Admission Requirements for Domestic Students

Can-College Admission Process: a Brief Overview

The complete admission process from beginning to end can range from 30 to 45 days.

C.C.E.C.'s admissions process begins with an initial assessment and an offer for admission. If all required documents are completed and submitted, our admission team may make an offer in approximately a month. However, if there documents missing or incomplete, the processing time may vary.
Moreover, there are several steps involved to complete documentation for a final decision. This information is relayed to the student applicant in the form of an LOA (Letter of Acceptance). The initial offer for admission is not an LOA. The admissions office examines documents received from the applicant and may make an offer with a decision for admission, which is the first step in the process.

Once an offer is received, the student then has 30 days to consider and if they agree to our terms, they may proceed with paying the LOA fee and move on to the next step. Once the LOA fee is paid, we examine all documents and information again for completeness, and then the applicant gets final documentation to apply for a visa.

The Following are General Guidelines for Admission Requirements for Diploma/Vocational Programs Only.

Admission requirements are requirements or qualifications that students must meet in order for them to demonstrate the potential to successfully complete a program at C.C.E.C. (e.g., high school diploma, proficiency in English).

Each C.C.E.C. program/course is different and has its own subjective criteria based on the nature of the course. Students are encouraged to carefully read course admission criteria-related details before applying. Some programs may require specific regulatory admission requirements as set by the governing body. In that case, that policy will supersede any criteria as set by C.C.E.C. admission committee. The applicant is advised to read program details from the respective registration page and apply.

In general at C.C.E.C.: Students enrolled in a C.C.E.C. program are required to meet or exceed the admission requirements set out as per below before they begin a program.

​Domestic applicants must have the following minimum credentials/required documents for enrollment consideration. 

1. Copy of Government Issued ID  (e.g. Passport Bio Data Page, Government ID card with photo, etc.)

2. Copy of Proof of Status in Canada (e.g. Passport, PR Card, Birth Certificate, Refugee Status, etc.)

3. Copy of Proof of Name Change**, if applicable (e.g. Name Change Affidavit)

4. Copy of Secondary School Certificate or another degree/diploma which is equaling to at least a Canadian Secondary School Certificate or

5. ECA or MSA (if applicable). MSA-Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and do not have a high school diploma or GED. It is intended to allow applicants who have not completed high school the opportunity to be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school.

6. ​​Be 18 years of age or older at the time of registration.

7. Accept LOA (Letter of Acceptance)

**A proof of name change is required if the name on your ID does not match the name on your educational credential(s). Note that marriage certificates are NOT proof of a legal name change.

International Credentials: C.C.E.C. considers the same academic preparation as is required for college or university entrance in that country:Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent, or

• Students are 18 years of age or older and pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent, or

• Meet other academic qualifications or minimum age requirements established as a condition of the Superintendent’s approval of the program, and

• Have met all additional admission requirements established by C.C.E.C. for the program. Such as the English language Assessment.

• Pass an aptitude evaluation if required.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
The medium of instruction at C.C.E.C. is English. It is important that the student has English speaking and writing skills in order to keep up with the curriculum. In case English is not the first language, the candidate is required to demonstrate proficiency in English by submitting results of one of the following:

​If you will not be taking IELTS but taking a test other than IELTS, there are many options. Most post-secondary institutions accept English proficiency test results from tests, such as TOEFL and CAEL.

​If you are looking for post-secondary institutions that do not have English requirements, C.C.E.C. is one of them and has other options available. Even if you are not taking any English proficiency test, you will still need to prove your English proficiency level. Most of the Canadian universities and colleges have ESL (English as a Second Language) or English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs on their own, or with their partner language schools. You can study English with the ESL or EAP program and achieve the institution’s required English proficiency level to start as a full-time student at your choice of institution. 

1. IELTS Academic Module with an overall band of 5.5 or more

2. TOEFL result with a score of 80 (online) or 550 (paper-based)

3. MELAB with a score of 80

4. PTE (Academic) with a minimum 50 overall

5. Minimum of 3 years of full-time study at a school from a country on the exemption list. A letter from the institution or the transcript justifying the medium of instruction must be submitted for evaluation. (List of Countries: Exemption from Providing Proof of English Proficiency)

6. If students do not have one of the above, then they must enroll in ESL** with C.C.E.C. with a Conditional Letter of Acceptance:
    - Completion of C.C.E.C.'s ESL Advanced Program with a minimum of 60%  (Ref. Gov. Canada Directions Concerning ESL, FSL Courses)​

C.C.E.C.’s Certification Programs, also known as non-vocational programs:

To achieve the best results from C.C.E.C.'s Certification Course Program, students are required to meet, provide and understand the following:must have and provide copy/information of a valid license/authority to practice in given occupation from respective jurisdiction

• read and be familiar with the C.C.E.C. /course outline, syllabus and course materials

• continue with individual reading,  preparation, and study on their own as per C.C.E.C. /course outline, syllabus and course materials

• be fluent in English

• follow C.C.E.C.’s exam rules, standards, and guidelines from time to time

• review C.C.E.C.’s assessment/ exam schedule and register for C.C.E.C. program online in a timely manner
  

*Meeting the minimum admission requirements and deadline dates is not a guarantee of admission in some courses. Only the most qualified candidates will be considered.

 For any further questions on admission, please send an email or call 905-499-3631.