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Admission Requirements
The general admission requirement for Certificate and Diploma programs is a high school completion diploma or equivalent. The admission requirement for Advanced Diploma programs is a Nova Scotia Community College Diploma or equivalent credential from another college or university.
In addition to the general admission requirements, individual programs may have other admission criteria. Please check the program descriptions for specific admission requirements.
If you do not have a high school diploma, NSCC recognizes the General Educational Diploma (GED). For more information, contact the Nova Scotia Department of Education at (902) 424-4227.
Mature Applicants
If you do not meet the stated admission requirements, you can apply and may qualify as a mature applicant if you:
- Are at least 21 years old and have been out of school for one year or more
- Provide a letter to explain why you have the equivalent to the stated admission requirements
- Provide a copy of your current résumé showing education and work experience
- Include transcripts of all previous education and training
Programs that have specific admission requirements such as Math, English or Science may require additional testing or studies. Work experience is not accepted as an equivalent for these specific academic course requirements.
Applicants who meet the stated admission requirements for a program are not considered mature applicants.
Advanced Standing
You may have previous formal learning at a postsecondary institution and wish to have this recognized as meeting all or part of the requirement for your first year. To seek advanced standing, applicants should indicate this request on their application and include all relevant post secondary transcripts.
Language Requirements
All College programs are delivered in English. To ensure success, applicants may be required to demonstrate their competency in English.
Canadian Applicants: If your first language is not English, or you completed your high school education in a language other than English, you may be required to pass an English language competency test or otherwise demonstrate your competence in English. If during the course of your program your language skills come into question, you may be asked to complete a competency test or engage in language skill development.
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