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Selkirk College

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VerifiedPublicEstd. 1966
Founded
1966
Type
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About Selkirk College

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Established in 1966, the Selkirk College has crowned itself as an innovative and opportunistic center. Since its inaugural, the College has had a history of providing quality education to both residential as well as international scholars and is undoubtedly one of the coveted higher education institutes of Canada

Regarded as the oldest regional community college located in Kootenays, British Columbia, Canada, the college offers Post-Secondary Certificates, Diplomas, and Associate degrees in various programs for aspirants across the globe seeking to study in Canada. It also has a school of University Arts and Sciences which offers over 100 university Arts and Science courses to prepare students for their Bachelor’s degree.

Owing to its international engagement, more than 34 countries are directly represented at the college campus. According to a survey, 89% of students are highly inspired by the faculty interaction with the students. The Student Engagement Survey 2018 also revealed that 76% of students had admissions at Selkirk College as their priority admission. All such achievements in such a short span mark the institute as a reputed one in the nation.

Selkirk College Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Urban
Annual Endowment 75 Million CAD
Academic Calendar Semester Based
% Of International Students More Than 10%
Programs Offered Undergraduate, Graduate, Online
Campus Housing Capacity 500/Building
Student To Faculty Ratio 15: 1
Total Enrollment 12,000
English Proficiency Test TOEFL/IELTS
Financial Aid Scholarships, Loans, Grants
Official Website https://selkirk.ca/

Selkirk College Students intake in numbers

Full time students 2,370
Part time students 10,000
International full-time students 311

Selkirk College Campus

  • The Selkirk College Campus is located in British Columbia and spread across 6 campuses and 2 learning centers which include:
    • Castlegar Campus
    • Tenth Street Campus
    • Victoria Street Campus
    • Silver King Campus
    • Trail Campus
    • Grand Fork Campus
    • Kaslo Learning Center
    • Nakusp Learning Center
  • The main campus of Castlegar is gifted with a confluence of Kootenay and Columbia rivers making the campus a destined location for students.
  • The Selkirk College has a centralized library in Castlegar Campus which has more than 5000 historical collections
  • The College conducts a number of recreational activities on campus such as gymnasium, football, basketball, volleyball and many other students get together.

Selkirk College Housing facilities/Residence

  • The Selkirk College provides accommodation within 5 minute walk from the classes and libraries.
  • The accommodation is offered on campus in student housing located at:
    • Kekuli House, Castlegar
    • Tenth Street, Nelson
  • For Kekuli House, the application process begins in January with non-refundable fees of 50 CAD.
  • Facilities included are:
    • Bedroom dimensions: 13’ x 10’ (Standard)
    • Single bed with 3 drawers
    • Study table and chair
    • Shared bathroom
    • AC control
    • Large Half Fridge
  • For Tenth Street House, the application process is applicable to students opting at least 50% courses in Selkirk College. The application fee of 50 CAD is chargeable.

Selkirk College Programs

  • The Selkirk College courses for international students in more than 150 areas of interest.
  • The College enrolls students for undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and online programs.
  • Selkirk College offers Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees, Associate Degrees, University Transfers and post-graduate diplomas to international students in over around 60 programs. The School of University Arts and Sciences offers over 100 courses for students to choose from.
  • The programs taken up by the College are:
    • Business
    • Environment and Geomatics
    • Health
    • Hospitality and Tourism
    • Human Services
    • Industry and Trade Services
    • Peace and Justice Studies
    • Arts and Sciences
  • Some of the highly acclaimed courses offered are Biochemistry, Anthropology, Forest Technology, Pharmacy Technician and Philosophy
  •  International students can also choose English Language Program and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Selkirk College Application Process

Application portal: Applicants must apply for the international admissions via the online portal hosted by the College on the official website

Application Fee: Applicants have to submit 100 CAD as part of online registration non-refundable fee.

Application Deadline: The Selkirk College is very strict for online applications when it comes to deadlines. Hence, applicants are advised to follow the below mentioned guideline

Here are a few common steps that one has to follow to fill in the application form.

  1. Visit the official website of Selkirk College and follow each step
  2. Select the program you want to pursue depending on your interests, eligibility, study plan et al. And check admission requirements.
  3. Take the College Readiness Tool by signing up for it on the website
  4. For applying one can either
    1. Sign up for a new account at EducationPlannerBC at and fill online application OR
    2. Download the application, print and complete the application and submit at one of the campuses
  5. Non-refundable application fee to be paid is CAD 100.
  6. Submit all previous transcripts and letters of reference to the College.

Selkirk College Application Deadlines

Term Deadline
UNDERGRADUATE
FALL June 1
WINTER December 1
GRADUATE
FALL June 1
WINTER December 1

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Once the conditional offer letter is received, students shall submit the following set of Notarized Documents (with seal of authenticity)

  • Official transcripts of the high school or equivalent previous school attended.

