Child And Youth Care

Academic Requirements

Regular Admission Requirements

1. Grade 12
   • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit of:
   • Grade 12 English (40S)
   • If you provide proof of enrolment at the time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
   • If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
2. English Language Assessment or Academic Communication Assessment
   • ALL applicants must complete either an English Language Assessment or the Academic Communication Assessment.
   • We strongly advise you complete the assessment before submitting your application to ensure you meet required levels.
   • Assessment results must be dated no more than two years prior to your application date.
3. Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
   • Submit a completed Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form.

Mature Student Admission Requirements

1. Academic Requirement
   • High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in one credit of:
   • Grade 12 English (40S)
2. Meet Regular Admission Requirements 2 and 3

Program Progression Requirements

Program progression requirements are not due within 15 days of applying and should be submitted after you start classes.

• Criminal Record and Adult and Child Abuse Checks
  • This program requires students to submit current original/official versions of one or more of the following checks:
  • Criminal Record Check (CRC)
  • Provincial Child Abuse Registry Check (CAR)
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check (AAR)
  • If you have a criminal record you may not be able to complete the program.
  • If you are listed on an Abuse Registry you will not be able to complete the program.
• First Aid Course
  • Submit proof of current certification in the appropriate First Aid course.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

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

Language Requirements

For the Child and Youth Care Diploma program at Red River College Polytechnic, the following English language assessments are accepted:

• CAEL Online or In-Person - Overall band score of 60
• IELTS Academic Level - Overall 6.0 and no band below 5.5
• Password Skills - Overall 6.0 and no band below 5.5
• Password Skills Plus - Overall 6.0 and no band below 5.5
• LINC Certificate - 7
• Duolingo Language Test - 115 and above with a minimum of 95 in each section
• New English for Academic and Professional Purposes - Successful completion of the program 5 (minimum 70%)
• PTE - 54 overall, minimum 50 in each skill
• TOEFL-ibt Academic Level - 80 (20L, 20S, 19R, 21W)
• TOEFL MYBest Score - 4 of 6 (4.5L, 4S, 4R, 4.5W)
• Academic English Program for University and College Entrance Program (AEPUCE) - Successful Completion

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.