Business Certificate

Academic Requirements

To gain admission to the Business Certificate program at Red Deer Polytechnic, applicants must meet specific academic requirements. The eligibility criteria are as follows:

• Students must achieve a minimum of 65% or higher in ELA 30-2, or 60% or higher in ELA 30-1, or their equivalents.
• Students must also have a minimum of 65% or higher in Math 30-2, or 60% or higher in Math 30-1, or their equivalents.

Alternatively:

Students can qualify through Exam Placement with the following minimum scores:

• 250 on the Reading component
• 250 on the Writing component
• 5 on the WritePlacer Test
• 250 on the Arithmetic component

It is important to note that students entering the Business Certificate through exam placement will be required to upgrade before transferring to the diploma.

For international students or those who have completed their high school education outside of Alberta, it is essential to refer to the International Course Equivalencies for information on how your coursework aligns with the Academic Requirements.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

At Red Deer Polytechnic, we support a diverse student population worldwide. Note: Applicants whose first language is English and who declared this on their application are exempt from English Language Proficiency requirements.

Certain RDP programs have unique ELP requirements; ensure you review the program-specific requirements below. Applicants must also meet all other program Academic Requirements to be considered for admission into the program.

Applicants applying to the Academic Upgrading program are not required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency at the levels noted for credit programs. Placement assessments are used for admission to these programs.

Understanding RDP's English Language Proficiency Requirements:

• Applicants whose first language is not English must provide ELP official documentation to the Office of the Registrar by email or regular mail after you have applied.
• ELP tests must be no older than two years before your program start date.
• The Office of the Registrar can review your “unofficial” or scanned documents to initially admit you to a program and provide a Letter of Acceptance. However, official documentation must be received before the deadline, or you will not be granted “clear” admission until this step has been completed.

Ensure you review the program-specific requirements below.

For the Business Certificate program, the following English Language Proficiency tests are accepted:

• IELTS Academic – International English Language Testing System: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 on each band score
• Duolingo English Test: 115-125
• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language: 83 iBT or 557 PBT
• CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language: 60 with at least 55 on each band score
• PTE – Pearson Test of English: 59 with at least 56 on each band score

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.