Selkirk College English Language Proficiency Requirement

Test score of the English Proficiency Test taken by the applicant. Below mentioned are the cutoff marks for accepted English Proficiency Test scores:

English Proficiency Test Minimum Accepted Score
TOEFL  iBT 80
IELTS 6.5
DUO LINGO 110

Selkirk College Cost of Attendance

  • The payment of the semester must be made by the students before the first day of academic term.
  • For payment methods cash, cheque, money order, bank draft, credit as well as debit cards are accepted
  • The annual fees of courses vary with each other. Below mentioned is the estimated cost of living in Canada when enrolled at the institute: 
Expenditure Cost
TUITION 12,452 CAD
MANDATORY FEES 531.24 CAD
STUDENT UNION FEES 432 CAD
BOOKS AND SUPPLIES 2,494.99 CAD
TOTAL 15,910.23 CAD

Selkirk College Scholarships/ Financial Aid

  • The Selkirk College grants a number of scholarships in Canada for international students 
  • The applications for Bursary scholarships are open from middle September to early October
  • Some of the high paying scholarships include:
  • Name: Entrance Scholarships
    • Amount Awarded: 1,000 CAD
  • Name: Selkirk College Scholarships
    • Amount Awarded: 500 CAD
  • Name: Bursary Scholarships
    • Amount Awarded: 500 CAD

Work After Graduation

One can work post their graduation after obtaining a work permit. The post-graduation work permit is valid for the same duration as that of the last study program you have completed. Students have to fulfil the following conditions.

  1. Must have been a full-time student in Canada
  2. Completed with a study program with minimum duration of 8 months
  3. Apply for the work permit within 90 days of receiving a document declaring completion of studies.
  4. Must have a valid study permit.

Selkirk College Alumni Network

Selkirk College is home to some notable alumni as mentioned below:

  • Kiesa Rae Ellestad professionally known as Kiesza: Singer and multi-instrumentalist
  • Mitch Merrett: Record producer

The Alumni Association of Selkirk College looks after the Alumni relations of the College. The Alumni Association releases its official newsletter named StayConnected

They get several benefits such as free library passes, bus services and discounts across campus facilities.

Courses & Fees

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Overview
Degree TypeBachelor
Duration4 years
Study ModeFull Time
LanguageEnglish
Fees
Tuition FeeINR 78,044/Yr
Native FeeCAD 1,142 /Yr
Estimated Total₹78045
Fee trendTuition progression
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Admission Guide

Admission Process

The Selkirk College offers over 60 full-time UG degree courses along with 5 PG diploma programs. The courses are available in subjects like accounting, hospitality and management, business management, and much more. All the Selkirk College programs are taught through its six campuses and two learning centers.

Home to around 2,800 full-time students from 15+ countries, Selkirk College is primarily known for its PG diploma programs. Intakes at the college are program-specific with academic sessions beginning in Fall, Winter, and Summer seasons. International students seeking admission at Selkirk College are required to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0 (with no individual band less than 5.5) and a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Submission of recommendation letters is suggested but SOP is mandatory for students seeking Canada study permit.

Also Check: How to Write SOP for Canada Student Visa?

Highlights

Application Portal Education Planner, Selkirk College Application
Application Fee 100 CAD
Intakes September/January/May
Academic Calendar Semester based
Programs Offered Certificates, Diplomas, Degree
No of programs 60+
International students 700
Financial Aids Scholarships, bursaries, awards, loans

Admission to Top Programs at Selkirk College

Programs Requirements Intakes
Business Administration Diploma English Studies 12 or equivalent with a min of 60% IELTS – 6.0 Math 12 September/January/May
Post-Graduate Business Management Diploma Bachelor’s Degree IELTS – 6.5 Math 11 with a grade of “C” September/January/May
Bachelors in Engineering Passed high school with Chemistry, Pre-calculus, Physics with a min of 80%, English with a min of 67% IELTS – 6.0 September
Bachelors in Nursing Passed high school with with Chem (67%), English, and Biology(73%), IELTS – 6.0 September 15, 2023 – December 17, 2023
Bachelors Culinary Management Passed high school IELTS – 6.5 September

Selkirk College Admission Deadlines

Admissions to most of the programs are accepted 12 months before the start date. Applicants are advised to apply before the given deadlines to be considered for admissions:

Term Deadline
Fall June 1
Winter December 1
Summer February 15

Applications to the programs are accepted in three categories-

  • Open Enrollment – applications to the programs are accepted 12 months before the start date and is based on the application date and completion of program admission requirements.
  • Competitive entry – programs with a competitive entry will have opening and closing application dates
  • Waiting List – maintained for high demand open enrolment programs and students will be required to confirm they wish to stay on the waitlist.

Selkirk College International Admissions

The international students who wish to seek admissions at Selkirk College must meet the following admission requirements to pursue a degree at Selkirk. Applicants must submit all the required documents to the admission office through email and not by mail.

