Disability And Community Support

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 Regular Admission Requirement 2 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 to 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.
   • Before applying, determine which assessment is appropriate for your situation by answering this question: Have I successfully completed three years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an English language requirement (ELR) exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
   • If YES:
     • Before applying, register for and successfully complete the Academic Communication Assessment.
     • After applying, submit your transcripts for review.
   • If NO:
     • Before applying, successfully complete one of this program's approved English language assessments (ELA) at the required levels.
     • After applying, submit your ELA results. Once we confirm you meet this program's English language requirements, we will request submission of your transcripts for review.
   • If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school:
     • Before applying, register for and successfully complete the Academic Communication Assessment.
     • After applying, submit your transcripts for review.
   • * If your transcripts are from the USA or an ELR exempt country, we will assess an International Credentials Assessment Fee to be paid before your transcripts will be reviewed.
3. Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form
   • Submit a completed Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form.

Internationally Educated Applicants - visit for credential assessment information.

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

Volunteer or employment experience in the disability and community support sector is not an admission requirement but may be helpful preparation for this program.

Mature Student Admission Requirements

If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at the time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.

1. Academic Requirement
   • High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in:
   • 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 Regular Admission Requirement 2 for more information.
2. Meet Regular Admission Requirements 2 and 3

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.
  • For details on this program's requirements, when to obtain and submit the documents, review the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form.
  • These documents have expiration dates and should not be obtained prior to the timeline indicated on the Applicant Declaration for Check Documents form.

Language Requirements

For the Disability and Community Support 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
• PTE
  • 54 overall, Minimum 50 in each skill
• TOEFL-ibt Academic Level
  • 80 (20L, 20S, 19R, 21W)

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.