Learn how international students from select school systems can meet Camosun College’s admission and English requirements. Start your studies in Victoria, B.C. with confidence.
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• Educational credential assessment (ECA)
• Canadian High School students
• British-patterned education students (GCSEs and A-levels)
• Advanced placement (AP) and international baccalaureate (IB) 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 first-year credits for A-Levels, AP, or IB courses, please contact International Admissions before applying.
If you are interested in receiving Camosun credits for courses completed at other post-secondary colleges or universities, please visit our Transfer to Camosun as an International Student page for detailed information and next steps.
Canadian high school students
English proficiency
Completion of B.C. 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, Canadian High School Equivalency.
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.
U.S. high school students
English proficiency
Completion of grade 12 English studies/literature/composition/creative writing with a minimum grade of C+ or better from a recognized, accredited secondary education school based in the United States may be considered as meeting the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs.
SAT Scores are not required.
GED credential 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
English proficiency
Certain AP and IB courses may meet the English proficiency requirements for admission to most academic programs. Please contact International Admissions before applying.
First-year credit
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 and please contact Camosun International Admissions before applying.
You can check how your Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credits transfer to Camosun College on the BC Transfer Guide website. Visit the BC Transfer Guide's Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate sections and select "CAMO - Camosun College" from the institution dropdown menu to see specific credit recognition results by school year.