Old and Tired said:
Learn something new everyday. My info is obviously out of date or not complete. The reference matrial that I have simply state 6 High School credits. I did up an application today for some one that moved here from Ottawa. His transcript from showed credits for Gr's 10 and 11. I did think it somewhat odd that he had so many credits, but has not Graduated.
Thanks, I'll have to track this down in the handbook.
Here. From the Recruiter's Handbook (circa 2008):
Sift through it for your answers.
SECTION 7 - EDUCATION
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Educational Systems
1. Academic standards and curricula vary across Canada, and between Canada and other countries. If in doubt about an applicant's academic achievements in relation to specific selection standards, contact your UPSO for clarification.
2. Applicants must have completed a minimum of Grade 10. A lower grade level may be considered if there are compensating factors. A waiver of the minimum education standard may only be granted through the UPSO (see Annex E to Chap 7). Applicants for the PRes may begin processing prior to completion of Grade 10 provided that they are currently taking academic courses that will complete the grade 10 requirements. PRes applicants will not be enrolled until it is confirmed that they have successfully completed grade 10. Applicants who have not completed grade 10 should be briefed on the potential impact upon CFAT results and re-testing policy.
3. Credit Equivalency to Determine Grade Level. It is sometimes difficult to determine when an applicant has met the Grade 10 eligibility requirement, particularly when graduation is based on completing a minimum number of credits as opposed to completing specific grade level. Because of the variety of educational systems across Canada, it is not possible to establish a single definition of Grade 10. The number of credits needed to meet the minimum eligibility education requirements for each province is listed in the following figure.
Figure 2-6
MINIMUM HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS/COURSES REQUIRED FOR CF ELIGIBILITY
Province High School Credits Credits/Courses * Years/Grade
Courses * Required Required for for High School
for Application High School Leaving Leaving Certificate
Certificate
BC/Yukon 6 courses 19 3 (10-12)
Alta/NWT 33 credits 100 3 (10-12)
Sask 8 credits 24 3 (10-12)
Man 7 credits 20 3 (10-12)
Ont 15 credits 30 4 (9-12)
Que 24 credits 75 5 (Sec III-V)
NB 6 credits 18 3 (10-12)
NS 5 credits 17 3(10-12)
PEI 6 credits 18 3 (10-12)
Nfld 12 credits 36 3 (10-12)
* Number of courses/credits required at Senior High School level.
4. When in doubt as to whether an applicant satisfies the education requirements for CF eligibility, contact the UPSO. As a general principle, in questionable cases, the applicant should be given the benefit of the doubt and offered the opportunity to initiate an application and write the CFAT. Individuals who clearly do not meet the Grade 10 educational requirement should be counselled out.
