Send official secondary transcripts with a seal or stamp from the institution and an explanation of the grading system.
Copy of official post-secondary transcripts with a seal or stamp from the institution and an explanation of the grading system (if you have attended a post-secondary institution).
You must translate your documentation into English. An official translator must approve, sign and stamp the translation. We will NOT accept any untranslated documentation.
Calendar descriptions of relevant post-secondary courses relevant for SAIT admission purposes (i.e. Math and science courses).
Copy of the diploma/degree (if available).
Any Canadian equivalency to English 30 and Math 30, grade 12 of High School.
All applicants to SAIT Polytechnic must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada. English Language Proficiency is a requirement for all SAIT Polytechnic programs. For more information, please refer to English Proficiency.
Initial fee of $200.00. Money must be in Canadian funds.
Any other documents that are part of the admission requirements for a specific program (resume, a job report, portfolio, math, physics, chemistry).
Be sure to indicate clearly on the application form which program you would like to attend.
This package must be sent to:
SAIT Polytechnic International Centre MA206 - 1301 16 Avenue NW Calgary, Alberta Canada T2M 0L4
English Language Foundations (ELF) provides English language skills upgrading for learners whose first language is not English. The following are skills requirements for admission into ELF:
Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLBA) - CLB 4 in Listening/Speaking/Reading/Writing
All applicants to ELF will receive a CLBA assessment on arrival for placement within the ELF program. For information regarding the CLBA, please consult Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Obtaining the Study Permit for Study in Canada
Once you have received an acceptance letter from SAIT's Registrar, you can apply to Canadian Immigration for a Study Permit. This document is necessary for all visitors to Canada who wish to study at a school such as SAIT.
The Study Permit must be granted prior to the student entering the country. Those students already in Canada on a visitor's visa must leave Canada and re-enter with the Study Permit. If the program includes a work practicum as part of the course of studies, then the Work Permit can be given at the same time as the Study Permit or applied for prior to the commencement of the practicum.
The criteria used by Canadian Immigration officials to judge an application is normally based on three factors:
You must demonstrate the ability to support yourself financially during your program. You may be asked to bring financial documents to prove that you or your family have the necessary funds.
Since you are applying for a temporary permit to enter Canada, there must be an expectation that you will return to your home country at the end of the program.
You must be in good health and be of good character. Letters of reference may be required.
SAIT has worked with Canadian Immigration Officials to ensure that our letter of acceptance meets their requirements. This letter must reflect accurate information so it is important that you complete the SAIT application with the correct spelling of your name and the formal name of the program you intend to take.
