Admission Requirements At Southern Alberta

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) admits students from about 140 different countries. Programs at the institution are designed to offer students the needed guidance they need as they train towards a successful career.

Students who apply early enough and meet the admission requirements at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology are granted admission for their chosen program. Available programs at the school for international students include:

• 3D Modeling and Design
• Advanced Care Paramedic
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Technology
• Architectural Technologies
• Bachelor of Business Administration
• Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management
• Bachelor of Science Construction Project Management
• Baking and Pastry Arts
• Business Intelligence Data Analysis and Reporting
• Chemical Engineering Technology
• Culinary Arts
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Energy Asset Management
• Film and Video Production
• Geomatics Engineering Technology
• Information and Records Management
• Journalism
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Petroleum Engineering Technology
• Welding Engineering Technology

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Admission Requirements

Asides from the general admission requirements for any program you are applying for at SAIT, some programs have specific requirements or selection criteria used to assess suitability for the program. This could be taking an entrance test, participating in an interview, submitting a resume or essay, and so on.

The educational documents you are to submit when you apply to Sothern Alberta Institute of Technology are:

• High school or secondary and/or post-secondary transcripts. You will also submit mark sheets and examination results
• Diploma and/or post-secondary degree graduation certificate
• Scanned copies of your original documents (in colour0 in their original language. If they are not written in English, you should provide translation from a certified translator.
• Proof of change of name (where applicable). This can be a new ID Card, marriage certificate, etc.

The transcripts you submit must show three years of consecutive education at the secondary or post-secondary level.

Before you submit your documents, you can also have them assessed by any of the following bodies.

• Academic Credentials Assessment Service (ACAS)
• Comparative Education Service (CES) for assessment of educational credentials
• Education Credential Evaluators (ECE) for a course by course assessment
• International Credential Assessment Services of Canada (ICAS) for secondary school comprehensive assessment report
• International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)
• International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
• World Education Services (WES) Canada

If your transcripts or assessment results are not ready, you are to provide your anticipated final grades, which will be used to grant your provisional admission.

Academic Requirements According to Country

The transcripts you provide must be those recognized by SAIT based on the country you are applying from or the curriculum your school uses.

The table below shows the academic documents accepted at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology based on the country and/or educational curriculum.

Curriculum	Academic Documents
American Pattern of Secondary Education	Original Academic Transcript A graduation Certificate may also be demanded
British Pattern of Education	Original External Examination Results (GCSE, GCE, O Level, GCE A/S Level, GCE A-Level)
French Pattern of Secondary Education	Original Graduation Diploma (Diplome du Baccalaureat) Final Examination Results (Releve de Notes de l’Examen Final) Certified English translation of transcripts
Country	Academic Documents
	Secondary	Post-Secondary
Bangladesh	Intermediate Examination Certificate; Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC); Marks sheets from the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education	Final or Provisional Graduation Certificate for Diploma, Bachelor, or Masters Degree; Mark Sheet or Report Card for each year of study
Brazil	Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education or Title of Technician; Academic Transcript	Graduation Certificate; Academic Transcript
China	Senior High School Graduation Diploma; GET JOB & VISA SPONSORSHIP KIT Senior High School Transcript	Graduation Certificate; Degree Certificate; Academic Transcript
Colombia	Baccalaureate (Bachelor); Academic Transcript	Graduation Certificate; Academic Transcript
India	Final Examination Certificate for grade 10 and 12; Official marks statements from the State, All India Board, CBSE, or CISCE	Final (or Provisional) Diploma or Degree Certificate; Statement of marks for each academic session or academic transcripts
Indonesia	Upper Secondary School Diploma with National and School Examination Results	Graduation Certificate Academic Transcript
Mexico	Baccalaureate (Bachiller/Bachillerato); Academic Transcript	Graduation Certificate GET JOB & VISA SPONSORSHIP KIT Academic Transcript
Nepal	Secondary Education Board Certificate; Higher Secondary Education Board Certificate	Final (or Provisional) Diploma or Degree Certificate Mark Sheets or Academic Transcripts
Nigeria	West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) from the West African Examination Council (WAEC) OR Senior School Certificate (SSC) from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Applicants must include the PIN and card serial number for either of the two documents	National, Higher National Diploma, or Degree Certificate; Academic Transcript
Pakistan	Certificate of Examination for grades 10 and 12; Mark sheet or report sheet by the State Board	Final (or Provisional) Diploma, Bachelor or Master’s Certificate; Statement of marks for each session or academic transcripts
Philippines	Graduation Diploma; Academic Record	Graduation Certificate for Diploma or Degree; GET JOB & VISA SPONSORSHIP KIT Academic Record
South Korea	High School Certificate of Graduation; Academic Transcript The document should be issued in English	Graduation Certificate for Diploma, Associate, Bachelor, or Masters; Academic Transcript Documents should be issued in English
Vietnam	Secondary Education Graduation Diploma; Academic Transcript; National Examination Results Certified English translation of transcripts	Graduation Certificate for Diploma, Bachelor, or Master’s Degree; Academic Transcript GET JOB & VISA SPONSORSHIP KIT Certified English translation of transcripts

