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At Greystone College Canada, we offer a variety of academic and Co-op programs to help you build practical skills and knowledge that will put you in demand in Canadian and global careers. Take a Business, Digital Marketing, Tech or Hospitality program at one of our amazing campuses in Montréal, Toronto or Vancouver. Find out how to start your amazing career learning journey.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to any Greystone College program, prospective students must meet specific requirements regarding prior education, language proficiency and minimum age, where applicable.

All applicants must submit, with their application, academic records and other documents deemed necessary for admission purposes.

If a prospective student does not meet the program admission requirements, neither the institution nor the student can waive the requirements.



GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Attestation of College Studies (AEC) Program

An applicant who has received instruction considered sufficient by the college and meets any of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:

  • Has interrupted his or her full-time studies or pursued full-time postsecondary studies for at least 2 consecutive terms or 1 school year;
  • Is covered by an agreement entered into between the college and an employer or by a government program of studies;
  • Has interrupted his or her full-time studies for one term and pursued full-time postsecondary studies for one term; or
  • Holds a Secondary School Vocational Diploma.

To be admitted to Greystone College Toronto, an applicant must:

  • Have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Accepted equivalents include:
    • Secondary school diploma from a Canadian or United States jurisdiction.
    • General Education Development (GED) certificate issued by a Canadian province or territory and earned before the program was discontinued in Canada on May 3, 2024.
    • General Education Development (GED) certificate issued in the United States.
    • Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) issued by a Canadian province or territory.
    • Transcript, diploma or certificate from another country, assessed at an Ontario OSSD level by a recognized assessment service.
    • Canadian or U.S. postsecondary diploma or degree.
    • Non-Canadian postsecondary diploma or degree that has been assessed as equivalent to a Canadian postsecondary diploma or degree by a recognized assessment service.
    • Certificate of completion for an academic upgrading program from any Canadian jurisdiction, for example, the Academic Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate.
    • Certificate of Apprenticeship or Certificate of Qualification in any trade from any Canadian jurisdiction.
  • If the applicant does not meet the academic qualifications listed above, they must:
    • Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day the program commences (19 if applying as a mature student*) and
    • Successfully complete the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE) with a minimum score of 14.

To be admitted to Greystone College Vancouver, an applicant must:

  • Have a secondary school diploma or equivalent.
  • If the applicant has not completed secondary school and is at least 19 years of age, they may apply as a mature student*.

* Mature student status may be granted to applicants who are over 19 years old and have not completed secondary school or equivalent. The applicants will be considered for admission based on the skills and experience they have acquired since leaving school. The applicant is required to provide the most recent transcripts or proof of academic accomplishments, a resume or summary of professional achievements highlighting points relevant to the application, and two professional letters of reference. The applicant may be interviewed by the Admissions or Academic office to further asses their suitability for admission to the program of study.

Credit for Prior Education

Credit transfers may be granted based on successful completion of post-secondary courses, which are similar overall in content and learning objectives to the course(s) at Greystone College.

For further details, refer to the Credit Transfer Policy

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(applicable to all Greystone College campuses)

  • Prior to acceptance, all applicants, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin, must demonstrate an appropriate level of language proficiency, as applicable to their program of study. This proficiency requirement ensures that all students have the necessary language skills to successfully complete their program.
  • For programs offered in English, the following options are available as evidence of meeting the language proficiency requirement:
Option 1
  • Evidence of achievement in a recognized standardized language test/assessment, at a level applicable to the program of study.
  • Test results must be dated no more than 2 years before the start date of the program.
  • For a list of accepted standardized language tests and their required levels, refer to the specific program pages.
Option 2
  • Completion of the language program from a Languages Canada accredited institution with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry (no further testing required) to a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada.
  • Refer to the specific program pages for details on pathway options.
Option 3
  • Completion of 3 years of full-time secondary education in English, in a country where English is one of the principal languages.
  • The 3 years of secondary education must have been completed within 10 years prior to attending Greystone College.
  • The student must provide a high school transcript or international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, or IQAS.
Option 4
  • Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education in English in a country where English is one of the principal languages (includes international education credentials recognized through WES, ICES, and IQAS).
  • Language development courses cannot be included in this calculation.
  • The 2 years of post-secondary education must have been completed within 10 years prior to attending Greystone College.

ILSC Academic Placement Test

ILSC Academic English Placement Test (not applicable to Greystone College Vancouver) may be taken by applicants who have not taken a recognized standardized language tests/assessment, the test results have expired or do not meet the program requirements.

Assessment of Prior Education Where English is the Language of instruction

Education completed at accredited institutions, where English is the language of instruction, in the following countries will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency, as outlined in Options 3 and 4.

American Samoa Dominica Lesotho St. Kitts & Nevis
Anguilla Falkland Islands Liberia St. Lucia
Antigua and Barbuda Fiji Malta St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Australia Gambia Mauritius Tanzania
Bahamas Ghana Montserrat Trinidad & Tobago
Barbados Gibraltar New Zealand Turks & Caicos Islands
Belize Grenada Nigeria Uganda
Bermuda Guam Seychelles United Kingdom
Botswana Guyana Sierra Leone US Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands Ireland Singapore USA
Canada Jamaica South Africa Zambia
Cayman Islands Kenya St. Helena Zimbabwe

Student Health Insurance

International students attending Greystone College Canada should have valid student health insurance to cover them for the duration of their time in Canada in case of a medical emergency.  If you are applying through an international education agent, you may be able to purchase insurance through them. 

Greystone College can also help you arrange student medical insurance through our trusted insurance partners.  Learn more about your student medical insurance options.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

To ensure our students have the most transformative learning experience, our programs are delivered using online and mobile technologies, allowing students to work with a Learning Management System (Moodle) in and out of the classroom, participate in collaborative learning environments, and enhance their digital literacy.

Greystone College’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy requires all students to bring their own laptop to use on campus. The laptop must meet or exceed the technical specifications outlined below.

Touch screen devices, such as smartphones, tablets and iPads, are great tools for learning and can be used to access course materials but will not be sufficient for completion of course assignments.

Chromebooks or Android devices are not recommended as they do not support all course-related software requirements, such as Safe Exam Browser (SEB). Students will not be able to take online tests on these devices.

Minimum device and connectivity requirements

Data Analytics Program:

  • Windows 10 or higher. Mac OS does not support software used in the program (SQL Server Management Studio and Power BI)

All other programs:

  • Windows 10 or Mac OS v.10.7 or higher
  • Processor: Intel I5-6400 or Ryzen 5 1400 minimum
  • Memory: 8 GB recommended
  • Screen: 14 inches recommended
  • Ports: minimum 1 USB 3.0 port
  • Built-in camera, speakers and microphone
  • Connectivity: WI-FI
  • Speed: 50Mbps download speed recommended

Optional but recommended

  • External numeric keyboard

All students at Greystone College will have access to Microsoft Office 365, Learning Management System (Moodle) at no additional cost. Throughout the program, students will have access to course-specific software and will be required to download and install a secure web browser (Safe Exam Browser) in order to take quizzes and exams.

Visa Information for International Students

All international students who plan to study at Greystone College Canada must have valid status in Canada upon arrival and throughout their studies. For most students this means obtaining a study permit (and possibly a Co-op work permit), or for short-term programs, a visitor visa or eTA. For your reference, we’ve provided information about the most common permits and visas that our students require below.

IMPORTANT: The following is general information. All visa regulations are determined by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and are subject to change. Please always verify visa information on the IRCC website, or with your nearest Canadian Embassy, Consulate or Visa Application Centre (VAC).

International students who wish to study in Canada for 6 months or less may need a Temporary Resident Visa (Visitor Visa) or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter Canada, depending on the country for which they hold a passport. To see if this applies to you, please check the list of countries and territories whose citizens require visas and eTAs in order to enter Canada as visitors.

If your program lasts 6 months or longer, a study permit is required; however, in certain circumstances, you may want to apply for a Study Permit even if you are going to study for less than 6 months. You can apply for your study permit online or through your nearest Canadian embassy, consulate, or visa application centre (VAC). Learn more about the process of applying for a study permit.

When you apply for your study permit, you will need to include the Designated Learning Institute (DLI) number for your chosen Greystone College location:  

  • Greystone College Vancouver DLI: O19352522932
  • Greystone College Toronto DLI: O19376982302
  • College Greystone Montréal DLI: O256818010442

Off-campus work rights: If you are studying 6 months or more, your study permit may include a condition that allows you to work off-campus during your full-time study program, and during scheduled breaks. Learn more about off campus work during your studies.

A Co-op work permit is required for all students who register for a Co-op or practicum program at Greystone College. The Co-op work permit is required for you to complete the mandatory paid or unpaid work portion of your program. The Co-op work permit is separate from the off-campus work rights that may be included on your study permit.

Greystone College Canada, along with our partner Encubate Inc., an authorized Canadian Immigration Consulting firm, offers free support to Co-op and practicum students to apply for their Co-op work permit upon arrival.

Students who complete some programs at Greystone College Canada and then transfer their credits for advanced standing in programs at our private and public education partners may be eligible to apply for a PGWP upon completion of their program at the partner institution.

In addition to the pathway a PGWP provides, students in Canada have access to work permits through a variety of Canadian government programs. Greystone College has partnered with Encubate Inc., an authorized Canadian Immigration Consulting firm to provide Greystone College students with the knowledge and knowhow regarding how to access these programs along with a variety of supportive free and paid visa consulting services. Learn more about our Visa and Immigration Services.

Greystone College students are required to maintain valid status in Canada and adhere to all of the requirements attached to their particular permit(s) or visa.

As Designated Learning Institutions, each Greystone College School is obligated to report to Immigration, Citizenship and Refugees Canada on the academic status of all students who have our schools’ DLIs listed on their study permits.

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