Information Hub COVID-19

Start dates

We are accepting applications for May and August/September  2021 programs via our online application portal.

At this time, we plan to offer all programs as scheduled in January & February 2021. While no one knows exactly what the world will look like in a couple of months, we are preparing a number of scenarios so that we can continue to offer our exceptional, industry-aligned certificates and diplomas that prepare our graduates for success.

If we are in a situation where public health orders require physical distancing, all programs will begin in an online format and transition to in-person delivery as soon as it is deemed safe to do so by public health authorities and the appropriate safety protocols can be implemented. This ensures that our students will be able to begin their programs as scheduled without having to physically be present.

Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced that in-class courses being moved to an online format because of COVID-19, will not affect eligibility for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) program or the duration of a PGWP if granted, provided students obtained a study permit prior to beginning their program online.

For more information about how COVID-19 is affecting study permits and post-graduate work permits issued by IRCC, please refer directly to IRCC and their pandemic information website.

We continue to offer our regularly scheduled online certificates and diplomas. For more information about taking an online course at UWinnipeg PACE, please visit our Online Learning page.

Application Deadlines

• May 15 (August/September start dates)
• September 15 (January/February start dates)
• January 15 (May start dates)

We strongly advise applicants to apply early as space is limited and demand for some full-time programs is extremely high.

NOTE: programs may reach capacity prior to application deadline.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose previous education was completed outside of Canada and where English may or may not have been the medium of instruction, must submit proof of English language proficiency.

There are a number of ways to meet your English language requirements for PACE programs during the current public health crisis.

• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test
  
  • We will accept the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Test as a measure of English language proficiency for the January 2021 intake to our post-degree diplomas.
  • The test is available everywhere that TOEFL iBT testing is normally available, with the exception of Mainland China and Iran.
  • • A minimum score of 86 with no less than 19 in each component is needed to fulfill the PACE English language requirement.
  • TOEFT MyBestScore may also be considered with a minimum score of 20 on each individual component.

• IELTS Indicator
  
  • We will accept the IELTS Indicator Test with as a measure of English language proficiency for the January 2021 intake to our post-degree diplomas.
    • A minimum overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 6.0 for the writing and reading categories is needed to fulfill the PACE English language requirement.
• Duolingo English Test
  
  • We will accept the Duolingo English Test with a minimum test score of 115 as a measure of English language proficiency for the January 2021 intake to our post-degree diplomas.

For more information about meeting English language proficiency requirements with other tests, please visit out Admission Requirements page.

How to Apply

To begin the admission process please start your application. You may return to your application at any time to add documents, however, once submitted you are unable to change your application. Please note a non-refundable application fee is due at the time you submit your application.

You will need to provide scanned or digital copies of the following documents to submit your application for review:

1. All post-secondary transcripts (original(s) must be submitted at a later date for verification)
2. Proof of graduation (original(s) must be submitted at a later date for verification)
3. Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)
4. Proof of citizenship (if applicable)
5. Copy of passport picture page (if applicable)
6. Resume

Your application is not considered complete until documents have been submitted and your non-refundable application fee has been paid.

The non-refundable application fee is as follows

• $125 CAD for international students
• $50 CAD for Canadian students

Start Your Application Today!