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SAIT Agent
Manual
2013/2014 Academic Year
SAIT
MA206 International
Centre
1301 16 Ave NW
Calgary, AB T2M 0L4
Canada
About SAIT
SAIT Polytechnic, established in 1916, is a publicly-funded fully accredited technical
institute offering degree, diploma and certificate programs. Recognized as Canada’s
Premier Polytechnic, we welcome students from over 143 countries around the world.
SAIT Polytechnic offers a high quality personal learning experience to students who want
a career oriented post-secondary education. With over 9,000 full-time students and more
than 1200 international students, SAIT Polytechnic is your choice for education in
Canada.
About Calgary
As Canada’s fourth largest city, Calgary has a diverse, multicultural population of just
over one million and is considered to be one of Canada’s most livable cities. Our fourseason climate makes Calgary a perfect place to combine study with cultural exploration
and recreational activities. Calgary has dozens of parks and pathways throughout the city
and it is just a one-hour drive to the majestic Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast and enjoy skiing, snowboarding or ice-skating in the
winter or golf, hiking, cycling or horseback riding in the summer, Calgary has what you
are looking for! For cultural entertainment, Calgary has a large variety of theatres,
museums and art galleries. Shopping malls and streets are found throughout the city and
play host to numerous festivals throughout the year. Calgary is home to two professional
sport teams — the Calgary Flames (hockey) and Calgary Stampeders (American football)
as well as several amateur teams. Each July, Calgary celebrates our western heritage by
hosting the Calgary Stampede — the world famous rodeo and outdoor show.
Welcome to Calgary. We’re sure that your students will enjoy their stay!
International Centre
The International Centre is located in Heritage Hall, MA206. We offer services and
programs to help international students settle into life at SAIT and provide them with
opportunities to become involved in campus life, make new friends and to learn about
Canada.
Services and Programs
• Admissions and registration assistance
• Pre-departure assistance
• Academic advising
• Assistance with study/work permits and Temporary Residence Visas
• Monthly advising at the Art Smith Aero Centre Campus tours
• Volunteer opportunities on and off campus
• International soccer recreation program
• English Language Foundations Orientation sessions (six per year)
• Facebook for international students
• International student room (MB201)
• Airport pick-up (Teal Coach Lines)
• Cultural counseling
• Accommodation assistance including Homestay and on campus residence
• Social, cultural and recreational activities both on and off campus
• International student orientation (2 per year)
• International Student Mentor Program
• Information on health insurance and permanent residency
• Global Buddy program
• Office and Event Volunteer Program
SAIT Application Checklist for Agents
To ensure efficient processing of submitted applications, please ensure that you have
submitted all of the follow required forms, supporting documents and fees.
How to Apply
 Apply online by following the instructions in the Online Application Guide
 We only accept paper application for 2nd ELF applications. Completed SAIT
application form (All fields must be filled out except for declaration of aboriginal
ancestry)
The following fields are often being missed when filling out the application form, please
ensure these information are completed before submitting it.
o High school information
o Post-secondary institute (if applicable)
o Emergency Contact
o Applicant and Agent signature ( Your Agency’s company name)
o Alberta Student Number-ASN (if applicable)
 FOIP (Information Waiver form) - All fields must be filled out, Student ID
number can be left blank for first time applicants
Fees
 All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change without notice.
