Red River College Polytechnic has established English language requirements to help ensure you have the communication skills required to be successful in your RRC Polytech academic program. Answer the following question to determine if you meet ELRs:
Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
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* If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
| Option # | Requirements | Instructions | Other Information |
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| 1. Completion of grades 10 and 11 and enrolment in grade 12 | Grades 10, 11 and 12 must be completed in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction. This includes Manitoba French Immersion and DSFM Schools.
Transfer credits awarded for courses completed in a country not listed on the ELR exempt countries list cannot be used towards meeting this requirement. |
What to submit: High school transcript confirming completion of grades 10 and 11, and proof of enrolment in grade 12 When to submit: Within 30 days of applying. If you submit proof of enrolment, your final transcript must be received by July 15. |
This ELR option is NOT available: If your program’s admission requirements indicate proof of successful completion of grade 12 is required within 30 days of applying (e.g. Nursing, Paramedicine – Primary Care Paramedic) or If you are applying to a program listed in the Important Exceptions chart below. |
| 2. Manitoba high school diploma including two credits of English 40S |
Graduation with a Manitoba high school diploma including:
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What to submit: Final High School Transcript or Proof of enrolment in the required Grade 12 courses (only if your program’s admission requirements indicate proof of enrolment is accepted) When to submit: Within 30 days of applying. If you submit proof of enrolment, your final transcript must be received by July 15. |
This ELR option is NOT available: If you are applying to a program listed in the Important Exceptions chart below. |
| 3. Post-secondary (PS) education |
Post-secondary education must have been completed at a recognized/accredited or publically funded institution in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction: Successful completion of one of the following:
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What to submit: Transcript(s) or Proof of enrolment in your second year of post-secondary education (only if your program’s admission requirements indicate proof of enrolment is accepted) When to submit: Within 30 days of applying. If you submit proof of enrolment, your final transcript must be received by July 15. |
This ELR option is NOT available: If you are applying to a program listed in the Important Exceptions chart below. |
| 4. Approved English language assessment |
Approved assessments and required language levels are program specific. They are listed on the English Language Assessment webpage of your program. Assessment results must be dated no more than two years prior to your application date. |
What to submit: Proof of completion of an approved English language assessment at the required levels. When to submit: Within 30 days of applying. |
We strongly advise you successfully complete the assessment before submitting your application to ensure you can meet language requirements within 30 days of applying. Once we confirm you meet ELRs, we will request submission of your transcripts* for review. |
The following programs accept only ELR Option 4:
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The United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories
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US Overseas Territories
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