Information for International Students

Other Important Information

AFTER YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
In order to process and assess your records properly, Seneca requires up to 4-8 weeks to review
your application. If you have not heard from Seneca after one month, please contact our
International Admissions (416-491-5050, ext. 2364) Office directly with your application
confirmation number and they will check your application status.

NOTE: only completed applications will be processed.

IMPORTANT: If your chosen program has a pre-admission test/portfolio or other pre-admission

requirements needing Academic Faculty assessment, please allow 6-8 weeks from date of
submission for this Faculty assessment to take place.

If accepted, you will receive our Letter of Acceptance along with our invoice. This offer is time
sensitive and must be confirmed with a payment before the expiry date (located on the top right
hand of the Letter of Acceptance). You must confirm your attendance by paying the first semester
tuition fee.
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STUDY PERMIT
In order to study in Canada, you will require a Study Permit. To apply for your Study Permit you
will need to provide the Seneca Letter of Acceptance and your tuition fee receipt from your bank
wire transfer showing payment for at least one semester of fees). Please check the requirements
to obtain the study permit from Canadian Embassy in your country.

Canadian Immigration: www.cic.gc.ca

Consider time....
If applying for...

January 2011, Seneca applications will be processed only after June 1, 2010.
May 2011, Seneca applications will be processed only after November 30, 2010.
September 2011, applications will be processed only after March 30, 2011.

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Program Alert....
PROGRAMS NOT OFFERED TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OVERSEAS
* Human Resources Management (Co-operative Education Option)
* Independent Illustration
* Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Quality Operations
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1 Select a program
Seneca has over 160 programs to choose from. Please go to the links below to read about your future
Students who completed their high school education in one of the countries listed below are deemed
exempt from TOEFL/IELTS:
Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands,
Canada (all provinces except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana,
Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Liberia, Marshal Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, New Zealand, Nigeria,
career. This will also determine the start date for you to study at Seneca. St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Africa,
Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales),
Choose a Seneca program by name: http://www.senecac.on.ca/program/index.html USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
Choose a Seneca program by Semester: http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/startdates.html Under discussion: Lesotho, Guam.
Choose a Seneca program by Campus: http://www.senecac.on.ca/program/fulltimeprogramsbycampus.html

Diploma Programs:
Bachelor Degree Programs:
Post-Graduate Programs:
English Language Institute:
http://www.senecac.on.ca/program/
http://www.senecac.on.ca/degrees/
http://www.senecac.on.ca/students/ontariograduate.html
3 How to Apply Online
Complete the International Student Application Form, available online at www.studyatseneca.ca. Click
https://studyatseneca.ca/jsp/ELI.jsp 'How to Apply' on the left side menu.

1. Click on the “Register” button at the bottom of the page or Click on “International Application

2 Our English Requirements

*NEW*” button at the left side column.

2. Fill out all the required fields (marked with a *). If you leave any of the required fields blank, the
system will give you an error message when you attempt to submit your application.
All International Applicants must meet Seneca’s English requirements: 3. Once you complete the form, click “Submit” button. If there are no errors on the page, you will see a
summary of your application and you will be asked to confirm the information you submitted.
Diploma Programs Degree Programs Post-Graduate
IELTS 6.0 and no individual
Programs 4. Click “Confirm”. The next display will contain your confirmation number. You will be asked to PRINT
IELTS 5.5 and no individual score less than 5.5
score less than 5.0. IELTS 6.5 and no individual your application. Print TWO copies.
score less than 6.0.
TOEFL 550 (paper based) / TOEFL 570 (paper based) /
TOEFL 80 (computer based) 82 TOEFL (computer based) 580 TOEFL (paper based) /
with a minimum score of 20 with a minimum score of 21 88 TOEFL (computer based) 5. Sign one copy of your application and attach your academic records, IELTS score (if required), and
in Writing, Reading, Listening in Writing, Reading, Listening with a minimum score of 22 in Writing, proof of non-refundable application fee payment. A COMPLETED application contains ALL required
& Speaking. & Speaking. Reading, Listening & Speaking documents (as stated above). You can mail or courier this COMPLETED application to us at:
TOEFL / IELTS / CAEL EXEMPTIONS Seneca College - International Admissions
The following applicants are exempt from submitting TOEFL/IELTS/CAEL scores: 1750 Finch Avenue East
1. International students who completed a minimum of two years of full-time secondary or college Toronto, ON M2J2X5 CANADA
level education in one of the countries where English is an official or the only language of common Tel: (416) 491-5050 x.2364
usage (check with International Admissions if your country is listed on our ESL exemption list).
PLEASE NOTE:
2. International students who obtain an International Baccalaureate in English from one of the Only fully completed applications will be processed by Seneca's International Admissions Department.
International Schools' members of the Council of International Schools ( www.cois.org). It is the sole responsibility of the student and/or the authorized Seneca Educational Consultant to send
us fully completed applications. Due to the increased volume of applications received, International
3. International students who received a passing score on the CAAT administered at Seneca College Admissions is temporarily suspending acceptance of scanned documents via e-mail. Please send your
(students physically present in Canada who wish to take the CAAT should call International Admissions documents by fax (416-492-9243) or mail. Please make sure you quote your confirmation number
for more information). whenever you contact the College.

All other students must submit their valid TOEFL/IELTS/CAEL scores to International Admissions. Only
tests taken in the last 2 years are considered valid.
Students applying from India:
The Canadian High Commission which governs Study Permit applications under SPP (Student Partners
Program) requires a CURRENT (within the last year) IELTS score with a minimum score of 6.0 (for
diploma programs) with no individual score less than 5.5 and an IELTS score of 6.5 (for post graduate
programs) with no individual score less than 6.0. Selection of applicants from India, will be based on
the combination of good academic performance and strong IELTS scores, so having above minimum
IELTS scores, is always preferable.
APPLICATION CHECK LIST - check to make sure you have all of the following:
Please ensure that you have the following when submitting your application to Seneca.
1. $65 non-refundable application fee (credit card, international money order).
2. Your academic record (translated into English) or Certified copies.
For High School Graduates:
- Grade 10, 11, 12 Original or Certified copies of your original High School Transcripts - final 3 years of your high school education.
- Copy of your High School Diploma or Certificate of Completion.
For Graduate Programs:
- University/College transcripts showing your academics for 3+ years.
- Resume (if applicable).
- Original or Certified copies of your original High School Transcripts.
- Copy of your High School Diploma and University/College Diploma
3. Proof of ESL (IELTS / TOEFL) (if required).
4. Copy of Signed Application Form.