International Student Admission Information
TRADITIONAL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Students seeking admission to Olds College should try and apply at least four to six months in advance of the semester in which they wish to commence studies. International students are required to attend on a full-time basis and are not eligible for part-time studies.
A student Visa/Study Permit is required on or before Registration Day.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Applicants must submit the following documentation to the Office of the Registrar.
· Completed application form
· A clear indication of a program of study
· A list of all high schools and post-secondary institutions attended (or are currently attending)
as well as the dates attended and degrees or diplomas earned.
International students should scan or fax their educational documentation to Olds College.
If students are accepted then they will be asked to produce the original documents upon registration.
2. Upon receipt of the application to Olds College, the admission officer will evaluate high school credentials if
students provide an English translation for the documents. Official transcripts must bear original, authorized signatures
and the stamp or seal of the instituition. If these transcripts are written in a language other than
English, the transcripts must be translated and properly notarized by a Public Notary.
3. For those students whose first language is not English they will have to present a TOEFL score or an IELTS score.
These documents can be emailed to studentservices@oldscollege.ca or faxed to the Registrar’s Office at 403-556-4711.
INTERNATIONAL DEGREE
International degree applicants must follow and meet all the above requirements and procedures. Post- secondary transcripts must be assessed for equivalency to the diploma-level program, major specific. This requires both a Basic Assessment for the high school records and a detailed assessment from the International Qualifications Assessment Service for the post-secondary records.
NOTE:
Applications will remain pending until ALL required documentation is received.
Applications are not carried over from one year to the next. You must submit a new application form along with all other necessary documentation each time you apply for admission to Olds College.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
International applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. The specific admission requirements of the program of study as outlined in this calendar.
2. For students from British-oriented educational systems, we will accept the General Certificate of
Education (G.C.E.) Ordinary level.
3. For students from countries whose native language is not English.
a) A paper-based TOEFL score of 550 or better; a Computer-based test (CBT) TOEFL score of 215,
or Internet-based test (IBT) TOEFL score of 79, or a score of 60 – 90 on the CAEL
language assessment: OR IELTS 6.0
b) Successful completion of two years of full-time study in an English language secondary
institution in Canada including the equivalent of English at the Grade 11 and 12 levels
with a grade of 50% or better in each.
OR
c) Successful completion of one full-year of course work at a Canadian post-secondary institution where
English is the language of instruction.
ACCEPTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Accepted applicants are responsible for all of their visa, travel and financial arrangements. A valid student Visa/Study Permit must be presented on or before Registration Day. To apply for an authorization you must present a valid passport, a letter of acceptance from Olds College, proof of financial support, medical clearance and a letter of reference to your nearest Canadian Consulate.
NOTE: International students who are required to complete work experience relevant to their program must also obtain the appropriate work visa. Further clarification on international student employment may be obtained from Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Canada Immigration Centers or from the International Office.
INTERNATIONAL VISITING STUDENTS
This category of international students is designed to provide an opportunity for students in a college of agriculture to enroll in another agricultural college for up to one-year of their program. Students will receive credit for study at the host college and ultimately graduate or receive their certificate, diploma or degree from their home institution. The purpose is to provide students with a broadened education through travel and international cultural experience and specialized training opportunities.
It is the responsibility of the individual student and their home institution to determine a suitable program of study at the host college and to agree on the amount of credit to be given towards the diploma requirements of the home institution. Travel, tuition, living expenses and health insurance would remain the responsibility of the student.
It is the home college’s prerogative to set standards for participation in the program and to screen applicants. Because of possible gaps in the student’s education, which may result from the exchange, applicants must demonstrate a high academic standing and be strongly motivated.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Complete an application for admission. Provide written authorization from a responsible officer of the applicant’s home institution indicating current student registration or affiliation with the home institution by means of graduation or employment. English is the language of instruction at Olds College. All students are expected to possess an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English. All non-English speaking students will be evaluated/tested for English competencies upon arrival at Olds College. Once English competency levels have been established, students who do not demonstrate adequate levels will be required to participate in an English For Agriculture course, while attending the academic portion of their program.
OR
Complete an ESL program prior to registration at Olds College.
Contact the International Office at Olds College for more information (403) 556-8365 or e-mail alemieux@oldscollege.ca
Students who do not possess the appropriate English requirement as stipulated above may be allowed to audit classes, however, all fees remain the same. Students who audit a course are not permitted to submit assignments, participate in tests or be graded in the course they audit. However, International visiting audit students may be eligible to challenge an examination according to the College RPL Policy.
Acceptable applicants must submit their course selection to the Registrar’s Office at Olds College five-months prior to Registration Day (end of April for those programs starting in September).
Course selection requests will be accommodated provided all course prerequisites have been met and class sizes and quotas allow.
Applicants who submit their course selection late may be considered, however, they will be given lower priority with reference to seats in a given class. All international students must present a valid Student Visa upon registration.
NOTE: No formal institutional agreement need be in place for students to attend Olds College as an international visiting student.
FEES
International visiting students pay 1.5 times the fees for instruction plus all other fees associated with their stay at Olds College.
INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER STUDENTS
Graduates of specific programs at specific institutions will be granted block credit towards a specific program at another specific institution. These are formal agreements worked out in detail between two institutions.
Please refer to www.oldscollege.ca/recruitment/apply-for-admission/transfers-exchanges.html for more information on existing transfer agreements.
INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENTS
The International Department provides support for International students. If students have questions regarding health, culture, college policy or other issues, students are directed to come into the International Office for assistance. Full-time international students in credit programs after six months are able to apply for an Off-Campus Work Permit and the International Office will provide assistance in making this application. |
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