Application Portal: EducationPlanner and Selkirk Application
Application Fee: CAD 100
Basic Admission Requirements

  • High School Secondary/ Degree Certificates
  • Official School/college transcripts
  • Proof of english language proficiency
  • Statement of purpose
  • Resume
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Portfolio
  • Interview
  • Work experience

First-time applicants may be asked to take the College Readiness Tool exam if the enrollment officer specifically asks you or if it is one of the mandatory requirements of your program.

The CRT helps to:

  • Assess language and math skills
  • Help in course planning
  • Provide you with advisory information about your skill proficiency
  • Improve your success in your studies.

You may be exempted from the CRT:

  • If you take English 12 and12/or a qualifying Math within the last two years with a grade of “B” or better.
  • If you have credit for a post-secondary English or a math course within the last two years

English Language Proficiency Test

Test Scores
IELTS 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80 or higher
Language Proficiency Index Score 4 or higher
Duolingo English Test 105

Visa Process for Canada

Students who receive an acceptance letter from the college require a student permit and visitor visa travel authorization to study in Canada. International students can apply for a Canadian study permit and visa using the Canada Immigration and Citizenship Website. Mentioned below are the requirements to obtain a study visa for Canada.

  • Acceptance letter from the college
  • Valid passport
  • Proof of payment of tuition fee for the first year
  • Application fee CAD 150
  • Guaranteed investment certificate of CAD 10,000
  • Medical exam (if required)
  • Police certificate (if required)
  • Secondary or post-secondary school transcripts
  • English Language Test
  • Biometrics

Upon receiving the applications and required documents, and biometrics the applications are processed within 20 days. Applicants will receive a letter of introduction(POE) if they have been approved for a study permit. The study permit is valid for the length of your study program plus an extra 90 days.

Selkirk College Undergraduate Admissions

Selkirk College offers a wide range of programs to international students. The admission process is quite the same for all the programs. To attend Selkirk College applicants must meet the following requirements.

Application Portal: Selkirk Application Form or EducationPlannerBC
Application Fee: 100 CAD
Admission Requirements:

  • High School Certificates or equivalent(most of the programs requires a minimum of 60% score)
  • Official Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Scores
  • Additional Documents
    • Resume/CV
    • Portfolio
    • LOP/SOP
    • Letters of Recommendation

Selkirk College Postgraduate Admissions

Postgraduate students who wish to seek admission at Selkirk must apply with all the required documents. Along with the basic admission requirements, applicants need to meet specific requirements that vary from program to program.

Application Portal: Education Planner or Selkirk Application Package.
Application Fee: 100 CAD
General Requirements:

  • Complete and submit the application
  • Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized institute
  • Official Transcripts
  • Passport ID
  • Resume
  • Test Scores

The below table shows some of the popular postgraduate courses along with their program-specific requirements:

Program Academic Requirements LOR and SOP Resume
Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management Math 12 with 67% or completion of university-level Business Math course, Bachelor’s degree - -
Post-Graduate Diploma in Accounting Math 12 with 67% or completion of university-level Business Math course, Bachelor’s degree - -
Post-Graduate Diploma in Gerontological Nursing B.Sc Nursing with instruction in English & registration with your national nursing body. Required CV Required
Post-Graduate Diploma in Hospitality Management Degree preferably in Business or Hospitality - -
Resort and Hotel Management Diploma Bachelor’s degree - Required
Digital Arts Bachelor’s degree Required (portfolio) Required

The applications of international students from the Asian continent will be submitted through the Selkirk College India Subcontinent Application Office. It is required to submit all the supporting documents through email. Upon receiving the applications and all supporting documents the Selkirk College Admission Office notifies all the applicants via email or mail. Selected candidates will receive a Letter of Acceptance. Applicants can log in to their login details to check the status of the applications. However, the admission office will assist you till the end.

FAQ’s

Ques. How do I submit transcripts at Selkirk College?

Ans. Official transcripts must be provided as original documents in a sealed envelope directly from your previous school or through an electronic file transfer to the college.

Ques. Can I apply without an IELTS score if I plan to take it at a later date?

Ans. Yes, applicants who do not submit English Language scores will receive a conditional offer letter, but only once.

Ques. Is my program online or on-campus in September?

Ans. Some programs are offered online, while others are on campus. If you are a new student, you will receive program-specific information during the month of June.

Ques. Does Selkirk College offer scholarships to international students?

Ans. Selkirk College offers various scholarships such as GPA scholarships, Departmental Scholarships, Application Scholarships and much more. Applications are open on February 15th and close on March 31st.

Ques. Will I receive scholarships if I’m not in a full-time course load?

Ans. To maintain eligibility for your scholarship award you must be in a minimum 80% course load for the Fall and Winter semesters,

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Contact Information

301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3

+1-888-953-1133

+1-844-304-6500

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