Admissions Requirements

Language & Cultural Interpretation in Health & Social Services

Ministerial Requirements

A person who has received instruction considered sufficient by the College and meets one of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation d’études collégiales:

  1. the person’s studies have been interrupted for at least two consecutive terms or one school year;
  2. the person is covered by an agreement entered into between the College and an employer or by a government program of studies;
  3. the person has pursued postsecondary studies for at least one year.

College Requirements

  1. The College considers sufficient instruction to be one of the following
    • Quebec Secondary School Diploma (DES) or equivalent
    • Quebec Diploma of Professional Studies (DEP) or equivalent
    • A combination of experience and/or training deemed appropriate for the program

    Applicants without a DES or DEP or equivalent must submit a letter of intent and
    curriculum vitae which should provide the Program with information regarding the applicant’s
    aptitudes, skills and experience.

  2. English language skills equivalent to College English or higher. Applicants may be required to take an English placement exam.
  3. Conversational French. The student’s level of competency may be assessed during an
    interview (applicants may be asked to take a French proficiency exam).
  4. A third language (other than English or French) at an appropriate level of proficiency. (Applicants may be asked to be tested to determine their level.)
  5. An interview may be required to assess the applicant’s ability, motivation and communication skills.


Last Modified: April 11, 2019