South Asia Viewbook 2024-25

South Asia VIEWBOOK 2024-2025

Grande Prairie Alberta, Canada

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

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.

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

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.

English Language Proficiency

CERTIFICATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

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.

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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