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Applications may be submitted up to 12 months before the program start date. Qualified applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Early application is recommended.
International students are advised to apply well in advance to allow for appropriate time for Study Permit processing.
Application Fee: $40 Domestic, $100 International
Academic (minimum grade)
1. One of:
Note: The culinary courses completed must include both a practical as well as a theory component.
2. English 12 (67%) or equivalent
Non-Academic
1. Good health
2. Able to stand for long periods of time
3. Able to lift up to 25 kg
Admission Advice
1. Students with a degree in a different field and who possess a shorter credential in the culinary field (one year minimum) will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis.
2. If you are an international student with an IELTS 6.0 overall score (no band less than 5.5), you may still gain admission to the program but will be required to complete an English upgrading course (ENGL 66) in the first year of their program. This course must be completed before you can advance beyond 30 program credits.
Applicants also have to satisfy Selkirk's institution admission requirements as listed below.
If English is not your first language, you must provide one of the following (minimum scores) for entry to Selkirk College University-Transfer, Diploma or Degree programs:
Post Graduate Diploma programs and a few other programs have a higher English Language Proficiency requirement (6.5 IELTS).
Verify with Selkirk College directly.
You must meet the general admission requirements of the college as well as the specific admission requirements of your intended program.
General Admission Requirements:
One of:
You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for Selkirk College.
Verify with Selkirk College directly.
In addition to meeting Selkirk's general admission requirements, you must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for Selkirk College.
In addition to meeting Selkirk's general admission requirements, you must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for Selkirk College.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your current program at Selkirk College. Please refer to Selkirk College's Transfer Credit web page. The BC Transfer Guide allows you to check on the transferability of your courses taken at another BC post-secondary institution.
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/outline may also be required before credit can be evaluated.
You are strongly encouraged to apply for transfer-credit evaluation at the time of application to the program. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to process general transcript evaluations once all documentation is received. Complex assessments, that require consultation may take considerably longer.
If you have completed some post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your current program at Selkirk College. Please refer to Selkirk College's Transfer Credit web page.
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/outline may also be required before credit can be evaluated.
You are strongly encouraged to apply for transfer-credit evaluation at the time of application to the program. It usually takes 4-6 weeks to process general transcript evaluations once all documentation is received. Complex assessments, that require consultation may take considerably longer.
If you are at least 19 years old at the time of registration you are eligible for general admission to Selkirk. You must also meet any admission requirements of your intended program including the English 12 requirement.
The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for Selkirk College.
If you do not have BC high school graduation, you may still qualify for general admission in one of the following ways:
You must also meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program.
Program-specific admission requirements for Selkirk College's programs are detailed in each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database for Selkirk College.
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