The following are the general admission requirements for Red River College Polytechnic programs. In addition to these requirements, some programs may require you to do additional coursework, complete an admissions assessment, attend an information session, complete work or volunteer hours, participate in an interview, etc.
Some programs are special selection programs, and offers of admittance will be made based on the results of a specific admission requirement such as adjusted grade point average (AGPA) or multiple mini interviews (MMIs).
Important: You should consult your program of interest’s admission requirements before applying.
Unless otherwise noted in the admission requirements, submission of proof of meeting all admission requirements is due within 30 days of applying (due within five days of applying if you apply within six weeks of the program start date).
You must have completed or be enrolled in the high school and/or post-secondary courses required for program admission at time of application. For most programs, you may apply while enrolled in the required high school and/or post-secondary courses if you are able to submit:
- An interim transcript confirming enrolment in the required courses
and - A final transcript by July 15 or the deadline specified in your admission letter.
However, some programs require successful completion of the required courses and submission of a final transcript within 30 days of applying. See your program’s admission requirements on the Program and Course Catalogue for details.
Regular Admission Requirements
The regular admission requirement for all College programs (excluding upgrading and introduction programs and those programs requiring post-secondary education) is a Grade 12 or mature student high school diploma including any pre-requisite courses identified in the program admission requirements.
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements. Mature Student admission may include specific requirements. Refer to the program admission requirements for detailed information.
Post-Secondary Entrance Requirements
You must have completed, or where allowable by program admission requirements, be enrolled in the post-secondary admission requirements at time of application. Proof of completion or enrolment is required within 30 days of applying. Your final transcript indicating successful completion must be received by the College by July 15 or the date specified in your admissions letter.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
English is the language of instruction at the College. Applicants to the College are responsible for a level of English proficiency that is sufficient to participate in all aspects of College study, including lectures, practicum placements, reading, writing and discussion.
The College reserves the right to assess English Language Skills, reading ability, and core subject preparation to determine admission eligibility.
If you have not successfully completed the equivalent of three years of full-time secondary (high school) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction, you will be required to submit proof of meeting an English language requirements option within 30 days of applying.
International Students
Information on programs and the application process for international students (require study permit to attend school in Canada) can be found on the College’s International Education website.
International Secondary School (High School) Equivalencies
The following international secondary school credentials may be used to meet entrance requirements at RRC Polytech.
Please submit the scanned files of your original transcripts for both your secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) education. You are also encouraged to submit graduation parchments (certificates, diplomas, degrees) or other documentation of your previous education. Please view the Admission Requirements page for your RRC Polytech program for document upload instructions.
Photocopies or notarized copies of documents are not accepted. RRC Polytech reserves the right to request the original or official (paper) documents at any time.
All documents to support your application must be in English or French, or certified English translations must be attached.
Results will be verified where possible.
Note: If your country is not listed, please submit your secondary and post-secondary transcripts for review – your education will still be considered for admission. This information is provided for reference only and is subject to change.
Country information, in alphabetical order:
Australia
Secondary School Credential: Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Certificate of Education, Certificate of Secondary Education, Higher School Certificate, or Year 12 Certificate issued by Education Board
Required Documents: original certificate and transcript
Anguilla
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Antigua and Barbuda
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Argentina
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Bangladesh
Secondary School Credential: Intermediate Examination Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or any other exam certificate awarded by the Board
Required Documents: original certificate and academic transcript
Barbados
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Belize
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Brazil
Secondary School Credential: Certificado de Ensino Médio (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
British Virgin Islands
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Caicos Islands
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Cayman Islands
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Chile
Secondary School Credential: Licencia de Educación Media (Diploma/license of middle education)
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
China
Secondary School Credential: Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Colombia
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Cuba
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Dominica
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Dominican Republic
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Ecuador
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Egypt
Secondary School Credential: Thanaweya a’ Amma, General Secondary Education Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
El Salvador
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Ghana
Secondary School Credential: Senior School Certificate
Required Documents: original Senior School Certificate (WASSC issued by approved examining board) and scratch card or results checker
Grenada
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Guyana
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Hong Kong
Secondary School Credential: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate (HKALE)
Required Documents: Graduation certificate and Examination Certificate with Results
India
Secondary School Credential: Class 12, Class 10+2, All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate, Indian School Certificate Examination, Intermediate Examination, Senior Secondary Certificate, or Pre-University Certificate issued by an examining board
Required Documents: original certificate, mark statement/result sheet and Class 12 admit card (if applicable)
Notes: Applicants are also encouraged to submit documents for their Class 10 Certificate
Iran
Secondary School Credential: National Secondary School Certificate or Pre-University Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Jamaica
Secondary School Credential:
Diploma/Certificate Admission: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each (or grade 2 if CSEC done pre-1998)
Degree Admission:
Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 2 in each (or grade 1 if CSEC done pre-1998)
Or
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) CAPE with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum of a passing grade in each subject (grade of 4 in English and Math required for Nursing program admission).
