South Asia VIEWBOOK 2024-2025
Grande Prairie Alberta, Canada
WHAT’S INSIDE SOUTH ASIA VIEWBOOK 3 WELCOME TO NWP CAMPUS AMENITIES THE CITY OF GRANDE PRAIRIE OUR PROGRAMS School of Applied Science & Technology School of Business School of Health & Education ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 12-15 8-11 6-7 5 4
We are Alberta’s newest polytechnic offering advanced technical education. Our goal is to become the most entrepreneurial polytechnic in Canada by 2034.
We offer a variety of educational options including Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Post-Diploma Certificates
Campus Amenities
Learning Commons, Academic Success Centre and Accessibility Services
Mental Health Services
Student Career Centre
Affordable tuition
Students’ Association, Activities and Social Events
Bookstore
Housing and Residence
Theatre and Events
Campus Recreation, Athletics and Fitness Centre
Athletics Program
Highly qualified faculty
Personalized instruction
Small class sizes
Scholarship and awards program PGWP eligible programs
We are the largest city centre north of Edmonton.
Grande Prairie is northwestern Alberta’s urban hub, offering a wide variety of shopping, recreation and services that support a growing business community.
Population 65,000
Drive to to the Rocky Mountains and Jasper National Park to enjoy world-class skiing, hiking, hot springs and restaurants.
Grande Prairie is proud to be a designated community under the Rural Renewal Stream of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program.
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Places of Worship
Grande Prairie Hindu Association, Islamic Association of Grande Prairie, Gurudwara Sikh Temple.
Grande Prairie is home to museums, cultural centres, and hosts numerous festivals, plays and concerts throughout the year.
Modern public transportation system.
With provincial parks and green spaces, a modern health and fitness facility, and arenas for concerts and indoor sporting events - Grande Prairie has everything you need to stay active and entertained.
Affordable housing, abundance of jobs and a higher than average discretionary income.
Daily direct flights to Calgary and Edmonton from the Grande Prairie Airport.
LIBERAL ARTS
SCIENCE
EDUCATION
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
NURSING
HUMAN SERVICES
FINE ARTS
BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY
AGRICULTURE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Northwestern Polytechnic offers something for everyone, with a variety of educational options including Degrees, Diplomas, Certificates, Post-Diploma Certificates and University Transfer programs.
School of Applied Science & Technology
Fuel your curiosity for creativity, information processing, robotics and the scientific method. From passionate artists, to researchers and technophiles, our faculty will provide you with the expertise to invent an exciting career.
CAREERS
Veterinary Practices
Livestock and Production
Zoo and Wildlife Facilities
Game Programmer
Computer Programmer
Systems Analyst
Network and Database Administrator
IT Support
Civil, Electrical, Computer Engineer
Biological Sciences and Conservation
Graphic Designer
Illustrator
Animator
Web and Media Designer and more...
School of Business
Whether investing in your career or personal skills, you will benefit from connections to certified professionals, business leaders and seasoned administrators with real-world experience. Accelerate your success in the board room or marketplace, starting at NWP.
Management Consultant
Operations Manager
Not-for-Profit Coordinator
Office Manager
Social Media Coordinator
Entrepreneur
Insurance Agent
Administrative Assistant
Bookkeeper
Legal Assistant and more...
Chartered Professional Accountant Auditor
CAREERS
School of Health & Education
Channel your energy toward a satisfying career in healthcare, education, wellness or humanities. At NWP, we will prepare you for your future as a difference-maker with expert instruction and inspiring learning environments.
CAREERS
Daycare / Preschool Worker
Elementary or High School Teachers
School Administration
Instructional Designer
Health Care Aide
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kinesiologist
Physiotherapist
Occupational Therapist
Personal Trainer and more...
Entrance Requirements for South Asia
CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
C = Certificate. D = Diploma
CBSE Senior School Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate Additional requirements
50% in grade 12 Chemistry, grade 12 Biology and grade 12 Math. Applicants must have 40 hours of documented work experience in the field. Business
50% grade 12 English; 50% grade 12 Math
*Applicants from India can also present 60% grade 10 Math and 65% in Commerce Stream courses with an overall average of 70%.
