Business Aviation Northern Aviation Operations

Academic Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, with a minimum of:

• 50% (C-) in Math 30-1 or 55% (C-) in Math 30-2 and
• 60% (C-) in English 30/30-1 or 65% (C-) in English 33/30-2

Mature Students (students who are 21 years or older) may be admitted by:

• The completion of the above Math and English courses (with the grades specified) OR
• Pass mark on the College Entrance Test 

English Language Proficiency

• TOEFL: iBT – minimum score of 79 with no score below 19
• IELTS – minimum score of 6.0
• CAEL – minimum score of 60
• MELAB – minimum score of 80

Spoken Language Proficiency Requirement:

In addition to demonstrating English Language Proficiency, applicants whose first language is not English must also present Spoken Language Proficiency. Applicants who have six or more years of full-time education (including grade 12 year or higher) in a Canadian school where the language of instruction was English, meet this requirement. If applicants do not present these years of English education, they can meet this requirement by presenting one of the following:

• A minimum of 26 on the speaking band of the TOEFL: iBT
• A minimum of 7.5 on the IELTS speaking band

Transport Canada Medical Examination 1 – for aviation / flying component.

Canadian Indigenous Applicants:

Two positions per year are made available in the Business Aviation Diploma Program for qualified Canadian Indigenous applicants.  If qualified Canadian Indigenous applicants are not admitted by May 30, the positions may be filled with students of non-Indigenous ancestry. 

Recommended: It is strongly recommended that students complete a ‘Discovery Flight’ or equivalent, prior to admission to ensure flight tolerance.