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The PENT (Paraprofessional Educator Neighbourhood Training) program is designed for individuals working as educational paraprofessionals. Admission to this program requires prior admission to Brandon University under regular, mature, or transfer categories. Additionally, applicants must have a recommendation from a school principal, Director of Education, or superintendent, secure financial sponsorship, and pass Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the core entry requirements for the PENT program?
- Applicants must first gain admission to Brandon University (as a high school graduate, mature student, or transfer student). Additionally, you must be working as an educational paraprofessional, have a recommendation from a school principal or superintendent, secure financial sponsorship, and pass Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
- What kind of recommendation is required for admission?
- A recommendation for the PENT program must be obtained from your current school principal, Director of Education, or superintendent.
- Is financial sponsorship necessary to enroll in the PENT program?
- Yes, securing confirmed financial sponsorship is a mandatory requirement for admission to the PENT program.
- Are background checks part of the admission process?
- Yes, all applicants are required to provide satisfactory results from both Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
Entry requirements
High School GraduateRegular Admission
Mature StudentAt least 21 years of age
Transfer StudentFrom another university
Must be working in a school as an educational paraprofessional. Must have financial sponsorship. Must have satisfactory results from Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks. Recommendation from school principal, Director of Education, or superintendent is required.
How to apply
1. Gain Admission to Brandon UniversityApply to Brandon University under one of the following categories: Regular Admission (High School graduate), Mature Admission (at least 21 years of age), or Transfer Admission (from another university).
2. Meet Program Specific RequirementsEnsure you are currently working as an educational paraprofessional. Obtain a recommendation for the PENT program from your school principal, Director of Education, or superintendent.
3. Secure Financial SponsorshipYou must have confirmed financial sponsorship for the program.
4. Undergo Background ChecksSatisfactory results from Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks are mandatory.
Frequently asked questions
What are the core entry requirements for the PENT program?
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Applicants must first gain admission to Brandon University (as a high school graduate, mature student, or transfer student). Additionally, you must be working as an educational paraprofessional, have a recommendation from a school principal or superintendent, secure financial sponsorship, and pass Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks.
What kind of recommendation is required for admission?
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A recommendation for the PENT program must be obtained from your current school principal, Director of Education, or superintendent.
Is financial sponsorship necessary to enroll in the PENT program?
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Yes, securing confirmed financial sponsorship is a mandatory requirement for admission to the PENT program.
Are background checks part of the admission process?
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Yes, all applicants are required to provide satisfactory results from both Criminal Records and Child Abuse Registry Checks.