St. Clair College

Paramedics are employed by both public and private ambulance services. Graduates may also progress to the level of Advanced Care Paramedic and/or Flight Paramedic requiring additional years of education at various institutions throughout Ontario.

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

For Diploma, Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs

At St. Clair College all courses are taught in English and to be successful in a program, your English communication, listening, comprehension, reading and writing skills must be at a level to meet the demands of your program.

General diploma programs admission requirement for international students are as follows:

Canada & USA: High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.

Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

Philippines: High school diploma (Grade 12) and transcript, or equivalent, or High School diploma (Grade 10) and a minimum of one year Post-Secondary education and Transcript.

West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.

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Diploma/Certificate Programs

Collaborative Nursing Programs

Pharmacy Technician Program

St. Clair Degree Programs

St Clair College EAP Program

Most Programs will accept completion of levels 7 & 8 with min 70%

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TOEFL
Internet-based

Overall 83 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 20

Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22

Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22

Overall 91 with Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking minimums of 22

IELTS General*

Overall band of 6.0
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

IELTS Academic*

Overall band of 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

Overall band of 6.5
No single test score below 6.0

*IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by St. Clair College

PTE

Minimum score 60

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Please contact Admissions for details

Minimum Score 70

MELAB

Minimum Score 75

Minimum Score 85

Minimum Score 81

Minimum Score 85

CAEL

Minimum Score 60

Minimum Score 70

Please contact Admissions for details

Minimum score 70

Duolingo

Minimum Score 110

Minimum Score 120

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Minimum Score 120

Cambridge

Minimum Score 169
B2

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Minimum Score 176
B2