IRCC Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL)
As of January 22, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requires most students to include a provincial attestation (PAL) from the province or territory where they plan to study when applying for their study permit.
A PAL is a method by which provinces verify accepted international students.
Before you can apply for a study permit, you must have an official letter of acceptance (LOA) from a designated learning institution in Saskatchewan as well as a provincial attestation letter (PAL) from the Government of Saskatchewan.
Do I need a PAL?
Yes, most prospective international students will require a PAL to apply for a study permit. Some exceptions apply – visit the IRCC website to see if your situation meets the criteria for exemption.
How do I receive a PAL?
Once you have been accepted to a DLI, the institution will notify the Ministry of Advanced Education of your Acceptance. The Ministry will then begin working on your Provincial Attestation Letter
Will I be given a PAL at the same time as I receive a Letter of Acceptance?
No, you will receive the two documents at separate times. You will receive the Letter of Acceptance first from your Designated Learning Institution, and the Provincial Attestation Letter will follow from the Ministry of Advanced Education
Who will issue a Provincial Attestation Letter?
The Province’s Ministry of Advanced Education will administer a Provincial Attestation Letter to Students.
How long will it take to receive a PAL?
Generally, you can expect to receive a PAL 5-7 business days after the Designated Learning Institutions submits your information to the Ministry of Advanced Education.
Can I receive multiple PALs?
Yes, students can receive multiple Provincial Attestation Letters. However, only one PAL can be submitted when applying for a study permit in Canada.
How do I download my PAL?
The Government of Saskatchewan will issue a PAL through an automated system called “MyCreds”. Watch for an email from MyCreds (noreply@mycreds.ca) and follow the instructions to download your unique PAL to your device.
More Questions?
Visit the Government of Saskatchewan’s website to find out more information about receiving a Provincial Attestation Letter.
SBC Online Courses
Learn at your own pace as you earn a credit towards your SBC diploma.
Current students may log in to SBC Blackboard.
Register Online using the form below or download the SBC Online Course Registration form.
PAYMENT
Payment can be made by post-dated cheque made out to “Saskatoon Business College”, or by credit card online, by phone, or in person. You may also pay by debit in person. Payment is only collected once the course is confirmed to run, usually 5-10 business days before the course is scheduled to start.
COMPLETION
Students are awarded certificates of completion upon fulfilling course requirements. Completed courses may be used as credit towards an SBC diploma. See SBC Diploma Programs or Meet with an Advisor for more information.
HOURS PER WEEK
The workload in each course will vary and will depend on the complexity of the material, as well as individual student and their work habits and familiarity with the content. However, most students require 3—6 hours of study per week for the entry level courses, and 5—8 hours of study per week for courses that have prerequisites.
TEXTBOOKS
Students living in and around Saskatoon will be required to pick up their textbooks in person.
Students who are not able to collect their textbooks from SBC will receive ebooks and other digital learning tools. If these resources are not available, students are required to pay the cost of shipping their textbooks.
CANCELLATION
SBC reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum number of registrations are not met. If classes are cancelled due to insufficient enrollment numbers, registrants are entitled to 100% refund of their tuition and books/supplies fees.
REFUND POLICY
Cancellation after SBC has confirmed the class start day and/or the applicant has logged in to Blackboard on the first day, SBC will retain full tuition and textbook/supplies fees.
Communications, Word, Records and Keyboarding Online
KEYBOARDING
Next Start dates: January 15, 2021, April 15, 2021, September 15, 2021
Duration: 4 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $450 (including taxes and software)
Gain knowledge and skill with touch keyboarding. Train to type approximately 25 words per minute (wpm) with reasonable accuracy.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program. Please see program advisor for details about wpm requirements for graduation with diploma.
