Equivalent high school courses - Canada
Applicants educated outside of B.C. are required to present qualifications equivalent to those required for B.C. students. Applicants must present competitive grades in program specific prerequisite subjects, which vary by program. See the calendar for your program requirements.
Please note that Okanagan College reserves the right to be the final arbitrator of what will be accepted on an equivalency basis.
Instructions for using the charts below:
- Look up the B.C. course required for your program.
- Select your province or territory. If yours is not listed, please contact admissions to find out about high school course equivalencies.
- Find the equivalent course(s).
- If no equivalent course is listed, we may not have evaluated your province's or territory's course. Please contact admissions to find out more.
- Advanced Placement courses may be substituted for required courses.
Alberta, NWT & Nunavut
English
| OC Equivalent | AB/NWT/NU Equivalent |
|---|---|
| English 12 or English 12 First Peoples | English Language Arts 30-1 or English 30 |
| English 11 or English 11 First Peoples | English Language Arts 20-1 or English 20 |
Mathematics
| OC Equivalent | AB/NWT/NU Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Principles of Mathematics 12 | Pure Math 30 or Math 30 (Algebra) |
| Pre-Calculus 12 | Math 30-1 |
| Calculus 12 | Math 31 |
| Applications of Math 12 | Math 33 or Applied Math 30 |
| Principles of Mathematics 11 | Pure Math 20 or Math 20 |
| Pre-Calculus 11 | Math 20-1 |
| Applications of Math 11 | Math 23 or Applied Math 20 |
| Foundations of Math 11 | Alberta Math 20-2 |
| Foundations of Math 12 | Alberta Math 30-2 |
| Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 12 | Alberta Math 30-3 |
| Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 11 | Alberta Math 20-3 |
| Foundations of Math 10 or Pre-Calculus 10 | Alberta Math 10C |
| Apprenticeship and Workplace Math 10 | Alberta Math 10-3 |
Sciences
| OC Equivalent | AB/NWT/NU Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Biology 12 | Biology 30 |
| Chemistry 12 | Chemistry 30 |
| Physics 12 | Physics 30 |
| Biology 11 | Biology 20 |
| Chemistry 11 | Chemistry 20 |
| Physics 11 | Physics 20 |
Testing to meet admission requirements
Alternative admission testing
Satisfactory standing in basic math and reading tests can be used to meet the entrance to some Continuing Studies programs. Please see individual program listing for admission requirements to your program.
To find out more about dates and how to schedule a test in your area contact Continuing Studies. Please also review our sample test (PDF).
Applicants wishing to enter some Adult Upgrading (AU) courses may be required to complete a skills assessment test if they do not meet specific course prerequisites or to determine the level which would best suit their needs. Assessment dates and times are available at the Registrar's Office, campus offices, or online. Also see AU programs in the calendar for more information.
Testing times and dates are available at the Kelowna Testing Centre or Regional Campus counselling offices. Find out more about some of the diagnostic exams on the Kelowna Testing Centre's website.
Mathematics Diagnostic Test
Any person requesting admission to the following programs (see below), must demonstrate proficiency in the indicated area of Mathematics. The indicated diagnostic test may be used to satisfy the math admission requirement.
Culinary Management Diploma
Business Math Proficiency Test (formerly Math Diagnostic Test)
16/25
Associate of Science Degree
Calculus Readiness Test
16/25
Bachelor of Business Administration
Business Math Proficiency Test (formerly Math Diagnostic Test)
20/25
Bachelor of Computer Information Systems
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test or Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
70%
Business Administration Diploma
Business Math Proficiency Test (formerly Math Diagnostic Test)
16/25
Civil Engineering Technology Diploma
Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
64%
Commercial Aviation Diploma
Business Math Proficiency Test (formerly Math Diagnostic Test)
16/25
Computer Information Systems Diploma
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test or Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
70%
Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test
70%
Mechanical Engineering Technology Diploma
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test
70%
Infrastructure and Computing Technology Diploma
Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
70%
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Mathematics 12 Proficiency Test
70%
Sustainable Construction Management Technology Diploma
Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
70%
Water Engineering Technology Diploma
Mathematics 11 Proficiency Test
85%
All Office Administration testing is done online after you have applied and been issued a student ID number. To find out more about entrance tests please see Office Administration (OADM) Information and Entrance Testing (PDF).
Satisfactory standing in basic math and reading assessment can be used to meet the entrance to most Entry Level Training (Trades) programs. Please see individual program listing for admission requirements to your program.
To find out more about assessments and how to register, please see our website.
Kelowna
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Tel: (250) 762-5445
Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266
Fax: 250-862-5466
Email: admissions@okanagan.bc.ca
Penticton
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Penticton, BC V2A 8E1
Penticton Campus Map
Tel: (250) 492-4305
Toll Free: 1-866-510-8899
Fax: 250-490-3950
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Salmon Arm
2552 Trans Canada Hwy. NE
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 4N3
Salmon Arm Campus Map
Tel: (250) 832-2126
Toll Free: 1-888-831-0341
Fax: 250-804-8850
Email: admissions@okanagan.bc.ca
Vernon
7000 College Way
Vernon, BC V1B 2N5
Vernon Campus Map
Tel: (250) 545-7291
Toll Free: 1-800-289-8993
Fax: 250-503-2653
Email: admissions@okanagan.bc.ca