Description

NorQuest Bridging to Post-Secondary provides an opportunity to students who need additional English language or academic upgrading courses to fully meet admission requirements for a post-secondary program.

NorQuest Bridging students will: 

• Receive a conditional offer of admission to their target post-secondary program and be able to reserve a seat in the target program
• Work closely with an advisor to design a personalized education plan
• Have up to four terms of study to meet the conditions of their admission by completing English as a Second Language (ESL) Intensive or Academic Upgrading courses at NorQuest College
• Be able to take select courses in their post-secondary program prior to full admission
• Take skill development courses to promote academic success

Students in this stream will bridge into the Settlement Studies college diploma. In this two-year diploma program, the first of its kind in western Canada, students will develop the skills and competencies needed to work effectively with newcomers to Canada in the role of a settlement/intercultural services provider. Students will examine the foundational and current practices of settlement work in Canada and develop strategies for empowering, supporting, and advocating for clients.

Courses in the program cover such topics as active listening, communication, intercultural competency, family dynamics, community development and human rights; culture, gender, and sexuality; and anti-oppressive practices and reconciliation.

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice