Admissions Requirements

Age Requirement:

• Applicants who are 17 years of age may be admitted if they have completed B.C. grade 12 or equivalent, or if they wish to study for the summer session only.

English Requirements: Diploma or BBA, BCIS or University Transfer programs - need one of the following:

• English 12 or equivalent with 70% or higher; 60% for entry to Arts & Science
• A TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based
• A minimum score of 5 on the Language Proficiency Test
• A band score of 6.5 on the academic version of IELTS
• A score exceeding OCELA Level 6 (administered after arrival)
• A minimum grade of 70% in OC ESL Essentials 060, Reading 062 and ESL Writing 061
• A minimum grade of 60% in an English literature or composition course at a recognized university or college in Canada

Applicants who have successfully completed a diploma or degree from an accredited institution at which English is the language of instruction may submit their academic transcript for review by Okanagan College. Subject to verification, this diploma or degree may be used to meet the English requirement for admission to Okanagan College.

• Documentation of English language proficiency should be sent directly to International Education, Okanagan College.

• In addition to English, all students must meet program specific prerequisites.

Academic Requirements:

• All degree and diploma programs require that students have B.C. Grade 12 or equivalent unless you are 19 years of age and out of full-time high school study for a minimum of one year.

Transferring to Other Universities

Students have the option of completing some degree programs at Okanagan College, or transferring courses to another university to complete their degrees. (Please note that each university has its own admission requirements.)  Students who wish to study full-time in university transfer or college programs must meet the Okanagan College English entrance requirement, as well as any specific program pre-requisites.  Please refer to the online Okanagan College Calendar for required pre-requisites. 

Degree programs in Canada normally take four years to complete; diploma and associate degree two years, and a certificate program is one year or less.