Educational Assistant

Standard Admission: Alberta high school diploma, verified by transcript, or non-Alberta Canadian equivalent, verified by transcript, or a CAEC. *Students who have received their high school diploma outside of Canada must provide an academic equivalency assessment by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) or World Education Services (WES) to be eligible for admission. Formal interview with a student admissions advisor to determine their suitability for the program, including any required aptitude testing. *Required records will be collected (e.g. official test results) to show that each student has met the admission requirements before being asked to sign the Alberta Student Enrollment Contract. If English is not a student's primary language, proof of English proficiency is demonstrated by achieving a Canadian Language Benchmark level of 7, 7, 7, 7, or equivalent as outlined in Robertson's English Language Proficiency Requirement Policy. (*The specific English language assessment exam(s) our institution will accept, along with its minimum score(s) is included in this policy and have been provided in the appendix below). Mature Admission: At least 18 years of age, Formal interview with a student admissions advisor to determine their suitability for the program, including any required aptitude testing, Successful completion of the Accuplacer academic aptitude assessment with a minimum score of 237. If English is not a student's primary language, proof of English proficiency is demonstrated by achieving a Canadian Language Benchmark level of 7, 7, 7, 7, or equivalent as outlined in Robertson's English Language Policy. Appendix 1 English Language Proficiency Requirement Standardized Assessment and Course Options. The following English language tests are accepted at Robertson College as proof of English Language Proficiency: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 6.0 overall in the General or Academic version. Canadian Language Benchmark level 7 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. *Level 7, 7, 7, 7 as it appears on an English as a Second or Additional Language course progress report from a Canadian, federally funded language training program. *Level 6, 6, 6, 6 as it appears on a Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) certificate. *Note: A LINC certificate shows completed CLB levels. A progress report from a federally funded language training course shows levels "in progress.". CELPIP General (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) Level 7 in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Duolingo Assessment Min score of 95. *A Duolingo assessment result is not accepted by some accreditation bodies for specific Robertson programs. Prospective students are encouraged to consult with their Student Admissions Advisor. Robertson College's English Language Pathway Course minimum 85% grade. *Students are required to complete the Duolingo assessment at the end of the program and obtain a minimum score of 95 for entrance into their program of study. *English language courses from partner institutions may also be considered for meeting Roberton's English Language Requirement. **Results from other standardized tests may be accepted. If an applicant has presented results for a test not listed above, please inquire with the Education Team. **Expired test results will not be considered. Typically, test scores are valid for two years from the test date.