University Certificate - Adventure Guide

The Adventure Guide Certificate program at Thompson Rivers University has specific academic requirements that applicants must meet to be considered for admission. Below are the key requirements:

• Educational Requirements:
  • BC Grade 12 (or equivalent) or mature student status (for graduates prior to 2013).
  • BC Math 11 or equivalent (completion).
  • BC English 12 or equivalent (completion).
• General Requirements:
  • Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age at the start of the program.
  • Attend a Program Information session in person or by phone.
  • Complete the Adventure Program Information Package, which includes a cover letter, resume, student information form, outdoor experience log, and 2 references.

For international students interested in the Adventure Guide Certificate, it is essential to visit the International Student page for detailed admissions information.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Prerequisite courses for the program include:

• Students must be enrolled in an Adventure Studies department supported program, such as a Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree, Adventure Guide Diploma, Adventure Management Diploma, Adventure Sport Certificate, or Canadian Mountain and Ski Guide Program, or have permission from the instructor.

For any clarification or support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

For the University Certificate - Adventure Guide program, the following English language proficiency tests are accepted:

• TOEFL:
  • Direct entry: Current: 88, with no section below 20
  • EAP Level 5: Current: 80
  • EAP Level 4: Current: 71
  • EAP Level 3: Current: 61
• IELTS:
  • Direct entry: 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0
  • EAP Level 5: 6.0+ with no bands below 5.5
  • EAP Level 4: 5.5+ with no bands below 5.0
  • EAP Level 3: 5.0+
• Duolingo:
  • Direct entry: 125+ with no sub-score less than 115
  • EAP Level 5: 115+ with no sub-score less than 100
  • EAP Level 4: 100+ with no sub-score less than 90
  • EAP Level 3: 90+
• CAEL:
  • Direct entry: Overall 70+ No subtest below 60
  • EAP Level 5: Overall 60+ No subtest below 50
  • EAP Level 4: Overall 50+ No subtest below 40
  • EAP Level 3: Overall 40+
• PTE:
  • Direct entry: 58+ with no band below 55
• MET:
  • Direct entry: 62
  • EAP Level 5: 58
  • EAP Level 4: 54
  • EAP Level 3: 50

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.