Successful completion of a minimum of 60.0 credits earning a Diploma with a minimum cumulative GPA (60% or C-). Computer
in grade 12 English, Two group A or C, One group C, and One group B or C/ grade 12 Physical Education. Office Professional (C)
Personal Trainer (D)
Practical Nursing (D)
Visual Arts and Design (D)*
- Winter May 26 October 1
- Fall, Winter May 26 October 1
* Students starting this program in the Winter will need an extra semester to complete their program.’
in grade 12 English and 60% in Grade 10 Math.
in grade 12 English, One subject from Group A or C/ grade 12 Physical Education.
grade 12 English, 50% grade 12 Math or 60% grade 11 Math, 60% grade 12 Biology.
50% in grade 12 English. No portfolio required for first year. Admission to second year requires successful completion of the first year; a portfolio and letter of intent may be required.
12 NORTHWESTERN POLYTECHNIC Program Name GP = Grande Prairie Campus FV = Fairview Campus Application Deadline Grade 11 Math1 Grade 11 English Grade 12 English Grade 12 Math
Technology (D) FV - Fall May 26
and competitive selection information Animal Health
(C, D) GP
Fall, Winter, Spring May 26 October 1 January 28
Administration
-
GP
Business Administration Post-Diploma (C)
- Fall May 26
Systems Technology (C, D)* GP - Fall, Winter May 26 50% in grade
and grade
English. Early Learning and Child Care (C, D) GP - Fall, Winter May 26 October 1 50% in grade 12 English. Health Care Aide (C) GP - Fall FV - Winter May 26 October 1 60% in grade
English, OR 55% in grade 12 English. Kinesiology (D)* GP - Fall,
60%
GP
50%
12 Math
12
11
Winter May 26
- Fall May 26
GP
50%
- Fall May 26
FV
GP
60%
- Fall
GP
English Language Proficiency
CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS
SOUTH ASIA VIEWBOOK 13 IELTS TOEFL iBT Duolingo CAEL & CAEL Online CELBAN CELPIP General PTE Academic CLB Milestones Test Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0 Min. 84, no section score below 21 Overall 115, no sub-score below 95 At least 70, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 60, no less than 55 in each skill N/A Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0 Min. 80, no section score below 20 Overall 110, no sub-score less than 90 At least 60, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 55, no less than 50 in each skill N/A Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0 Min. 84, no section score below 21 Overall 115, no sub-score below 95 At least 70, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 60, no less than 55 in each skill N/A Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0 Min. 84, no section score below 21 Overall 115, no sub-score below 95 At least 70, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 60, no less than 55 in each skill N/A Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0 Min. 80, no section score below 20 Overall 110, no sub-score less than 90 At least 60, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 55, no less than 50 in each skill N/A Overall 6, no band less than 5.5 At least 71 N/A N/A N/A 7 general, with no section below 6 N/A 7 in each strand Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0 Min 84, no section score below 21 Overall 115, no sub-score below 95 At least 70, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 60, no less than 55 in each skill N/A Overall 6.0, no band less than 6.0 Min. 80, no section score below 20 Overall 110, no sub-score less than 90 At least 60, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 55, no less than 50 in each skill N/A Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0 Min. 80, no section score below 20 Overall 115, no sub-score below 95 At least 60, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 55, no less than 50 in each skill N/A Overall 7, Listening 7, Writing 6.5, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7 N/A N/A N/A Listening 9, Writing 7, Reading 8, Speaking 8 N/A N/A N/A Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0 Min. 84, no section score below 21 Overall 115, no sub-score below 95 At least 70, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 60, no less than 55 in each skill N/A
Entrance Requirements for South Asia
UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Program Name Required Courses
Bachelor of Arts (UT) Grade 12 English
Four Grade 12 subjects chosen from Humanities, Biology, Chemistry, a Fine Arts (only one FA subject may be presented), Math, Calculus, Physics, Science, language other than English.
