Learn how international students from select school systems can meet ̽’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, Camosunassesses your previously completed academic credentials.
The International Admissions department does notrequire anexternal educational credential assessment for admission purposesas previous coursework is not being evaluated for credit towards a ̽ 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 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 forhigh 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 meetingthe English proficiency requirementfor admission to most academic programs.
O-level English mightnot 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 credentialmay 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 Admissionsbefore 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 andapply for transfer creditat ̽. Ask your high school counsellor how to request these transcripts and please contact CamosunInternational Admissionsbefore applying.
You can check how your Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credits transfer to ̽ on the BC Transfer Guide website. Visit the BC Transfer Guide's and sections and select "CAMO - ̽" from the institution dropdown menu to see specific credit recognition results by school year.