Software Development

Academic Requirements

For students applying to the Software Development Diploma program, there are specific Academic Requirements that must be met, especially for international applicants. Here are the key points to consider:

• Applicants who were educated outside of Canada require an international document assessment.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• For international students, the following documents are typically required:
  • Secondary Education Graduation Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học) from Vietnam.
  • Academic transcript (Học Bạ).
  • National Exam results (Diem Kỳ Thi Tốt Nghiệp THPT or Giấy Chứng Nhận Tốt Nghiệp THPT).
  • Graduation certificate for:
    • Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Cao Đẳng)
    • Bachelor Degree (Bằng Cử Nhân)
    • Master's Degree (Bằng Thạc sĩ)

It is important to ensure that all documents are translated into English, signed, and stamped by a certified translator. If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for clarification and support.

Language Requirements

At SAIT, applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency as it is the primary language of instruction for all programs. The institution reserves the right to determine adequate levels of proficiency to ensure the success of applicants in their chosen programs.

Applicants can demonstrate their English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

• 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.
• Successfully complete a post-secondary credit course in English, comparative literature, or communications at SAIT or a recognized institution (minimum C grade required).
• Achieve the applicable score on an English assessment test, with the test score being within one year prior to the application submission.
• Successfully complete the English Language Foundations (ELF) program, with specific courses meeting proficiency requirements for various English Language Arts levels.
• Complete one of the recognized alternatives to the English Language Foundations program.

For the Software Development Diploma program, the following English assessment tests are accepted:

• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.0 in each skill/category.
• CAEL: Minimum overall band of 60, with 60 in each skill/category.
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 20 in each category.
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 53.
• Duolingo: Minimum score of 115 with at least 95 in each individual subscores.

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.