English Language Proficiency Requirements
At least three years of English instruction
Important Notice
- For programs starting September 2024 (or later), there are more options for meeting English Language Proficiency requirements. Check requirements for September 2024 (or later).
- For programs starting before September 2024, follow the requirements shown below.
Students who have completed three years* of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements by completing one of the following options:
*For example, a student who successfully completed 9 credits of post-secondary study in each of 2 terms in one year, and repeated this over 3 years may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s standard for 3 years of full-time study. English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are not considered in the three-year calculation. Please contact an Academic Advisor if you have questions about meeting the three-year requirement.
Students may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements by completing a recognized bachelor's degree at a university in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction.
Students may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements by completing three credits of undergraduate English at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
Undergraduate English grades must meet or exceed the percentages below to fulfil ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ program requirements. Please check your program for the level of English required.
E.g. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's Hairstylist Certificate requires English 10. Students can complete three credits of undergraduate English with a minimum overall score of 50% to meet this requirement.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ requirements | English 12 'B' |
English 12 'C+' |
English 12 'C' |
English 12 'C-' |
English 11 | English 10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Undergraduate grades | Minimum 64% |
Minimum 60% |
Minimum 55% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Students may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements by completing ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ English courses.
Please check your program for the level of English required.
E.g. ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Graphic Design Certificate program requires English 12 with a 'C' grade. Students can complete provincial level ABE (minimum 60%) or University Transfer English 1 (minimum 55%) to meet this requirement.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ requirements | English 12 'B' |
English 12 'C+' |
English 12 'C' |
English 12 'C-' |
English 11 | English 10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
University Transfer English 1 (ENGL 1100) |
Minimum 64% |
Minimum 60% |
Minimum 55% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Provincial level ABE English 12 (ENGL 0981 and 0991) |
Minimum 72% |
Minimum 64% |
Minimum 60% |
Minimum 50%; |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Technical and Professional English 12 (ENGL 0992) |
Minimum 72% |
Minimum 64% |
Minimum 60% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Writing Skills (WRSK 1076) AND Reading and Study Skills (RSSK 1076) |
Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Communication for Health Sciences (CCAC 1084) |
Satisfied | Satisfied | Satisfied | Satisfied | Satisfied | Satisfied |
Advanced level ABE English 11 (ENGL 0861 and 0871) |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pass | Pass |
Intermediate Level ABE English 10 (ENGL 0750 and 0752) |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pass |
Students may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements by completing courses in Academic English 10, 11, or 12, or Communications 12 or equivalent in Canada or an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction.
Please check your program for the level of English required.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ requirements | English 12 'B' |
English 12 'C+' |
English 12 'C' |
English 12 'C-' |
English 11 | English 10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Academic English in Canada or equivalent | Minimum 73% |
Minimum 67% |
Minimum 60% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Communications 12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Pass | Pass |
Students may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements by completing one of the following assessments. Scores are valid for two years.
*Note: The Duolingo test is not accepted for Practical Nursing, Access to Practical Nursing, or Health Care Assistant programs.
Please check your program for the level of English required.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ requirements | English 12 'B' |
English 12 'C+' |
English 12 'C' |
English 12 'C-' |
English 11 | English 10 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ NG Accuplacer | Reading: 263 WritePlacer: 6 |
Reading: 258 WritePlacer: 5 |
Reading: 253 WritePlacer: 5 |
Reading: 250 WritePlacer: 5 |
Reading: 240 WritePlacer: 4 |
Reading: 230 WritePlacer: 3 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Duolingo Test | Overall: 120 | Overall: 115 | Overall: 115 | Overall: 115 | Overall: 105 | Overall: 95 |
Proof of credentials
All applicants using external credentials (e.g. degrees, credits, or test scores) to meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements must provide proof upon application.
Questions?
See more options for meeting ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English Language Requirements.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for your program and want more information about ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ English assessments or courses, please contact Advising Services.