College Certificate - Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training (1074)

Academic Requirements

The admission requirements for the College Certificate - Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program at Conestoga College are as follows:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.

  See Mature Student definition for details.

• Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent.
• Grade 11 or 12 Math, C or U, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Applied Arts and Community Services (MATH1215).
• One Science: Grade 11 or 12 Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Exercise Science, C or U, or Grade 11 or 12 Science (SNC3M) or (SNC4M) or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry (SCIE1030) or Biology (SCIE1010).

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is important to note that:

• Canadian citizens and permanent residents with transcripts from outside Canada require a course-by-course credential evaluation. You can request this at a reduced fee through the college by completing the Assessment of International Credentials for Admissions and Credit Transfer online form, or through an approved provider such as ICAS or WES.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Additionally, it is strongly recommended that applicants acquire and maintain an advanced level of physical fitness, including cardiovascular and upper body strength, prior to the start of the program. Students should also have their visual acuity, colour vision, and hearing assessed, and ensure they are free of acrophobia and claustrophobia, as deficits in these areas may prevent securing employment in the fire service.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

To apply for the College Certificate - Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training (1074) program at Conestoga College, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:

• 6.0 IELTS Academic (with no band less than 5.5)
• 80 TOEFL (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 20)

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.