Selkirk College is B.C.’s oldest rural community college and came to life after the regional taxpayers voted in a 1965 referendum to provide a close-to-home post-secondary opportunity. Since 1966, it has been providing innovative and unique learning opportunities. The college has grown to become a major economic, social and cultural contributor. Today’s Selkirk welcomes students from across Canada and from around the world. It is large enough to provide quality student services and facilities, yet small enough to offer individual support, small class sizes and an extra dose of attention not found in most post-secondary institutions.
The College offers nationally recognized programs in certificate, diploma, bachelor degree, co-operative education and continuing education programs. It offers outcomes for in demand employment, credit transfer to a multitude of universities for degree completion and enhanced training to further career opportunities. Programs at Selkirk are organized and categorized by the schools and academic areas according to relevant subjects. The instructors are more than teachers, are experts in their fields who have relevant real world experience to share with students.
Located amidst in the breathtaking beauty of southern British Columbia, Selkirk College is home to 60-plus nationally recognized programs serving about 2,700 full-time learners.
Selkirk College Rankings
It is ranked 96th nationally and 4917 in the extensive list of colleges and universities. The college has been accounted to be one of the best MBA colleges in a British college. Many surveys have shown that the college deserves to be in the top 100 colleges in its region.
Selkirk College Campus
Selkirk College has a total of eight campuses and learning centres across the West Kootenay and Boundary regions: Castlegar and Nelson (three campuses), Trail, Nakusp, Grand Forks, and Kaslo.
Selkirk College Teaching Quality
Selkirk College is large enough to provide quality student services and facilities, yet small enough to offer individual support, small class sizes and an extra dose of attention not found in most post-secondary institutions. Our instructors are more than teachers, they are experts in their fields who have relevant real-world experience to share with students.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Advantages of Selkirk College
- Selkirk College has five campuses and four learning centres in seven different communities across the West Kootenay/Boundary region of southern British Columbia.
- On average, Selkirk College two-year diploma graduates earn $402,800 more in their lifetime than someone with only a high school diploma.
- The trades-focused Silver King Campus based in Nelson is currently undergoing a $19M renovation which will modernize the facility that has been serving the region for more than 50 years.
- 92% of students are satisfied with the quality of instruction in their program.
- Selkirk College awards more than $400,000 in scholarships and bursaries on an annual basis.
Selkirk College Scholarships/ Financial Aid
- The Selkirk College grants a number of scholarships in Canada for international students
- The applications for Bursary scholarships are open from middle September to early October
- Some of the high paying scholarships include:
- Name: Entrance Scholarships
- Amount Awarded: 1,000 CAD
- Name: Selkirk College Scholarships
- Amount Awarded: 500 CAD
- Name: Bursary Scholarships
- Amount Awarded: 500 CAD
Famous Alumni’s
- Kiesza, musician
- Mitch Merrett,record producer
Selkirk College English Language Requirement
IELTS:
- UG – Overall 6.0 with no bands less than 6.0
- PG – Overall 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0
The Requirements may Defer for some Programs.
| Test | Minimum required score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL-iBT | 80 or higher |
| IELTS | 6.0 and higher |
| Language Proficiency Index | 4.0 or higher |
