College Certificate - Applied Earth and Environmental Studies

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Applied Earth & Environmental Studies Certificate, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Prerequisite courses include:
  • English Studies 12, or English First Peoples 12, or equivalent
  • Math 11 or equivalent
  • Life Sciences 11 or equivalent
  • Chemistry 11 or equivalent
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, specific requirements may apply. It is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process.

Students are encouraged to ensure they have the necessary prerequisites before applying. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors for guidance.

English Language Proficiency Requirements for Program Admissions

English language is the primary medium of instruction at Coast Mountain College (CMTN), and all applicants, regardless of origin or citizenship, must show English language proficiency before admission to College programs. There are three ways to meet the English language requirements for program admissions at CMTN. Demonstrate one of the following options to fulfill the requirements.

Important Notes: 

• Applicants whose native language is English and who have completed at least three years of full-time, face-to-face senior secondary school or post-secondary education in an English-medium school in one of these listed countries may refer to Option 3.
• Transfer credits will not meet English language requirement for program admissions.

Option 1:  English Language Proficiency Tests/Exams

Complete the assessments that demonstrate the required scoring level for your program of interest, in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. English proficiency test report must be submitted within two years of the test date to be considered valid.

Notes

• The English proficiency tests listed are not applicable to Health Care and Nursing programs at Coast Mountain College. The health-related programs have specific English proficiency test requirements and scoring levels.
• If the English proficiency test you have taken is not listed, please check with our admissions team.

Option 2:  English Pathway Program via Partnered Language Schools

International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC English Pathway):

• English Studies 12, English First Peoples 12 or equivalent:  ILAC PW 3.2

Option 3:  Countries that Satisfy English Language Requirements

Applicants whose native language is English and who have completed at least three years of full-time, face-to-face senior secondary school or post-secondary education in an English-medium school in one of these listed countries do not need to submit English proficiency tests unless the admissions office requests additional testing or English language documentation.

Countries that satisfy the English language standard for listening and speaking:

• American Samoa
• Australia
• Canada
• United Kingdom
• USA
• New Zealand
• South Africa
• And many more...

Notes:

• Applicants may still be required to submit the English proficiency test for Health Care Assistant and/or Nursing programs due to external regulatory bodies and licensing requirements.

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.