Academic Entrance Requirements.

• One-year Program

For admission to the one-year program leading to the Diploma of Education, applicants must hold one of the following: a B.A. Degree, a B.Sc. Degree, a B.Ed. Degree, or the like.

Normally, applicants for this program will have obtained a degree with major and minor subject concentrations which provide the academic background necessary to teach in the intermediate and senior divisions (Grades 7 to 12). Concentrations in child studies will be helpful to those applicants who aim to teach in the primary and junior divisions (Grades K to 6).  A strong standing in English and French are important assets for all applicants.

• Three-year Program

For admission to the 3-year pre-service program leading to the Diploma of Teaching, applicants must hold a secondary school diploma qualifying them for university entrance.

Normally, candidates in this program will prepare themselves for a teaching career in the primary and junior divisions (Grades K to 6).  It is important, therefore, that  applicants for this program have a broad academic background.  Strong standing in English and French are also important assets.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to select secondary school courses at the University or University/College Preparation levels.  Strong academic standing during the final two years of secondary study is required.

• Foreign Students

Applicants from non-English speaking countries must pass an English proficiency test or show proof of proficiency in reading and writing the English language in order to be admitted to the College.

Application Procedure

The following steps describe the application procedure:

1. Prospective applicants contact the principal or registrar in order to initiate the application process.  The College strongly encourages applicants to arrange a site visit during which they can discuss their enrolment with the principal and registrar and obtain an Application for Admission package which contains forms for:
   
   
   • Application for admission
   • Academic information
   • Personal statement of purpose
   • Official transcripts of results of Secondary and Post-secondary studies
   • References (3)
2. An interview is mandatory for non-Canadian/American Reformed applicants. A member of the Board of Governors will be present at this interview.
3. Applicants arrange to have official transcripts from previously attended educational institutions (high school, community college, university, etc.) sent directly to the Admissions Office.
4. Applicants arrange to have three letters of reference (academic, pastoral, personal/employment) attesting to the applicant’s suitability for admission to the College. Letters must be written on the forms provided by the College and sent directly to the Admissions Office.
5. Applicants fill in the remaining forms and forward them together with a $30 non-refundable application processing fee to:
   
   

   Admissions Office

   Covenant Canadian Reformed Teachers College

   Box 30026

   1576 Upper James Street

   Hamilton, ON  L9B 2Y5

6. All required documents and the administrative fee must reach the College by March 31.
7. It is the applicant’s responsibility to submit final transcripts as soon as they become available.