƶ Admissions department does notevaluate previous coursework for credit towards a Ƶ College credential.
If you are interested in receiving Ƶ credits forcourses completed at other colleges or universities:
- Please review Ƶ Transfer Credit process.The process involves a separate form, a separate fee, and sealed, official transcripts and official English translations, if applicable.Detailed course syllabi/outlines may be required.
- Contact Ƶ Admissionsbefore applying.
Transfer students from a BC college/ BC university
English proficiency
BC college/university-level English, written communications, creative writing or literature courses that transfer to Ƶ as ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies with a minimum grade of C may be considered as meeting the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs. Please contact Ƶ Admissions.
Ƶ College has agreements in place with other BC post-secondary institutions. Please visit the for details.
Contact Ƶ Admissionsbefore applying as a Transfer student.
Transfer students from a college/university outside BC but within Canada
Ƶ College has a limited number of agreements with other Canadian post-secondary institutions. Please visit the for details.
You may request transfer credit for courses/institutions not listed on the BC Transfer Guide. Please pay attention to Timelines and Deadlines forthe Transfer Credit process.
Contact Ƶ Admissionsbefore applying as a Transfer student.
Transfer students from an overseas college/university
Ƶ College has a limited number of agreements with Overseas Post-Secondary institutions. Please visit the for details.
You may request transfer credit for courses/institutions not listed on the BC Transfer Guide. Please pay attention to timelines and deadlines forthe Transfer Credit process.
Contact Ƶ Admissionsbefore applying as a Transfer student.
Transferring credits may affect your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility
Ƶ College would like to ensure you are aware of transfer credit, the effects it may have on your eligibility to apply for a PGWP and the amount of time you will receive for your PGWP according to the .
Many students come to Ƶ having already completed some courses at other colleges or universities. Often that coursework can be evaluated for credit towards a Ƶ College credential. The Transfer Credit process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts. In some cases, course syllabi may also be required.
If you are planning to transfer credits from another institution to Ƶ College, please note that transferring credits may affect your .
For further and up to date details, please visit the site.
Part-time University of Victoria/Royal Roads University students
If you are transferring to Ƶ to complete a credential, please seeTransfer students from a BC College/ BC University section above.
If you are a UVic/RRU student wishing to take 3-5 courses per semesterat Ƶ College,information in thesection belowmightnot apply.
Please contact Ƶ Admissionsbefore applying.
Are you a University of Victoria (UVic) or a Royal Roads University (RRU) studentwishing to take 1 or 2 courses per semester at Ƶ with intention to transfer these courses back to UVic/RRU?
To be admitted as avisitingstudent, you must submit a ‘Letter of Permission’ from UVic/RRUand must meet general college admission criteria and all prerequisites for each Ƶ College course in which you are seeking enrolment.
The college may consider admitting part-time visiting international students from UVic/RRU with valid study permitswhenthe respective Ƶ Admission Deadlines have passed, but not earlier than 2 weeks after the registration for particular programshave started.