If your program was less than 8 months

•    You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.

If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years

•    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.

For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.

If your program was 2 years or more

•    We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.

If you completed more than 1 program

•    You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.

Each of the programs you completed -

• must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length

Entrance Requirements for Diploma Programs

All candidates for diploma programs will have to take the CICCC English Placement Test to help determine their level of English for placement in the appropriate class unless students present their other English proficiency scores. Students must meet all requirements to be able to start diploma programs.

• High school graduation or equivalent; or 18 years of age. –
• The minimum level of English language proficiency required is one of the following:
  • English 12 – minimum final grade “C”
  • English Literature 12 – minimum grade “C”
  • Communications 12 – minimum final grade “B”
  • English 12 First Peoples – minimum final grade “C”
  • Technical and Professional Communications 12 – minimum
  • Grade “C” or AP English Language or Literature – minimum grade 3
  • IB English Language A (SL) – minimum grade 3
  • TOEFL PBT – 513; CBT – 183; iBT – 65;
  • ACADEMIC IELTS – 5.5, or Cornerstone Placement Test – High intermediate*