 $200 initial application fee (1st application)
 $50 for each additional application
A new application and application fee need to be submitted when:
o An ELF application is being moved for the 2nd time or request the move after
class has started or moving to a new academic year
o The student wants to change start dates for academic programs
o The student wants to change current program to a different program
Supporting Documents
 Color scanned of the following original documents and English translation:
o
o
o
o
3 years of High school transcripts
High school Graduation certificate
Post-secondary transcripts (if applicable)
Post-secondary graduation certificate (if applicable)
SAIT Programs
Baccalaureate Degrees
Bachelor of Business Administration
(Accounting)
Bachelor of Science Construction
Project Management
BBA
4 years
No Practicum
Fall
BCMP
4 years
No Practicum
Fall
BADM
2 years
Fall
BAPT
2 years
BGIS
2 years
(8 months)/32
weeks
(8 month)/800
hours
960 hours
Applied Degrees
Bachelor of Applied Business
Administration
Bachelor of Applied Technology
Petroleum Engineering
Bachelor of Applied Technology
Geographic Information Systems
Fall/Winter
Fall/Winter
Diploma programs
Administrative Information
Management
Business Administration - Automotive
Management
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Technology (AMT)
Automotive Service Technology
AIM
2 years
4 weeks
Fall
AMG
2 years
8 months
Fall
AMT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall/Winter
AST
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Architectural Technology
AT
2 years
1 week
Fall/Winter
Avionics Technology
AXT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Business Administration
BA
2 years
No Practicum
Fall/Winter
Baking and Pastry Arts
BPA
2 years
320 hour
Fall
Broadcast Systems Technology
BXST
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Chemical Engineering Technology
Chemical Laboratory Technology
CET
CLT
2 years
2 years
No Practicum
1 week
Fall
Fall
Civil Engineering Technology
CVT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall/Winter
Energy Asset Management
EAM
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Engineering Design and Drafting
Technology
Electrical Engineering Technology
EDT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall/Winter
EET
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Electronics Engineering Technology
ENT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Environmental Technology
EVT
2 years
1 week
Fall
Exploration Information Technology
EXPT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Film & Video Production
FVP
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Graphic Communication and Print
Technology
Geomatics Engineering Technology
GCPT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
GNT
2 years
1wk
Fall
Health Information Management
HIM
2 years
14 weeks
Fall
Hospitality Management
HMGT
2 years
(480hrs)/4
months
Fall
Instrumentation Engineering Technology
IIET
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Information Technology Computer
Systems Major
Information Technology Network
Systems Major
Information Technology Software
Development Major
Information Technology Telecom
Systems Major
Journalism
ITCS
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
ITNS
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
ITSD
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
ITTS
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
JA
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Legal Assistant
LA
2 years
4 weeks
Fall
Library Information Technology
LIT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Mechanical Engineering Technology
MET
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Medical Laboratory Technology
MLT
2 years
10 month
Fall
New Media Production & Design
NMPD
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Professional Cooking
PCK
2 years
(8 week)
Fall
Power Engineering Technology
PET
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Petroleum Engineering Technology
PT
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant Physical
Therapist Assistant
Radio, Television & Broadcast News
Broadcast News
Radio, Television & Broadcast News
Radio
Radio, Television & Broadcast News
Television
Travel and Tourism
RHT
2 years
12 week
Fall
RHT
2 years
12 week
Fall
RTBN BN
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
RTBN RD
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
RTBN TV
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
TVT
2 years
(8 week)
Fall
Welding Engineering Technology
WET
2 years
No Practicum
Fall
Accounting Oil and Gas Production
Aircraft Structures Technician
Automation and Instrumentation
Technician
Business Intelligence:Data Analysis and
Reporting
Database Administrator
Dental Assisting
AOGP
ACST
AITN
8 Months
8 Months
24 weeks
8 weeks
No Practicum
No Practicum
Fall (Nov)