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate and original CAPE certificate if applicable
Japan
Secondary School Credential: Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shosho, Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate
Required Documents: certificate and transcript
Kenya
Secondary School Credential: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Required Documents: original final Certificate of Secondary Education with subject results
Korea (South)
Secondary School Credential: Inmungye Kodung Hakkyo (High School Certificate)
Required Documents: certificate and transcript
Liberia
Secondary School Credential: Senior School Certificate
Required Documents: original Senior School Certificate (WASSC issued by approved examining board) and scratch card or results checker
Mexico
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Montserrat
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Nigeria
Secondary School Credential: Senior School Certificate
Required Documents: original Senior School Certificate (WASSC issued by approved examining board) and scratch card or results checker
Pakistan
Secondary School Credential: Intermediate Examination Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or any other certificate awarded by the Board
Required Documents: original certificate and mark sheet
Paraguay
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Peru
Secondary School Credential: Secondary Education Certificate, Certificado Oficial de Estudios de Eduacion Secundaria
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Philippines
Secondary School Credential: Grade 12 High School Diploma
Required Documents: original Grade 12 Transcript and Diploma or original high school transcript plus one year of post-secondary study for pre-2018 high school graduation
Russia
Secondary School Credential: Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education (Attestat o srednem (polnom) obschem obrazovanii)
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Sierra Leone
Secondary School Credential: Senior School Certificate
Required Documents: original Senior School Certificate (WASSC issued by approved examining board) and scratch card or results checker
South Africa
Secondary School Credential: Senior National Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate with subject results
Sri Lanka
Secondary School Credential: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
Required Documents: General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) – Official Statement
Note: Applicants are also encouraged to submit their Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level documents
St. Kitts and Nevis
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
The Gambia
Secondary School Credential: Senior School Certificate
Required Documents: original Senior School Certificate (WASSC issued by approved examining board) and scratch card or results checker
Trinidad and Tobago
Secondary School Credential: Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade 3 in each
Required Documents: original CSEC certificate
Turkey
Secondary School Credential: Lise Diplomasi, Meslek Lise Diplomasi (Secondary School Diploma)
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
United Kingdom
Secondary School Credential:
Diploma/Certificate Admission: General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE, IGCSE, O levels) with a minimum of five exams, including English and Math and required program subjects, minimum grade of C or 4 in each
Degree Admission: General Certificate of Education (GCE, A levels, International A levels) and General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE, IGCSE, O levels); 2 subjects at A level, and 3 subjects at O level, or 3 subjects at A level and 1 subject at O level, including English and Math and required program subjects (2 AS subjects may be substituted for 1 A level), minimum of a passing grade in each subject (grade of C in English and Math required for Nursing program admission).
Required Documents: original GCSE certificate and original GCE A level certificate if applicable
Ukraine
Secondary School Credential: Certificate of Secondary Education (Atestat pro povnu zagalnu seredniu osvitu, Dyplom kvalifikovanogo robitnika), Complete General Secondary Education
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
USA
Secondary School Credential: High School Diploma
Required Documents: original transcript and diploma
Venezuela
Secondary School Credential: Bachiller, Bachillerato or Secondary School Certificate
Required Documents: original certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations
Vietnam
Secondary School Credential: Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông, Graduation Diploma for General Upper Secondary Education
Required Documents: certificate, transcript, and Certified English translations