International Students - Application Process

Please review the Admissions Deadlines for International students.
We recommend you apply early. Popular programs may have waitlists.
 

EducationPlannerBC

You must apply online through EducationPlannerBC.

• Upload supporting documents
• Save your reference number
• Save e-payment receipt

Important note: Documents labeled "optional", may still be required depending on your program and/or immigration status in Canada. Please upload ALL relevant documents to avoid processing delays.

Application vs. admission

Submission of an application does not guarantee admission to a program or course. Seat offers in programs and courses are subject to seat availability. Some programs may have a waitlist.

Preliminary assessment

If you are not sure whether you meet the admission requirements for international students, consider skipping the EducationPlannerBC step and submitting supporting documents only with a request for unofficial evaluation (free of charge).

Incoming transfer students

The International Admissions department does not evaluate previous coursework for credit towards a Camosun College credential. Please review information for International Transfer students.

Program change (for applicants)

Program change requests may be considered subject to the availability of seats and meeting respective admission requirements. Not all programs will have seats available. Popular programs often have long waitlists. Contact us to see if we can accommodate your request.

Program change (for accepted/new Students)

If you decide to change your program after being admitted to Camosun, you may incur a financial penalty for program changes. Please review the New International Student Program Change Procedure before making any changes to your program or dropping classes.

Supporting documents

As part of the application process, we ask you to upload supporting documents.

Submit supporting documents in English. Where appropriate, please provide English translations of all documents (transcripts and credentials) for all education completed and indicated in the application form. Documents submitted become the property of Camosun College and will not be returned.

1. International Applicant Supplemental Form - mandatory

   • This is a mandatory fillable 3-page PDF form. Download the form, fill it in electronically and sign in handwriting (all three pages).
   • The student’s signatures on the form must match the signature on the passport.
   • For instructions on filling out this form, please check our guide. Download Mandatory form

2. Passport or international travel document - mandatory

   • Include the main page (picture page).
   • Include page(s) showing signature and address (where applicable).
   • Merge applicable document pages into 1 file.

3. Study/work permit, entry visa (TRV) or visitor record (if applicable)

   • If you have valid status in Canada, please include a Canadian government-issued immigration document.
   • Skip this step if you don't have a valid status in Canada yet.

4. English proficiency - mandatory

   Review the list of English Proficiency levels for International Students.

   • External Assessments (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)
   • Alternative English Proficiency for applicants educated in English in certain countries
   • Canadian High School
   • GCSEs and A-levels by a UK-based board (AQA, CEA, OCR, Edexcel or WJEC)
   • International Baccalaureate (IB)
   • Transfer Students from a B.C. College/ B.C. University
   • USA High School

5. Transcripts and credentials - mandatory, varies by program

   • High school transcripts, proof of high school graduation (mandatory for most programs) and official, certified English translations

   B.C./Yukon high school: If you are enrolled or have attended a B.C./Yukon high school, please order an official electronic B.C./Yukon transcript via StudentTranscripts Service (STS).

   • Post-secondary transcripts and credentials (if applicable) and official, certified English translations. Include all credentials, even if non-completed and/or in-progress

   Multiple institutions: If you have attended multiple Post-secondary institutions, please merge relevant documents for each section. For instance, if you have both a college diploma and a university degree, please merge both transcripts into a single file and upload it under "Post-Secondary Transcripts." Similarly, merge both credentials (diploma and degree) into a single file and upload it under "Post-Secondary Credentials."

6. Program-specific documents - if applicable

   Your program of choice may have additional admission requirements such as proof of graduation, experience, portfolio, etc.

   • Find your program.
   • Check the Admissions tab.
   • Determine if your program has additional admission requirements. Gather all applicable documents (not already requested above). Merge all additional requirements into 1 file before uploading.

Please do not re-send documents that have already been uploaded through EducationPlannerBC.

Missing documents: If any documents were missed during your upload, please email those items directly to us at international_applications@camosun.ca and include your Student ID number (or application reference) in the body of your message.

Multiple programs: If you wish to be considered for more than one program, please pay the application fee only once. If you did not indicate an additional program of choice on the mandatory International Applicant Supplemental Form, feel free to email us with this information.

Official transcripts: Official sealed transcripts sent via post or courier should be directed to our mailing address.

Tips for completing your application

• Submit legible copies of supporting documents.
• Scanned copies of official documents are acceptable at this stage. Official, sealed transcripts from all institutions attended must be received by Camosun College prior to starting classes.
• Type all information. We will not accept handwritten forms.
• Sign the applicable forms in handwriting. The student’s signature MUST match the signature on the passport.
• Instructions on filling out the applicable forms.

Use of a Camosun-authorized education consultant (if applicable)

Camosun works with a number of qualified education consultants abroad who provide education counselling services to international students. You can check with us if your education consultant is authorized with Camosun College.

Whether you are planning to apply to Camosun College on your own using easy step-by-step instructions above or hire a Camosun-authorized education consultant – that is entirely your choice. Camosun gives no preference to applications submitted directly or via education consultants.

• If you want your Camosun-authorized education consultant to submit your application to Camosun for you, you must complete this form and ask them to email it to international_applications@camosun.ca together with your additional application supporting documents listed above.

• If applicable, the appointed education consultant will receive the correspondence from Camosun International Admissions, not the applicant. Before you receive an Official Letter of Acceptance, if you have any questions, please connect with your appointed education consultant.