COMMUNICATIONS (211)
Next Start dates: September 15, 2020
Duration: 6 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $550 (including taxes and textbooks)
Students will enhance their business vocabulary through review of synonyms, commonly confused words, plural nouns, and possessive nouns.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
RECORDS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (522)
Next Start date: October 6, 2020
Duration: 6 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $550 (including taxes and textbooks)
The Records Management course is designed to provide instruction and practice in indexing, coding, and cross-referencing records using alphabetic indexing rules. Emphasis will be placed on alphabetic systems, subject, geographic, and numeric filing. Students will review records retention and transfer, control of requisitions and charge-outs, and selection of supplies and equipment. Students are introduced to using a computer database to apply records management principles. Electronic records, image records, and establishing a records and information management program are also discussed.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
MICROSOFT WORD (672)
Next Start dates: September 15, 2020
Duration: 16 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $700 (including taxes and textbooks)
Prerequisite: Microsoft Word software
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have gained knowledge of Microsoft Word 2016 functions and will be able to create a variety of business documents. Students will also continue to build keyboarding speed and accuracy.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
Medical Courses Online
MEDICAL ANATOMY AND TERMINOLOGY (912)
Next Start date: October 6, 2020
Duration: 16 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $700 (including taxes and textbooks)
Study medical terminology, anatomy, and pathological conditions as related to biological systems.
This class is designed to serve as a foundation to both clerical (medical computer documentation, medical communication, medical voice transcription, etc.) and clinical (tests, procedures and communication associated with such tests/procedures typically performed in medical offices) skills.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES (914)
Next Start dates: September 15, 2020
Duration: 6 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $550 (including taxes; there is no textbook for this course)
The Medical Administrative Procedures course is designed to introduce students/workers to the administrative duties and procedures performed in a medical office/hospital setting such as:
- Reception, and telephone techniques
- Booking and managing appointments
- Clinical responsibilities
- Mail processing, office correspondence, filing
- Patient records management and confidentiality
- Creating and maintaining a professional and welcoming office environment.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
MEDICAL CLINICAL PROCEDURES (925) – THEORY
Next Start dates: September 15, 2020
Duration: 6 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $550 (including taxes; there is no textbook for this course)
Understand the administrative and clinical procedures of a primary health care facility.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
LABS:
Medical Clinical Procedures 926 (Lab)
Start date: Can only be completed after the Medical Clinical Procedures 925 – Theory course
Duration: Contact SBC for details
Type of Instruction: In Class (SBC Campus)
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: Contact SBC for details
Medical Clinical Procedures 929 (Lab – ECG Procedures)
Start date: Can only be completed after the Medical Clinical Procedures 925 – Theory course
Duration: Contact SBC for details
Type of Instruction: In Class (SBC Campus)
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: Contact SBC for details
UNIT ASSISTANT PROCEDURES (950)
Next Start dates: January 15, 2021, April 15, 2021, September 15, 2021
Duration: 6 weeks.
Prerequisite: Ability to film and upload a short video to the Blackboard Learn software (instructions will be provided).
Type of Instruction: Online and In Class (SBC Campus)
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $550 (including taxes; there is no textbook for this course)
Understand the duties of the Unit Assistant, including ordering and stocking of supplies, and assisting patients to appointments within the hospital.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program
Accounting and Economics Online
ACCOUNTING / BOOKKEEPING (411)
Next Start dates: April 15, 2021, September 15, 2021
Duration: 12 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $600 (including taxes and textbook)
The Accounting/Bookkeeping course is designed to provide valuable knowledge and experience in keeping a set of books for a small business or large corporation. Students will learn the mechanics of recording transactions on a daily basis using different journals; preparing financial statements/reports, bank reconciliation, petty cash, and payroll. Students will also learn how to analyze financial activities to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company’s books.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma credit with Saskatoon Business College.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING (412)
Next Start date: April 15, 2021, September 15, 2021
Duration: 16 weeks
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $700 (including taxes and textbook)
Introductory financial accounting that includes transaction analysis, financial statement, preparation, payroll, journal entries, record transactions; GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles).
