Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving is an interactive, eight-hour course that is delivered 100% online and synchronously. The course is accessible to all persons who currently possess a Provisional Driver’s License.
Application Process
Interested persons can apply online via SALCC's Application Portal. The video below will walk you through the application process.
In the event that an applicant requires assistance with completing their online application, they are free to visit SALCC's Student Services Office to receive help.
Please note that hard copy applications will not be given out until the application deadline (Wednesday April 30, 2026) has passed.
Preparing To Apply
Applicants must present certified and scanned copies of the following documents:
- Academic Certificates;
- Passport Photos;
- Birth Certificate;
- Police Record (required for all Nursing and Teacher Training programmes)
A non-refundable application fee of EC$25.00 must be paid, either via SALCC's ePayment Portal or at any branch of the Bank of Saint Lucia (Account #904120789).
A copy of the applicant's bank receipt must be emailed to oareceipts@salcc.edu.lc, as proof that they paid the registration fee. Applications will only be processed after confirmation of payment of application fees.
Requirements for AD, BA & CAPE Programmes
Associate Degree / Bachelors Degree / Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination CSEC Passes are either Grades I and II (before June 1998), or Grades I, II and III (after June 1998).Admission requirements for undergraduate programmes include passes in at least five (5) subjects (including English A and Mathematics) at CSEC general proficiency level, and/or;
- Aptitude examinations — for example General Education Diploma (GED), Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT), or equivalent — plus evaluation of transcript.
- Applicants whose secondary education was completed in a country other than St. Lucia must provide evidence of equivalent qualification.
- Applicants must meet the requirements stipulated by the Academic Unit offering the programme of study under consideration.
Requirements for Certificate Programmes
Entry requirements for certificate level programmes vary for the various programmes offered at SALCC (see Certificate programmes offered for specific entry requirements).
Requirements for Access Courses
Persons who wish to offer Access courses as part of their entry qualifications are advised that most Access Courses consist of two parts, both of which must be successfully completed prior to registration.
Please note that the Access course grade which is acceptable for entry is determined by the respective programme.
Persons who have attained SALCC qualifications should indicate that on their application to the College.
Requirements for English Language Competency
The College requires successful applicants to demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves in English. This includes reading, writing, speaking and listening;
If the applicant's first language is not English they are required to show satisfactory evidence of competency in English.
Requirements for Mature Applicants
The College will consider for admissions as mature students, persons whose previous school performance, private study and/or recent work record and experience suggest a strong possibility of academic success. Such learning and/or experience must therefore be comparable in scope and extent to the prerequisites of the programme under consideration.
A mature student is defined as an individual;
- 21 years of age and older, whose previous school performance, private study, and/or recent work record and experiences suggest strong possibilities for academic success;
- Who has relevant work experience;
- Who has no secondary school, college or university level studies within the last five years;
- Who has had no secondary school, college, or university level studies within the last five (5) years.
- Who shall also meet any other stipulated requirements of the Academic Unit offering the Programme of study under consideration.
Additional Information
Interviews with Applicants
Interviews are conducted during the month of May.
Changing a Programme or Application
A candidate having submitted their application by the specified deadline (Wednesday April 30, 2026)
may request a change in the programme which they applied for.
A Change of Programme Fee of
EC$25.00 is required upon submission of such request.
The deadline of submission for Changed Application Forms is Wednesday April 30, 2026. Feel free to contact info@salcc.edu.lc for more details.
Important Notes
Note that The Sir Arthur Lewis Community College reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, and change any of the following;
- Fees;
- Calendars;
- Curricula;
- Degree programmes;
- Degree requirements, and;
- Any other requirements related to academic programmes.
will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to SALCC?/ Can I apply to SALCC online?
Applications to SALCC are submitted online through SONIS during application periods. Visit http://sms.salcc.edu.lc/studapp.cfm to get started.
What are the admission / entry requirements for SALCC?
Admission requirements vary by programme, but generally include five (5) CSEC subject passes which MUST include Mathematics and English A.
For more information, see our Admissions Page or Application Guidelines (2026/27).
When is the deadline for submission of applications?/ When does SALCC's application period end?
The deadline / closure of applications is April 30, 2026. SALCC's application periods typically close at the end of April.
Does SALCC have an application fee?
Yes, a fee of EC$25.00.
Does SALCC have payment plans available?/ Who do I contact about fees or payments?
Payment plans are available through SALCC's Finance Department, which can be visited in person or contacted via email — finance@salcc.edu.lc — or telephone — +1 (758) 457-7305.
Does SALCC offer financial assistance?/ Are there scholarships to SALCC available?
Financial aid options are available, some details below. See available scholarships to SALCC here.
At the beginning of every academic year (September), SALCC opens its own Financial Aid applications.
Financial Aid is available only to students who meet the critera and are enrolled in full-time programmes at the College. Additionally, students who are recipients of the Government Bursary or other forms of financial support are inelligible.
For more information and to stay updated on when one can apply, visit our Financial Aid page.
The SALCC Student Loan Programme from BOSL provides elligible applicants with an unsecured loan of up to $60,000, with a repayment term of up to eight (8) years.
This loan covers the following Bachelors Degree programmes: Tourism & Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Environmental Studies & Sustainability, Public Health and General Nursing.
Find more information and sign up here.
1st National Bank offers student loans of up to $250,000, repayable over a maximum of fifteen (15) years.
For more details, visit their page here.
How much does a polo shirt from SALCC cost and where can I get them?/ Where do I collect a polo shirt?
SALCC branded polo shirts cost EC$50.00, and are purchasable from the Finance Department. Once purchased, they can be collected downstairs the Science Block building.