English Proficiency Requirements at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

There are five ways you can demonstrate proficiency in the English Language at SAIT:

1. Completing any of the following with credentials to prove so:

• Minimum of three years of study (full-time) in an institution whose primary language of instruction is English. The program must have allowed you to have a minimum of 12 hours of class per week.
• Minimum of two years of full-time post-secondary education in an institution whose primary language of instruction is English.
• Studying at a SAIT-approved post-secondary institution and successfully completing a recognized credential program there. The language of instruction must be English

2. Completing a post-secondary credit course in English Language, Communications, Comparative Literature, or any of the equivalents in a SAIT-recognized institution. Applicants must have made a minimum grade of C.
3. Successfully completing the English Language Foundations (ELF) program at SAIT and meeting the stipulated requirements according to your chosen program.
4. Successfully completing a recognized alternative to the SAIT English Language Foundations program in any of the institutions accepted at SAIT. You will find the list of those institutions and the requirements to be met on the English Proficiency page of the SAIT website.
5. Taking a recognized English Assessment Test and meeting the minimum proficiency requirements as shown below:

Test	Minimum Requirements
Canadian Academic English language Assessment (CAEL)	Overall score of 60 Applicants can also submit CAEL Online results
Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA)	8.0 in all sections
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	6.0 in each band
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)	Overall score of 76
Pearson Test of English (PTE)	Overall score of 53
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)	Overall score of 80 in Internet-Based Test (iBT) with a minimum score of 20 in each band

Accepted results are those within one year to the time to submit your application to SAIT.

Applying for Admission at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Application to SAIT for courses starts long enough before the program resumption date. You should visit the school website for information on semester resumption dates and application time. At SAIT, you can apply for more than one program at a time.

However, different application fees apply for all applications you submit. For international students, the application fee is $150.

There are two different ways you can apply to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology:

• Applying on ApplyAlberta
• Applying on SAIT’s Self-Service System

Applying on ApplyAlberta

If you are applying for admission through ApplyAlberta, the following are the steps to take:

1. Visit the ApplyAlberta website and create a MyAlberta Digital ID account
2. Fill in your personal details as requested and select Southern Alberta Institute of Technology as your institution
3. Choose the program you are applying for and the academic term
4. Pay the non-refundable application fee
5. Await the confirmation email you will receive from SAIT

The email contains your SAIT ID number and instructions on the next steps you are to take. You should expect the mail in about three working days from when you submit your application.

Applying on SAIT’s Self-Service System

1. Visit SAIT’s website and create an account with a temporary ID and password or log in with your ID and password if you already have an account
2. Select International Application (type 1) in the menu options
3. Select the program and term you want to apply for
4. Provide all information need. This includes your personal details, final grades, and the questionnaire.
5. Pay the non-refundable application fee

You will receive an email confirming your application and temporary login details. You will also be informed of any progress in the admission process via your email. Within six weeks of applying, you will receive your application status by mail.

This could be any of the following:

• Declined – Missing Requirements. This means your application has been denied because you do not meet admission requirements. If you can provide the needed documents before the application deadline, your application will be re-evaluated.
• Missing Documents. This means your application has not been reviewed yet because you did not submit an important document. If you get this, review all the documents you submitted and provide the missing one in time.
• Pending Evaluation. This means SAIT is awaiting the results of your document assessment. Your application will not be reviewed until the results are available.
• If you qualify for a program when the program is already full, you will be placed on a waitlist. You may be granted admission if there is a vacancy.
• In selection. If your program has additional criteria after you have met the basic requirements, you will receive the in-selection status notice. You must always check your mailbox for further instruction on what new step you are to take. This could be providing a resume, participating in an audition or interview, etc.
• Offered Seat. This means you have been granted admission at SAIT and can proceed to make the tuition deposit.
• Confirmation Paid. Receiving this means your payment has been received. You will receive a Letter of Acceptance by mail.

You will need your Acceptance Letter when applying for a Canadian Study Permit at the Embassy. Your study permit must be ready and submitted to the Office of the Registrar latest one week before the commencement of your program.