Academic Policy, Conditions and Fees

Updated on November 1, 2022

Enrolment

There are no academic or experience pre-requisites for enrolment in the CSCB Introduction to Canadian Customs and Border Procedures course. Enrolment is open to all and may take place at any time.

Tuition Fees

The following is a fee schedule for the Introduction to Canadian Customs and Border Procedures course.

NOTE: As of January 1, 2019 this course is taxable.

CATEGORY FEE (ALL PRICES IN CDN$)
Employees of Member Firms, CBSA/OGD, and Individuals Sponsored by Member Firms $400.00
Employees of Preferred Business Clients $570.00
Others $750.00

There will be a CDN $35 fee for NSF cheques.

Course Content

Access to online course content will be provided upon completion of electronic application and processing of payment. Access is provided for 180 days from the date the student gains access to the course content.

Final Examination

Each student enrolled in the course must complete their final examination online within 180 days of starting the course; the exam is available at any time. The final examination is online, open-book, and is proctored by Integrity Advocate.

A grade of 70% or greater on the final examination is required to pass. Results will be made available to students within 24 hours. Completed examinations will not be returned to the student.

Should a student be unsuccessful, the exam may be retaken once for a fee of CDN$40. A student must register, provide payment complete the second exam within 3 weeks of receiving results of the first exam.

Re-Enrolment

If a student fails a second attempt at the final examination, they may re-enrol in the course. If re-enrolment takes place within two weeks of being advised of the results of the second exam, tuition will be one-half the posted fee. For students who re-enroll at a reduced cost, there will be only one opportunity to write the final examination. If the student is unsuccessful, any future enrolment will be at the regular cost.

Certificates

Upon successful completion of the CSCB Introduction to Canadian Customs and Border Procedures course, the student will be provided an electronic certification of completion that the student may save, print, and post on LinkedIn.

Withdrawals

There is a CDN$100 administrative fee if the CSCB receives written notice of withdrawal from the Introduction to Canadian Customs and Border Procedures course after the application and payment have been processed. A refund of the tuition fees, minus a CDN $100 administrative fee will be issued.

Students may withdraw from this course at any time; however, there will be no refund of tuition fees when notice of withdrawal is received 30 days after registration date, or student has gained access to course content.

A student who wishes to withdraw may arrange a transfer of enrolment to another student who is in the same enrolment category. This requires written notification from both parties including a course application completed by the replacement student. The course must be completed within the original timeframe of 180 days.

Communications

Email is the preferred method of communication for the Introduction to Canadian Customs and Border Procedures course. Students are responsible for maintaining the reliability of their e-mail addresses by updating their contact information through their CSCB accounts.