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Accounting Assistant Certificate
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LocationNorth Vancouver Campus
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Campuses
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Length30 credits
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Tuition Estimate$5042 Total
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Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$2125 Total
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Credential Granted
- Certificate
- University Course Transfer
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Application Deadline Advice
Applicants are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.Application Fee: $50
1) Program Admission Requirements
Academic
One of:
- BC Secondary School Graduation (Grade 12) or equivalent
- Mature Student status (be at least 19 years old)
Non-Academic
- attend an information meeting or make an appointment with a faculty member or program convenor
Admission Advice
If English is not your primary language you must achieve post-secondary level scores in Secondary Level English Proficiency (SLEP) test. SLEP is a measure of English language ability for non-native speakers in the areas of listening and reading comprehension.2) Institution Admission Requirements
Applicants also have to satisfy Capilano's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English Language Requirements
Summary
Students must meet one of the following:
- An English Language Assessment Test minimum score of:
- TOEFL - 83 (internet based), 560 (paper-based),
- ELA - 145
- IELTS - 6.5 overall with no score less than a 6
- CAEL - 70
- PTE - 56
- 6 credits of transferable post-secondary English
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples with a C+ grade (or higher) and two years of high school in Canada
- Advanced Placement English Language/Composition or English Literature/Composition with a minimum score of 4
- International Baccalaureate English Language A higher level with a minimum score of 5
- Language Proficiency Index Level 4 with an essay score of 26
- Capilano University EAP 100 and EAP 101 with a minimum mark of B+ (77%) grade in each course
- At least four consecutive years of full time education in English in Canada or another English-speaking country
- At least four consecutive years of full time education at an English-speaking High School in a country where English is not the primary language
- Graduate from a recognized degree program at an accredited university at which English is the primary language of instruction in a country where English is the principle language.
Students who do not qualify under one of the above requirements may submit a request for a waiver of the English Language Requirement form to the attention of Admissions in the Registrar's Office.
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General Admission Requirements (All Students)
The General Admission Requirements information can be found here:
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
For full details on the admission requirements for these programs click here.
Out-of-Province
BC Transfer Student
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
Mature Student
For details on Mature Student (and Discretionary) Admission click here.
International Student
The general admission requirements for International Students can be found here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
High school students with superior academic records may apply for limited admission which will allow enrollment in one or two university transfer courses while still attending secondary school.
The application must be co-signed by the applicant's parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from the school principal or designate, and an official copy of the secondary school academic record. Inquiries should be directed to the Registrar's Office.
How to Apply
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