International Students

Corpus Christi welcomes applications from qualified international students of all cultural, religious and linguistic backgrounds.

Following is a list of general admission requirements, however applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

International Students Graduating from a BC Secondary School

Students must meet the same admission requirements as domestic students graduating from a BC Secondary School, including the English Language Standards. Please select “BC Provincial Applicant” from the menu on the left for details.

International Students Graduating from a Canadian Secondary School Outside BC

  1. Grade 12 English and three additional approved Grade 12 courses

  2. Grade 11 English

  3. Principles of Mathematics 11 or Applications of Mathematics 12 or 70% in an approved Science 11 (See Approved Science 11 Courses)

  4. Social Studies 11

  5. Grade 11 Science

Please select  Out of Province Applicants  from the menu on the left for details. Please note that all International Students must also meet the College's English Language Standard.

International Students Graduating from a Secondary School Abroad

  1. A Secondary School Diploma awarded by a recognized institution or authority.

  2. School transcripts in any language other than English must be accompanied by a certified translation.

All International Students must also meet the College's English Language Standard.

English Language Standards for International Students

International Students who Speak English as their First Language

  1. Graduates of a BC secondary school who have not achieved at least 80% in English 12 must enroll in ENGL 109 or demonstrate their standard of English by writing the CCC English Placement Test.

  2. Secondary school graduates from another Province or Territory or from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or another English-speaking country who have not achieved at least 80% in English 12 (or equivalent) must satisfy Corpus Christi's English Language entrance requirements by either submitting satisfactory scores from a recognized test (e.g. SAT, IELTS, MELAB, CELT) or achieving a satisfactory score on the Corpus Christi English Language Test. Contact the College for details.

International Students for whom English is a Second Language

  1. Qualified applicants who speak English as their second language may enter directly into Corpus Christi's Diploma/University Transfer Program if they obtain a satisfactory score in one of the recognized English language tests. Please contact the College for more details. It is also strongly recommended that these students consider enrolling in the Bridge Program* and non-credit Academic English Skills courses.

  2. Qualified students who speak English as their second language and who do not have a satisfactory language test score, or who have not attempted a recognized English language test, may be admitted to the Corpus Christi Bridge Program. The Bridge Program is an intensive two-year program of university study. Students will take university transfer (credit) and Academic English Skills (non-credit) courses at the same time.
Admission Information

Making It Easy

We’re here to assist you every step of the way. You are encouraged to contact the College to speak with an advisor if you have any questions.

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How to Apply

Domestic Students

You may choose to apply either Online or by Acrobat PDF form.

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International Students

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Awards & Scholarships

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