Fall
Winter
16 weeks
No Practicum
May
8 weeks
Yes
Jan & May
Fall
Diesel Equipment Technician
Emergency Medical Technician
DET
EMT
No
Yes
Fall
Fall
Health Information Office Assistant
HIOA
40 weeks
10
months
1 year
10
Months
5 months
Yes
Machinist Technician
MTC
1 Year
No
Fall &
Winter
Fall
Certificate Programs
DBA
DA
Meat Operations and Management
MOPM
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician
19 weeks
4 weeks
21 weeks
400 hours
Medical Laboratory Assistant
MLA
19 weeks
7 weeks
Medical office Assistant & Unit Clerk
MOA
5 months
Yes
9 months
24 weeks
Yes
No
32 weeks
15 weeks
8 weeks
No
No
Medical Transcriptionist
Millwrighting Technician
Network Technician
Non-Destructive Testing Foundations
MWTNER
NT
NNDT
Nutrition for Healthy Lifestyle
NHL
Object Orientated Software Developer
Petroleum Land Administration
OOSD
PLA-ER
10
months
32 weeks
4 months
Pharmacy Assistant
PHRM
5 months
Yes
Power and Process Operations
Process Piping Drafting
CPO
PPD
8 months
34 weeks
No
4 weeks
TIM
15 weeks
40 weeks
21 weeks
No
8 weeks
6 weeks
WTO
WBDV
1.5 year
23 weeks
Yes
8 weeks
Railway Conductor
Technology Infrastructure Management
Telecommunications Installation
Technician
Water Treatment Operator
Web Developer
8 weeks
No
Fall &
Winter
Fall &
Winter
Fall &
Winter
Fall &
Winter
Fall
Aug, Oct &
Jan
Oct & Apr
Fall, Winter
& Spring
Fall
April & Oct
Fall &
Winter
Fall &
Winter
Fall
Fall &
Winter
Fall
Fall
March &
Sept
English Language Foundations (ELF)
Upcoming Intake Dates:
July 2- August 23, 2013
September 3- October 25, 2013
October 28- December 20, 2013
January 6- February 28, 2014
March 3- April 25, 2014
May 5- June 27, 2014
July 2- August 24, 2014
September 2- October 24, 2014
October 27- December 19, 2014
Cost-$2,600 per level
Confirmation letter – An acceptance letter will be sent out within two weeks of the
application is entered. You must contact the ELF office at [email protected] to
book the CLBA placement test at least 3 weeks prior to class start and student needs to
arrive at least 10 days before class start to take the test. In any case that the student is not
able to take the test before class start, a new application is required for the next available
intake.
Academic Programs
Admission and selection
-Please visit our website to find out about the requirements for the program you’re
students are interested in http://www.sait.ca/admissions/admission-and-selection.php
-Admission requirements varies from program to program, programs with selections may
take longer time to review and decision making.
English requirements
IELTs= 6.0 in each skill
TOEFL= 80 ibt 20 in each skill
CAEL= 60 Overall
CLBA= 8.0 in each skill
Offer letter and Confirmation
-Completed applications are generally processed in 6 weeks
-Incomplete application will not be processed and will have much longer delays for
review
-Qualified applications will be issued an offer or conditional offer to most program(s)
-Offers must be replied to within 4 weeks of the issuing date and confirmed with a $250
non-refundable tuition deposit
-Once we receive confirmation and tuition deposit, the letter of acceptance (LOA) will be
sent
-Students placed on a waiting list will be notified once a seat becomes available
Status Updates
-An application status can be checked by logging into the student account via MySait
www.mysait.ca
-Contact the Partnership Administrator ([email protected]) if the status has not changed
after 4-6 weeks of submitting an application and documents.
Transfer Options
-University transfer agreements are specific to each program, please visit
http://www.sait.ca/programs-and-courses/full-time-studies/transfer-options.php
Accommodation (per month)
On Campus Residence $625-$1000
To apply for residence, visit http://www.sait.ca/student-resources/housing/residencelife.php
Homestay $750/month including at least one meal a day
Please contact [email protected] for application
Off-campus $600-$1200
Food and personal expenses-Approximately $300-$500
Scholarships and Awards
-Academic awards available for 2nd year students $200-$2000
-Athletic scholarships available for basketball, hockey, soccer, track and volleyball
Study Permit and Arrival
-Apply for a study permit as soon as possible after receiving the LOA
-Contact [email protected] if the student would like airport pick-up $70 (advanced
notice required)
-Keep us informed of the study permit application status; inform us if a study permit is
refused or if it will not be issued in time to begin studies
Invoice and Commission Payment
-Commission is based on course registration and paid for the first 32 weeks of study
-After the last day for course registration/drop, the Partnership Administrator will
confirm the amount to invoice
-Invoice must be on company letterhead and should match address/banking details
provided in the agreement
-Commission is generally paid within a month of the start of the semester