Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Diploma

Academic Requirements

For the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Diploma program, applicants who have been educated outside of Canada are required to undergo an international document assessment. This is essential to ensure that their educational qualifications are recognized and evaluated appropriately.

It is important to note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. This means that applicants should be prepared to provide their academic records for assessment.

International students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, must submit specific documentation as part of their application process. The following documents are typically required:

• For secondary education:
  • Secondary Education Graduation Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học)
  • Academic transcript (Học Bạ)
  • National Exam results (Diem Kỳ Thi Tốt Nghiệp THPT or Giấy Chứng Nhận Tốt Nghiệp THPT)
• For post-secondary education:
  • Graduation certificate for:
    • Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Cao Đẳng)
    • Bachelor Degree (Bằng Cử Nhân)
    • Master's Degree (Bằng Thạc sĩ)
  • Academic transcript

Students are encouraged to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process and requirements. They can provide valuable assistance to ensure that all necessary documents are submitted correctly and on time.

Language Requirements

At SAIT, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following methods:

1. Submit official transcripts or a completed international document assessment verifying completion of one of the following:

• At least three years of full-time study taught in English at an English-speaking secondary school.
• At least two years of post-secondary education taught in English at a recognized institution.
• Successfully complete a recognized credential from a SAIT-approved post-secondary institution program taught in English.

2. Successfully complete a post-secondary credit course in English, comparative literature, or communications at SAIT or a recognized institution with a minimum C grade.

3. Achieve the applicable score on an English assessment test, with the test score being within one year prior to the application submission.

4. Successfully complete both COMN155 and SPCH155 in the English Language Foundations (ELF) program.

5. Successfully complete one of the recognized alternatives to the English Language Foundations program.

Recognized alternatives include:

• Anne's Language House - Pathway Program (GE5 + EAP) with at least 78%.
• Atlantic Canada Language Academy - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with specific score requirements.
• Bayswater Education - University and College Pathway Program with required percentages.
• Bow Valley College - Academic English II with a minimum grade of B.
• Global Village English Centres - GV6 and GV7 with required scores.
• ILSC Education Group - University Pathway Program with specific percentage requirements.
• International Gateway Language Academy & College - EAP courses with required scores.
• International Language Academy of Canada - University Pathways with specific score requirements.
• Maple Leaf Academy - Academic English with minimum IELTS scores.
• OHC English - EAP with required scores.
• Oxford International Digital Institute - Online Pre-sessional English Programme with required scores.
• Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies - EAP program with specific score requirements.
• Solomon College - ESL Intermediate and Advanced with required CLB scores.
• St. George International College - University & College Pathway with required average scores.
• Tamwood International College - EAP courses with required scores.
• The Language Gallery Canada - EAP Level 6 with required scores.

For English assessment tests, SAIT accepts the following:

• IELTS: 6.0 in each skill/category.
• CAEL: 60 overall band, effective Winter 2023: 60 in each skill/category.
• TOEFL: Minimum scores vary based on the date of the test.
• CLBA or CLBPA: A score of 8 in each section.
• PTE Academic: A minimum score of 53.
• MET: A minimum score of 51.
• Duolingo: 115 minimum with at least 95 in each individual subscores.
• Cambridge English: 169 for each skill.
• Oxford Test of English: 130 for each module.
• LanguageCert International ESOL: B2 Communicator test with High Pass.
• LanguageCert Academic: 65 – 69 in each skill.
• Oxford English Language Level Test: 6 overall and scores of 6 in each component.

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.