Disability and Community Support (Certification)

Academic Requirements

Your Academic History

If your academic history includes any of the following, please visit for important information: post-secondary studies at an institution other than Red River College Polytechnic; Modified (M), English as an Additional Language (E), or GED high school courses; or home schooling; international secondary (high school) studies.

The college requires transcripts verifying your complete academic history including any public or private high school, college, university, or technical institute you have attended.

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

Regular Academic 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 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.
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 Academic Requirements

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

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

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

Language Requirements

At Red River College Polytechnic, we have established specific English language requirements to ensure that you possess the necessary communication skills to succeed in your academic program. For the Disability and Community Support (Certification) program, 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
• 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.