Cumberland College Admission 2023-2024, Requirement, Deadline & Acceptance Rate

Nipawin, SaskatchewanLocation

CollegeSchool type

Estd1974established year

Public

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Cumberland College offers a variety of certificate and diploma programs in partnership with the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina and has a total of 300 students. Its offices are located in Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale.

The college has maintained a retention rate of 98% from 2010 to present.
TOEFL and IELTS are two popular options among the commonly accepted English proficiency tests.
International applicants should be aware of the legal compliances such as study and work permits required for successful application.

Highlights

Admission Portal	Online portal
Application Fee	$140 CAD
Admission Deadline	Varies with Program
Mode of Payment	PayPal, Fly Wire, Money Order, Credit Card
Types of Programs Offered	Bachelors, Diploma, Certificate
Academic Calendar	Semester based
Financial Aid	Scholarships and tuition credit

Cumberland College International Admissions

The international applicants have to follow the same application process as the others except that they have to fulfill certain other criteria too. Being international students there is a requirement of following a visa process as well.

Admission Requirements for International Students

All academic records up to class 12
Submission of official transcripts
English proficiency test results
Proof of financial fund availability or sponsor
Departmental requirements: Apart from the above mentioned requirements, some additional information regarding skills required by specific departments

English Proficiency Requirement for International Students

All international students are expected to have a level of proficiency in English language which is specified by the college. In order to be eligible for admission at Cumberland College an international applicant has the option of submitting their score in any one of the following tests.

There is a minimum score requirement which has been specified in the table below:

Test	Cumberland College	University of Regina	University of Saskatchewan
TOEFL	85 (internet based) – no score less than 21	83 (internet based) – no score less than 20	80 (internet based) – no score less than 19
PTE	58 – no score less than 50	N/A	63 – No score less than 59
IELTS	6.5 – with no band less than 6.0	6.5 – with no band less than 6.0	6.5 – with no band less than 6.0
CAEL	60	60	70
MELAB	80 (written) 3 (speaking)	85	85 – No score less than 80 3(speaking)

Immigration Requirement for International Students

After the acceptance letter is issued by the college, a student should apply for a Canada Study Permit at the Canadian Embassy. This application should be submitted at least 3 months prior to the beginning of classes. The requirements for a study permit are listed below:

Acceptance letter from the college
Valid passport or travel document
Application fee
Evidence showing that the applicant can support yourself
Biometrics

It is advisable for a student to renew study permit 30 days prior to expiration to avoid violation of the Immigration Act.

Cumberland College Programs Admission

Cumberland College is currently offering 3 programs for international students which include General Business Diploma, Continuing Care Assistant and Office Administration. There are several certificate courses that the Cumberland College is offering in association with the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina.

Some course specific admission requirements are mentioned below:

Course	Course Type	Deadline	Requirements
Building System Technician Certificate	Certificate	June 1	Passed class 12 with minimum 60% in the field of workplace and apprenticeship math 30 or 60% in Foundations of Math 20 or 60% in Pre-calculus 20
General Business Diploma	Diploma	August 23	Passed class 12 with minimum 50% in ELA 30A or 30B and Foundations 30 or Pre-calculus 30, Computer experience
Continuing Care Assistant	Certificate	September 9	Passed class 12, Must have Standard First Aid and CPR Heart Saver ‘C’ AED or equivalent, Current immunization records
Office Administration	Certificate	August 27	Passed class 12, Have a keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute
Environment & Society	Bachelor of Arts & Science	September 2	Pre-calculus 30 or Foundations of mathematics 30, Passed class 12 with average 70% in 5 subjects including one English, one math, three other subjects: 2 natural science; 2 social science or humanity; one fine arts/ performing art.
Psychology	Bachelor of Arts & Science	September 1	Pre-calculus 30 or Foundations of mathematics 30, Passed class 12 with average 70% in 5 subjects including one English, one math, three other subjects: 2 natural science; 2 social science or humanity; one fine arts/ performing art.
Bachelor of Sociology	Bachelors	September 2	Pre-calculus 30 or Foundations of mathematics 30, Passed class 12 with average 70% in 5 subjects including one English, one math, three other subjects: 2 natural science; 2 social science or humanity; one fine arts/ performing art.

Cumberland College offers 3 courses for its students which include industrial mechanics, carpentry and IATEC (Indigenous Access & Transition Education Certificate). These are certificate programs aimed to build specific skills to make students capable of getting placements and contracts.

An applicant must carefully go through all the admission details and requirements like high school results and transcripts before applying for any program to avoid last minute arrangements. Applicants may find help from the international student advisor in the Tisdale campus of the college.