Other Considerations for International Students

Educational credential assessment (ECA)

As a part of the international admission process, Camosun assesses your previously completed academic credentials.

The International Admissions department does not require an external educational credential assessment for admission purposes as previous coursework is not being evaluated for credit towards a Camosun College credential.

If you are interested in receiving Camosun credits for courses completed at other colleges or universities:

1. Review Camosun Transfer Credit process. The process involves a separate form, a separate fee, and sealed, official transcripts and official English translations, if applicable. Detailed course syllabi/outlines may be required.
2. Contact International Admissions before applying.

Canadian High School

English Proficiency
Completion of BC High School Grade 12 English with a C+ or better or a Canadian High School equivalent meets the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs.

Program Admission Requirements
Please check for High School subject equivalencies on the Canadian High School Equivalency page.

British-patterned Education (GCSEs and A-levels)

High School Graduation
If you will be less than 19 years of age at the start of your first academic term, a minimum of 3 AS- or A-level courses may be considered as High School Graduation for Admissions purposes (with all courses in different subject areas).

English Proficiency
Completion of AS or A-Level English/Literature with a C or better may be considered meeting the English proficiency requirement for admission to most academic programs.
O-Level English might not be considered as proof of English Proficiency.

USA High School

English Proficiency
Completion of Grade 12 English Studies/Literature/Composition/Creative Writing with a minimum grade of C+ or better from an accredited recognized secondary education school located in the USA may be considered as meeting the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs.

SAT Scores are not required.

GED may be considered as proof of High School Graduation only, however, individual GED subjects might not be considered as proof of English proficiency or other prerequisites.

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) students

If you want your AP or IB courses evaluated for possible university-level transfer credit, you need to submit an official AP or IB transcript and apply for transfer credit at Camosun College. Ask your high school counsellor how to request these transcripts.

English Proficiency
Certain AP and IB courses may be considered as meeting the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs. Please contact International Admissions.

Transfer to Camosun College

All Incoming Transfer students

The International Admissions department does not evaluate previous coursework for credit towards a Camosun College credential.

If you are interested in receiving Camosun credits for courses completed at other colleges or universities:

1. Please review Camosun Transfer Credit process. The process involves a separate form, a separate fee, and sealed, official transcripts and official English translations, if applicable. Detailed course syllabi/outlines may be required.
2. Contact International Admissions  before applying.

Transfer Students from a BC College/ BC University

English Proficiency
BC college/university-level English, Written Communications, Creative Writing or Literature courses that transfer to Camosun as ENGL 151 - Academic Writing Strategies with a minimum grade of C may be considered as meeting the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs. Please contact International Admissions.

BC Transfer Guide
Camosun College has agreements in place with other BC Post-Secondary institutions. Please visit the BC Transfer Guide for details.

Contact International Admissions before applying as a Transfer student.

Transfer Students from a College/University outside BC but within Canada

Camosun College has a limited number of agreements with other Canadian Post-Secondary institutions. Please visit the BC Transfer Guide for details.
You may request transfer credit for courses/institutions not listed on the BC Transfer Guide. Please pay attention to Timelines and Deadlines for the Transfer Credit process.

Contact International Admissions before applying as a Transfer student.

Transfer Students from an Overseas College/University

Camosun College has a limited number of agreements with Overseas Post-Secondary institutions. Please visit the BC Transfer Guide for details.
You may request transfer credit for courses/institutions not listed on the BC Transfer Guide. Please pay attention to Timelines and Deadlines for the Transfer Credit process.

Contact International Admissions before applying as a Transfer student.

Transferring credits may affect your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility

Camosun College would like to ensure you are aware of Transfer Credit, the effects it may have on your eligibility to apply for a PGWP and the amount of time you will receive for your PGWP according to the Government of Canada.

Many students come to Camosun having already completed some courses at other colleges or universities. Often that coursework can be evaluated for credit towards a Camosun College credential. The Transfer Credit process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts. In some cases, course outlines may also be required.

If you are planning to transfer credits from another institution to Camosun College, please note that transferring credits may affect your PGWP eligibility.

For further and up to date details, please visit the Government of Canada site.

Part-Time University of Victoria/Royal Roads University Students

If you are transferring to Camosun to complete a credential, please see Transfer Students from a BC College/ BC University section above.

If you are a UVic/RRU student wishing to take 3-5 courses per semester at Camosun College, information in the section below might not apply.

Please contact International Admissions  before applying.

Are you a University of Victoria (UVic) or a Royal Roads University (RRU) student wishing to take 1 or 2 courses per semester at Camosun with intention to transfer these courses back to UVic/RRU?

To be admitted as a Visiting Student, you must submit a ‘Letter of Permission’ from UVic/RRU and must meet general college admission criteria and all prerequisites for each Camosun College course in which you are seeking enrolment.

The College may consider admitting part-time visiting international students from UVic/RRU with valid study permits when the respective International Admission Deadlines have passed, but not earlier than 2 weeks after the registration for particular programs have started.