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Foundation of Open Studies

Portage College

St. Paul, Canada
1 year
English
Hybrid
Foundation

About the program

Course-by-course study for students who need entry credits or flexibility.

What you will learn

Graduates are expected to explain core concepts in Open Studies
Apply appropriate methods to practical problems
Communicate findings clearly
And use discipline-relevant tools responsibly.

Career outcomes

Admission to Portage or other programmes
Exploring Practical Nursing
Environmental Technologist or Community Social Work

Curriculum

No fixed course list: students select individual courses with a Student Advisor
Including general-interest courses or those that fill entrance requirements for programmes such as Practical Nurse
Environmental Technologist or Community Social Work. Terms run Winter
Spring and Fall.

Entry requirements

Academic

University Transfer: 60% average and no mark below 50% in ELA 30-1 plus four other 30-level courses
Or mature student route (19+)
Open Studies: requirements vary by course
Meet a Student Advisor.

Accepted academic background

Alberta high school matriculation or equivalent, Or mature student (19+, Out of school one year, 60% Average), Open Studies has course-by-course requirements.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (no band below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT 79
TOEFL PBT 550
Duolingo 105
PTE Academic 54
Cambridge C1 Advanced 180

Documents you’ll need

Passport identification
Academic transcripts
Academic certificates
English proficiency evidence where required
Program-specific supporting documents.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the admission requirements for Foundation of Open Studies. Complete the application form. Submit academic transcripts
Passport identification
English proficiency evidence where required
supporting documents. Pay the application fee. Submit financial evidence if required for international admission. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$16,234 CAD
Application fee	$160 CAD
Deposit	$1,300 CAD

Program details

Campus	St. Paul Campus
Faculty or school	Open Studies
Department	Open Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Portage College scholarships or awards may be available to eligible students, Subject to published criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.