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The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is Canada’s leading public safety educator with a mission to develop dynamic justice and public safety professionals through its exceptional applied education, training and research. JIBC offers internationally recognized education that leads to certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees and graduate certificates; exceptional continuing education for work and career-related learning and development; and customized contract training to government agencies and private organizations worldwide. Our education provides professionals with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to excel at every stage of their career contributing to safer communities and a more just society.


The Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is Canada’s leading public safety educator with a mission to develop dynamic justice and public safety professionals through its exceptional applied education, training and research. JIBC offers internationally recognized education that leads to certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees and graduate certificates; exceptional continuing education for work and career-related learning and development; and customized contract training to government a

JIBC Introduction

Mature Student = an applicant who does not have high school graduation or equivalent, and is at least 21 years of age. Applicants in the mature student admission category must meet all other admission requirements of their intended program of study. 

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[Institutional Admission Requirements](https://www.jibc.ca/procedure/admissions) for all JIBC programs of 30 credits or more are listed as below:

1. High school graduation or mature student status (21 years or older)

2. English 12 (C) or English First Peoples 12 (C) or equivalent

JIBC General Admission

If English is not your first language, you are required to take [English Language Proficiency Requirement](https://www.jibc.ca/international-studies/english-requirements) through one of the following ways:
- English 12 (C) or English Studies 12 (C) or English First Peoples 12 (C) or equivalent 

One of the testing options (must be written within 24 months of the program start date):
- IELTS Academic = at least 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT = at least 80 overall, with at least 20 in each band
- CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Test) = at least 60 overall, with 50 in each skill band
- Cambridge English Exams = score of C in C1 Advanced
- CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test) = at least 7 in each skill band
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) = at least 58 overall
- Duolingo English Test = at least score of 110 (taken after February 1, 2020 and will be accepted for the Winter 2022 intake)
- Vancouver Community College's ELSK 0815 (S) and ELSK 0820 (S)

Verify with the institution [directly](https://www.jibc.ca/international-studies/english-requirements).

If English is not your first language, you are required to take [English Language Proficiency Requirement](https://www.jibc.ca/international-studies/english-requirements) through one of the following ways:
- English 12 (C) or English Studies 12 (C) or English First Peoples 12 (C) or equivalent 

One of the testing options (must be written within 24 months of the program start date):
- IELTS Academic = at least 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT = at least 80 overall, with at leas

JIBC English Requirements

In addition to satisfying JIBC's [Institutional Admission Requirements](https://www.jibc.ca/procedure/admissions), you must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for JIBC in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.

JIBC BC Students

JIBC Out of Province Students

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward a program at JIBC. Please refer to JIBC's [Transfer Credit web page](https://www.jibc.ca/registration/transfer-credits). Use [BC Transfer Guide](https://www.bctransferguide.ca/) to check course transferability/equivalency of courses completed in BC. 

Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission, along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated.

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward a program at JIBC. Please refer to JIBC's [Transfer Credit web page](https://www.jibc.ca/registration/transfer-credits). Use [BC Transfer Guide](https://www.bctransferguide.ca/) to check course transferability/equivalency of courses completed in BC. 

Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive trans

JIBC BC Transfer Students

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward a program at JIBC. Please refer to JIBC's [Transfer Credit web page](https://www.jibc.ca/registration/transfer-credits). 

Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission, along with a Transfer Credit Request form. A detailed course description may also be required before credit can be evaluated (if your education was obtained outside of BC and/or was completed some years ago).

If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward a program at JIBC. Please refer to JIBC's [Transfer Credit web page](https://www.jibc.ca/registration/transfer-credits). 

Transfer credit is not done automatically. Students are responsible for initiating the transfer credit process. To receive transfer credit, you must submit an official transcript with your Application for Admission or Readmission, along with a Transfer Cred

JIBC Out of Province Transfer

Visit the institution's webpage to learn about JIBC's programs and [resources](https://www.jibc.ca/international-studies/how-apply-international-students) for [international students](https://www.jibc.ca/international-studies). 

JIBC International Students

Find more information [here](https://www.jibc.ca/program-applications-admissions).

JIBC How To Apply

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Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit the [how to apply](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/help?tab=1) page for more information. 

Please note, not all programs are available to apply to through EducationPlannerBC's website. Make sure to review this information on the institutions webpage.

Each institution and program has their own application dates. Applications typically open mid-September or early October. Be sure to check our program pages for the application dates and admission advice. Preparing a post-secondary admissions application takes time. Start your application early and apply as soon as you can.

When you are ready to apply, use our [pre-application checklist](https://www.educationplannerbc.ca/go/resources) to make sure you have everything you need, and visit the [ho

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