Cert (with placement)

Administrative Assistant

Learn more about studying Administrative Assistant as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate certificate
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    17,000CAD
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep

Program overview

What Great Plains College says about their program:

Work individually within a progressive timeline to complete this Administrative Assistant Certificate. You will receive practical and applied training in word processing, accounting, spreadsheets, database and internet searches, office procedures, communications and business calculations.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Secondary Diploma equivalent to a Saskatchewan Grade 12.

English proficiency

  • CAEL

    60 (no band less than 50)

  • Duolingo

    105

  • IELTS

    6.5 (no band less than 5.0)

  • PTE

    63 (no band less than 50)

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Passport identification page
  • Proof of language proficiency
  • Translations
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from CAD$15,000 to CAD$17,500 per year (this includes all costs associated with the program including Student fees, health insurance, tuition, and books).

Funding

Second Year Diploma Scholarship

- **Amount:** CAD$2,000 - **Requirements:** Available for five students who demonstrate the highest marks, best attendance and active community involvement.
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What is the cost of living near Great Plains College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Canada-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,821
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,599
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$211
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$85
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$60
Monthly public transport pass$103
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$58

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Great Plains College

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements