Legal Assistant Diploma

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for the Legal Assistant Diploma program at Red Deer Polytechnic, applicants must meet specific academic requirements. The following outlines the admission criteria:

• Students applying to the Legal Assistant program must have a minimum of 50% in:
  • ELA 30-1, or equivalent
• Alternatively, a minimum of 65% in:
  • ELA 30-2, or equivalent
• Or, a minimum score of:
  • 250 on the Reading component
  • 250 on the Writing component
  • 5 on the WritePlacer Test

Note: Applicants are advised that both COMM 150 and COMM 250 are program requirements, and both must be completed to meet the Graduation Requirements.

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 page for information on how your coursework may align 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 regarding the admission process, 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.

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.

Applicants must meet English Language Proficiency requirements for admission to credit programs. Note: RDP programs may have different or additional requirements.

Applicants must also meet all other program Academic Requirements, including the English course and minimum percentage grade.

All ELP tests must have been obtained within two years of the start date of the program.

Applicants to the Academic Upgrading program are not required to demonstrate English language proficiency at the levels noted for credit programs.

Ensure you review the program-specific requirements below.

For the Legal Assistant Diploma 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
• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language: 83 iBT or 557 PBT
• Duolingo English Test: 115-125
• 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.