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Traditional International Student Admission

Students seeking admission to Olds College should 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 (nine credits or more per semester) and are not eligible for part-time studies.

A valid Study Permit must be submitted to the Student Recruitment Office on or before Registration Day.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

  • Applicants must submit the following documentation to the Student Recruitment Office by mail, scan and email to admit@oldscollege.ca or fax to 403 556-4711
    • Completed application form (submit on paper or on-line)
    • Indication of a program of study
    • Educational transcripts for all high schools and post secondary institutions attended (or currently attending).
      • Transcripts must be submitted in their original language and a certified translated copy in English (if the original is not in English).
      • If admitted, students will be asked to produce the original official documents prior to or on Registration Day. Official transcripts must bear original authorized signatures and the stamp or seal of the institution.
  • Applicants must submit a Credential Evaluation Fee or any transcripts from outside of Canada. This fee will be used to conduct an assessment of your coursework and educational qualifications to compare them to the Alberta admission requirements. The results of this evaluation will be used to assess your eligibility for admission to Olds College only. Applications will not be processed until this fee has been received. This requirement will be waived for students who have completed their education in the United States and United Kingdom or upon the discretion of the Student Recruitment Office.
  • Students whose first language is not English will have to present proof of English competency (see English Language Requirement below).

NOTES
- 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.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

The language of instruction at Olds College is English. Unless noted elsewhere, Olds College program applicants must demonstrate English language competence in order to be eligible for admission to the program. Applicants whose first language is other than English must demonstrate they have completed at least three years of academic study conducted in the English language. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may demonstrate language proficiency through successful completion of a recognized English language assessment test.

English language assessments and the corresponding scores recognized by Olds College are as follows:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet Based score of at least 79
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.0
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) score of at least 60
  • Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA) score of at least 8.0

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS


International applicants must meet the following admission requirements to be admitted for a program of study.

1. Specific admission requirements for the desired program of study
2. English language requirements


FEES


International students pay 1.25 times the fees for instruction plus all other fees associated with their stay at Olds College.

ADMITTED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS


Admitted applicants are responsible for all of their visa, study permit, travel and financial arrangements. A valid Study Permit and original official educational transcripts must be presented on or before Registration Day. To apply for a Study Permit please check the current requirements from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada web site.

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 and Immigration Canada, Canada Immigration Centers or from the International Office.