College Diploma - Nutrition & Food Service Management (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements:

• Domestic Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent) or 19 years of age or older.
• International Applicants: BC Grade 12 Graduation (or equivalent).

Additional Requirements:

• A resumé.
• Two letters of reference.
• A letter of intent.
• Valid FoodSafe Level 1 (Basic) or equivalent.

Applicant Notes:

• Two letters of reference must attest to the abilities that would be an asset in a career in food service management, with one from an employer.
• The letter of intent should be a maximum of two pages explaining the applicant's desire to enter the program and demonstrating an understanding of the role of a Nutrition Manager in a healthcare setting.
• Valid FoodSafe Level 1 (Basic) or equivalent must have been completed in the last five years.
• Applicants with previous work experience in the food service industry may be eligible for Prior Learning, Flexible Assessment, and Recognition (PLFAR) as determined by the department chair.
• Program courses may have specific prerequisites beyond program Academic Requirements. Students may need to take additional English courses to meet the prerequisite requirements of the English courses required in this program.
• Once accepted, all students are required to complete a criminal record check (CRC) in accordance with Langara Criminal Record Check Policy (E2005) and submit a vaccination record. The necessary information will be emailed to each applicant and completed in their first term of the program.
• Admission to the program does not guarantee registration into required courses.

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Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at Langara College. All applicants are required to be proficient in listening, reading, speaking, and writing in English at a post-secondary level.

Most programs fall into one of the three categories below. Refer to the 'Admissions' tab of the program listing for the full requirements or see our complete list of programs by category.

Language Requirements Categories

Must meet one of the English Language Requirements below:

• English First Peoples 12 - 70%
• English Studies 12 - 70%
• Literary Studies 12 - 70%
• Langara English Test (LET) - 3
• Langara English Course - A minimum "S" grade in ENGL 1107 or 1110; or a minimum "C" grade in ENGL 1120
• English (Post-Secondary Transfer) - C-
• International Baccalaureate - IB ENGL A (HL or SL): 3; IB ENGL LIT & PERFORM (SL): 3
• Advanced Placement - AP ENGL LIT & COMP: 2; AP ENGL LANG & COMP: 2
• GCSE O-Level English, GCSE English Language B - C

Applicants unable to meet the English Language Requirements must satisfy one of the following English Proficiency requirements:

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - Level IV (EAP Level IV)
• Language Proficiency Index (LPI) - 26
• IELTS Academic - 6.5 (No Band Lower Than 6.0)
• Duolingo English Test - 110
• TOEFL (IBT) - Overall: 88; Writing: 20; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20
• CAEL - Overall: 70 (No Band Lower Than 60)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 56 (No Individual Skill Score Less Than 55)

Notes:

a. Applicants admitted to a Langara College program on the basis of an English language assessment other than the Langara English Test (LET) or an acceptable grade in secondary or post-secondary English may be required to successfully complete ENGL 1107, 1110, or achieve an LET 3 prior to enrolling in ENGL 1100, 1123, 1129, or 1130.

b. Assessment test scores are valid for two years from the date they were taken.

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.