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NorQuest College
www.norquest.caAs a contemporary academic institution, NorQuest College delivers workforce-relevant education and exceptional student supports that ensure our learners have opportunities to prosper and help build the community in which they live and work. NorQuest recently expanded its campus and opened the Singhmar Centre for Learning, featuring a new child care facility, innovative lab and simulation spaces, an Indigenous student centre, bookstore, and cafeteria.
As the Edmonton region’s only community college, NorQuest serves over 17,500 students annually throughout the province in full-time, part-time, online learning, and regional programming. We help learners with diverse educational backgrounds further their studies through foundational programs in academic upgrading, English language training, and employment preparation. Our post-secondary diploma, post-diploma, and certificate programs offer career paths in health, business, and community studies. We also offer a broad range of continuing education and professional development courses and programs to enable lifelong learning and new career growth opportunities.
Satellite Campuses or Offices
Drayton Valley, Wetaskiwin, Whitecourt
Contact
Office of the Registrar
10215 - 108 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, T5J1L6, Canada
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Program Type Standard
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Credential Type Certificate
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Length 1 Year or Less
- Part Time Only
- Cooperative Education
- Continuing Education
- Distance Learning Available
Admission Requirements
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50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 50% in English Language Arts 30-2 or completion of ESLG 1898 with a minimum 50% or equivalent
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50% in Mathematics 10C or 50% in Mathematics 20-3 or equivalent
We recommend students begin the program with a minimum typing speed of 25 words per minute.
Please note: If it has been 10 or more years since you completed Mathematics courses (i.e. Math 10, 20, 30 or Math 13, 23, 33), you will be required to complete a skills assessment, take a challenge exam, or complete upgrading to meet the mathematics requirement for this program.
English Language Proficiency: If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency (ELP) prior to admission. ELP test results must have been obtained within two years of the start date of your program. Acceptable evidence of ELP may be one of the following:
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CLBA: no section score below 7
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IELTS Academic: 6; no section score below 5.5
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TOEFL iBT: 71
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CELPIP General: 7; no section score below 6
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CAEL: 60
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minimum of 80% in ESLS7000 or ESLS7100 (or ESLG2101), and 80% in ESLW7000 or ESLW7100 (or ESLG2103)
Note: ELP is a separate requirement from the English academic admission requirement.
Work Experience Requirements: To be eligible for Work Experience for Administrative Professionals (BUSN1184), students must successfully complete all other Administrative Professional certificate courses.
Distance Delivery Options
Face-to-face delivery at Edmonton downtown campus and online delivery
Student Aid
This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2020/08/01 to 2021/07/31*.
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Tuition $4,896.00 Year One
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Books/Supplies/Instruments $1,667.00 Year One
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Mandatory Fees $1,654.00 Year One
* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.
Transfer(s) Eligibility
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Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available
Updated August 30, 2019. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.
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