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
MICRO/MACRO ECONOMICS (517)
Next Start dates: April 15, 2021, September 15, 2021
Duration: 16 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $700
Study economics at the introductory level.
Learn microeconomic concepts such as economic activity of individual units (households, firms, industries), in order to understand choices made and their impact on the market economy.
Macroeconomic concepts include national income accounting, gross domestic product, interest, investment, money, banking, trade, balance of payments, and foreign exchange.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION FUNDAMENTALS (530)
Next Start dates: April 15, 2021, September 15, 2021
Duration: 6 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $550 (including taxes and textbook)
This course provides an overview of Canadian payroll administration. Successful candidates will have a general knowledge of the subject and will be able to adequately perform the payroll function accurately and timely.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program
Mathematics and Finance Online
MATHEMATICS (311)
Next Start dates: April 15, 2021, September 15, 2021
Duration: 6 weeks
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $550 (including taxes and textbook)
Solve and prove basic business problems. Calculate interest, taxes, commissions, insurance premiums, foreign exchanges, and profit percentage.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
MATHEMATICS OF FINANCE (312)
Next Start dates: April 15, 2021, September 15, 2021
Duration: 12 weeks
Type of Instruction: Online
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $600 (including taxes and textbook)
Prerequisite: Math 311 (SBC) OR Math 30/Math 12
Increase skill and knowledge of practical financial and operation problems faced in running a business by engaging in algebraic manipulation, linear systems and their application to solving word problems, discounts of various kinds, simple interest, translating word problems into equation form, and estimating the appropriateness of a problem solution.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
PERSONAL FINANCE (314)
Start date: Ongoing
Duration: 6 weeks.
Type of Instruction: Online and self-directed
Contact: Saskatoon Business College at 306-244-6333 or email the Online Classes Registrar
Cost: $150 (including taxes)
EnRICHed Academy is the first of its kind video-based educational program specifically designed to teach students how to earn, save, invest (through stocks & Real Estate), master credit and their careers in a way that is totally entertaining and completely easy to absorb.
*May be used as credit towards full-time diploma program.
Computer Applications
Each of the computer applications class is 4 weeks in length/20 hours
Special rates if a student takes more than one computer application course. Speak with SBC
Outlook (2016):
Cost $550
Outlook is utilized in many offices today to better organize daily routines of one, or many employees. This introductory course will give you the tools you need to go into the work force and be able to keep track of emails, calendars & appointments, contacts, and tasks. You will learn how to create and setup options for emails, calendars & appointments, contacts, and finally work with tasks.
Excel (2016) Level 1: Introductory
Cost $550
The course objective is to develop the knowledge, skills, and proficiency you need to build and work with a basic spreadsheet, and to design different types of charts to capture your work/data. You will build competence in using many of the powerful Excel® features that allow you to have total control in manipulating numeric data. You will also learn how to make a spreadsheet presentable for business using various formatting techniques, and then print out your results.
Excel (2016) Level 2: Advanced
Cost $550
In this course you will learn some of the advanced features available in Microsoft Excel. You will work with financial functions, data tables, & amortization schedules. You will learn how to work with multiple workbooks and worksheets, as well as learn how to create, sort & query a data table. By the end of the class, you will build your knowledge, skills, and confidence when working with any of the advanced Excel 2016 features.
Access (2016)
Cost $550
Students will develop the knowledge and competency to be able to understand and implement a basic Access® database. You will be taught how to develop a database project from its inception through to its basic completion. During this class students will learn how to design and implement tables, forms, and reports. They will also learn how to find any record by utilizing queries.
PowerPoint (2016)
Cost $550
Upon the completion of this class, the student will be proficient in creating, maintaining and presenting a PowerPoint presentation A student will discover how to create a new presentation and add various types of slides, slide backgrounds as well as the use of placeholders. Both the manipulation of text and graphics will be shown as well as how to have one compliment the other. The automation of objects will be presented as well as the transition of slides. Students will be able to insert both sound and movie clips into their presentations.
