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Admissions Process

To apply for admission to West Island College International - Class Afloat, you must complete the following steps:

  1. Obtain an Application Package from our website by clicking HERE
  2. Submit the following required items to complete the application:
    1. Application form
    2. Application fee of $100 Canadian
    3. Two personal reference forms
    4. Personal Resume
    5. Medical Report
    6. Essay stating what the applicant hopes to gain from the Class Afloat experience and how he/she expects to contribute to the school community. (300 words maximum)
    7. Proof of swimming ability: bronze medallion, or equivalent or certified lifeguard's attestation that the candidate can swim 200 meters followed by treading water for 20 minutes.
    8. Transcripts from grade 9 to present
  3. Complete a qualifying interview - once your application has been reviewed, you will be contacted by a Class Afloat representative to schedule an interview. The interview is designed to determine your social and emotional readiness for this programme.
  4. Acceptance: Upon successful completion of steps 2 and 3, qualifying applicants will receive a letter of acceptance and service contract inviting them to register for the next school year or semester of study.