School Office Clerk Certificate Program Registration is Now Open!
The School Office Clerk Certificate has been developed to train individuals who are searching for a new career path, and train members of the community to meet the requirements and demands of clerical staffing in the Surrey Schools and other office settings.
More information can be found here: School Office Clerk Certificate Website link
Dates
October 3, 2023 – December 21st, 2023
2 weeks of included practicum (Oct 30 – Nov 3, and Dec 4 to Dec 8) *during daytime hours, 5 days a week* Graduation ceremony will be held on December 22, 2023
Days & Times
Classes will be held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursdays (excluding stats and holidays) from 5-9pm
Location
Queen Elizabeth Continuing Education 9457 King George Blvd. Surrey
Cost
Registration $90 (taken after application is reviewed as complete) Tuition $1350
Requirements
Requirement 1: English – ONE of the following options:
English 12 in North America (67% or higher) (provide your transcript)
Communication 12 in North America (86% or higher) (provide your transcript)
College/University English course where instruction is in English (55% or higher) (provide your transcript, may need to be evaluated)
Duolingo English test (115 or higher) - Available online, $50, free practice test, results in 2 days
IELTS Academic (not general option) with an overall score of 6.5 or higher
Requirement 2: Canadian High School Graduation – OR EQUIVELANT (see options below):
A 4-year bachelor’s degree (worldwide) where instruction was in English (provide your certificate)
International Secondary (High School) education evaluated here (basic option)
Other Application Documents
Completed application form
2-character reference forms
Handwritten letter of introduction
Police information check with vulnerable sector screening (go to your local police department and ask for a police information check WITH vulnerable sector screening)
Photo ID
Ability to type 35 words per minute or faster (initial on application)
Facilitated conversation with a college representative to determine acceptance. (Scheduled after registration payment is taken)
Process
Please send all required documents by email to surreycollege@surreyschools.ca if you wish to enroll for October 2023. I have attached the forms you need to complete, in this email.
After your application is complete, it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted to pay the $90 registration fee by credit card over the phone.
You will then be scheduled to attend a facilitated conversation with the college representative to go over program details and experience.
If you are accepted to the program, you will be notified within a few days after your facilitated conversation.
Tuition will be due in full prior to the start of class.
Class details will be sent prior to the start of class.
Practicums will be arranged for you.
For more details and information, please visit the School Office Clerk page on our website here.
We look forward to hearing from you!
**Minimum enrollment is required to run the program**
