Entry requirements
For international students
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following Health Care Assistant Program requirements to be considered qualified for conditional acceptance and receive a seat offer:In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, the applicant must meet the following Health Care Assistant Program requirements to be considered qualified for conditional acceptance and receive a seat offer:a) Proof of Grade 10 completion (or equivalent) OR mature student statusb) Proof of meeting HCA Program Entry English Language Competency Requirements(i) For applicants with three years of full-time instruction in English*: English 10 completion or equivalent(ii) For applicants with less than three years of full-time instruction in English*: Standardized English language proficiency test score*Defined as three (3) years of full-time secondary and/or post-secondary education at a recognized institution3 on the list of Approved English-Speaking Countries. Secondary education will be considered starting from grade 8. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses will not be considered.Additional RequirementsAll applicants must submit:Completed HCA program application form.Completed computer knowledge self-assessment form. To be successful in coursework and support job readiness, students need to possess basic computer skills including navigation of the internet, file management, accessing online information, email, and word processing.Three completed personal references from counsellors, employers, instructors, or supervisors.Official transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary education; an interim transcript statement is acceptable if the applicant is currently taking a prerequisite.