Bachelor of Commerce (UT) Grade 12 English Grade 12 Math
Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Science
Group A Group A, B or C
B. Education (UT) Grade 12 English Grade 12 Math Group A or C Group A or C
Group A, B or Grade 12 Physical Education, or C
B. Fine Arts (UT) Grade 12 English Group A or C Group A or C Group A or C Group A, B, or C
Comments and Recommended Courses
For Psychology: Grade 12 Math For Economics and Mathematics: Grade 12 Math and Calculus.
Grade 12 Science is recommended for Group C subject to ensure appropriate prerequisite for the Science requirements of B. Commerce program for U of C.
Grade 12 Math required for majors/minors in Math and Sciences.
Only one Fine Art accepted. More than one language other than English may be accepted.
B. Kinesiology (UT) Grade 12 English Group A or C Group A or C Group C
B. Science (UT) (General)
B.
B
B. Science (UT) in Kinesiology
B. Science (UT) in Nursing
Group B, C, Grade 12 Phys Ed
Minimum 70% average required. Grade 12 Biology is recommended. Only one language other than English will be accepted.
Grade 12 General Science is not accepted for admission.
Grade 12 General Science is not accepted for admission.
Most UT programs are available to begin in the Fall and Winter Semesters.
B. Science (UT) in Nursing and B. Science (UT) Engineering are Fall only.
Minimum 60% required in all subjects, as well as a minimum overall average of 65%. Grade 12 Physical Education accepted.
Admission requirements for university transfer programs are based upon transfer to the University of Alberta.
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Grade
English Grade
Math Group C Group C Group
12
12
A, B or C
Grade
English Grade
Math Group A, B, C Group C Group C
Science (UT) in Computing Science
12
12
Grade 12 English Grade 12 Math Grade 12 Calculus Grade 12 Chemistry Grade 12 Physics
Science (UT) Engineering
Both pre-calculus and Calculus are required.
Grade
English Grade
Grade
Chemistry Grade
Math Grade
Physics
12
12 Biology or Physical Education
12
12
12
Minimum 70% average required.
Grade
Grade
Grade
Biology
Chemistry
12 English
12 Math
12
Grade 12
or Science Group A, B, or C
Entrance Requirements for South Asia
NWP DEGREES
English Language Proficiency Requirements
Classification of Subject Groups
An overall average of 60% in five Grade 12 subjects is required unless otherwise specified.
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Program Name Required Courses Comments and Recommended Courses Bachelor of Business Administration (NWP) Grade 12 English Grade 12 Math Group A, B, C Group A, B, C N/A Bachelor of Computing Science (NWP) Grade 12 English Grade 12 Math Group A, B, C Group C Group C IELTS TOEFL iBT Duolingo CAEL & CAEL Online CELBAN CELPIP General PTE Academic CLB Milestones Test Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0 Min. 84, no section score below 21 Overall 115, no sub-score below 95 At least 70, no band less than 60 N/A N/A Overall 60, no less than 55 in each communicative skill N/A
C SCIENCES AND MATH
GROUP
A HUMANITIES AND LANGUAGES GROUP
FINE ARTS, MUSIC, DRAMA IELTS TOEFL iBT Duolingo CAEL & CAEL Online CELBAN CELPIP General PTE Academic CLB Milestones Test Overall 7, Listening 7, Writing 6.5, Reading 6.5, Speaking 7 N/A N/A N/A Listening 9, Writing 7, Reading 8, Speaking 8 N/A N/A N/A NWP DEGREES AND UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAMS B. SCIENCE (UT) IN NURSING WINTER: October 1st
SPRING: January 28th FALL: May 26th
GROUP
B
Application Deadlines
+91-956-090-9837
SouthAsia@NWPolytech.ca NWPolytech.ca
10726 106 Avenue Grande Prairie, Alberta
T8V 4C4 Canada
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