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Transfer Options at Boréal
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Transfer options at Boréal
Collège Boréal has a wide range of transfer options that make it easy for you to save time and money and get on the job market faster.
For any questions or to obtain assistance with your procedures, please do not hesitate to contact Collège Boréal. Here is how you can reach us:
- by email at transfert@collegeboreal.ca
- by phone at 1‑800‑361‑6673 or 705‑560‑6673, extension 2147
Testimonial
My journey first began at Collège Boréal, before I moved on to university and into entrepreneurship. I’m proof that there are lots of transfer options that can open doors for you. The practical training I received in the Motive Power Technician program and the exceptional support I got from the Collège (scholarships, services and coaching) helped me build strong management and leadership skills. These tools prepared me to excel in my Master’s degree in engineering program at ÉTS de Montréal and launch my own business. Every step I took from college to university helped launch me into an exciting and meaningful career.
Crépin Foké ― Motive Power Technician graduate
Solutions for every student
Explore your transfer pathway
Want to explore your options with Collège Boréal?
Maybe you’re currently a student at:
- A high school, and you want to learn more about Boréal’s programs or its options for transferring to a university
- Collège Boréal, and you want to pursue your studies in another program or institute
- Another post-secondary institution, and you’re considering transferring to Collège Boréal
Explore the pathways available to you: double degrees, bridges, prior learning assessment recognition, pathways to university and more.
Per-course Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) and Full-Program Prior Learning Recognition (FPPLR)
Have you gained skills and knowledge through your professional experience or a non-credited training?
Collège Boréal has two options for you:
- Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR)
- Full-Program Prior Learning Recogntion (FPPLR)
With these, you can earn credits without having to take every single course.
Explore your options for getting your experience recognized and fast-tracking your studies.
Credit Transfer
Are you currently pursuing postsecondary studies at Collège Boréal and have completed one or more courses at another institution?
You can submit a credit transfer request to have those courses recognized in your current program.
TYPES OF TRANSFERS
Several options to optimize your pathway
Credit Transfer
If you have completed courses at another institution, you may have them recognized so you don’t have to retake them.
Advanced Standing (Block Transfer)
Certain academic or professional achievements may allow you to enter a program at a more advanced level.
Course Equivalencies
If you switch programs within Collège Boréal, common courses may be validated to avoid repetition.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Credit Transfer Agreements
Thanks to agreements with other institutions, you can continue your studies by applying your credits toward a college or university program.
Dual Graduation
Some programs allow you to obtain two diplomas by optimizing your pathway and recognizing shared courses.
Frequently asked questions
PLAR and CTs are two completely different processes. A CT recognizes course credits completed in another accredited post-secondary institution, whereas PLAR recognizes work or life experience as equivalent to course credit.
To learn more: D 24.01 – Transfert de crédits, placement avancé, équivalence et reconnaissance des acquis, Reconnaissance des acquis : PLAR Student Guide (French only)
Yes. FPPLR and advanced placement deadlines typically come before the first semester, since they involve an assessment of the entire Boréal program.
Check out the academic calendar for more information about these deadlines and the CT and PLAR deadlines.
Yes, there are fees for PLAR and FPPLR applications.
To learn more: Tuition and fees
Yes. The PLAR process may require one or more assessments, in addition to the supporting documents. Assessments may include:
• A structured interview with a subject matter expert
• A written or practical exam
• A scenario or simulation
• A case study
• A technical or professional demonstration
Assessment times vary depending on course, field of studies and methodology (for example, interview, practical demonstration, case study), but on average, you can expect it to take one to two hours.
Assessments that are more complex or that cover multiple skills may take more time, especially for FPPLR.
Once your assessment has been scheduled, you’ll be sent detailed instructions, including an estimate of how long it will take.
Yes. You can submit a PLAR application for multiple courses or an FPPLR application for an entire program.
We recommend organizing your documents by course or by skill to make your applications easier to assess.
Yes. If you disagree with the decision made, you can ask for it to be reviewed.
To learn more: D 24.01 – Transfert de crédits, placement avancé, équivalence et reconnaissance des acquis, Reconnaissance des acquis : PLAR Sutdent Guide (French only).
Supporting documents differ from course to course and program to program. You may need to provide:
• A detailed CV
• Recommendation letters or statements from employers
• A portfolio of your projects/completed works
• Certificates from non-credit training
• Any other documents that demonstrate your skills and knowledge
It usually takes about ten (10) working days once all the required documents have been received for a PLAR and about twenty ( 20) working days for a FPPLR.
Yes. You can submit both applications at the same time if you have knowledge from another institution (transfer) as well as skills from your own experience. The two applications have their own process, however, and require different criteria and forms.
Yes. You must be enrolled in the course until a decision is made.
• If PLAR is awarded: An official grade will be added to your transcript, based on the grading scale in the syllabus.
• If PLAR is not awarded: You must take the course and an administrative note will be added to your transcript instead of an official grade.
Yes. We recommend that you use the application checklist prior to submitting an official application. The checklist will help you figure out if you:
• Have the relevant experience (job, volunteer, non-credit training, etc.)
• Have reviewed the syllabus and the intended learning outcomes
• Can provide supporting documents or take an assessment
• Are aware of the application deadlines and fees
FPPLR applications also require descriptive records for the following two programs:
• Personal Support Worker
• Early Childhood Education
You can use AI tools to prepare for the assessment. For example, you can:
• Generate example interview or scenario questions
• Get a summary of learning outcomes in a syllabus
• Clarify certain professional terms or concepts
• Organize your ideas or your portfolio
However, using AI to generate or fill out an assessment on your behalf is strictly forbidden. If you submit AI-generated answers as your own work, it will be considered a breach of academic integrity and may lead to disciplinary action.
To learn more: Guide Boréal (in French only; see section 6.27: Intégrité intellectuelle [Academic integrity])
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