English Language Proficiency Requirements
Complete English 12
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 English 12 or equivalent but have not 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 three credits of undergraduate English at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction.
Undergraduate 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 per cent to meet this requirement.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ requirements | English 12 'B' |
English 12 'C+' |
English 12 'C' |
English 12 'C-' |
English 11 | English 10 |
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Undergraduate grades | Minimum 64% |
Minimum 60% |
Minimum 55% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Minimum 50% |
Students may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements by obtaining Canadian Language Benchmark Level 8 through ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's ESL Pathways and LINC programs.
Please check your program for the level of English required.
Students may meet ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ's English language requirements by completing the following assessments.
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 IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) to meet this requirement.
*Note: Accuplacer assessments are not accepted for Academic Upgrading or University Transfer courses.
**Note: The Duolingo test is not accepted for Practical Nursing, Access to Practical Nursing, or Health Care Assistant programs.
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ requirements | English 12 'B' |
English 12 'C+' |
English 12 'C' |
English 12 'C-' |
English 10 | |
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²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ EAL Accuplacer + ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ EAL (ESL) Speaking Assessment* | Listening: 93 Speaking: 8 Reading Skills: 109 WritePlacer EAL: 6 |
Listening: 86 Speaking: 8 Reading Skills: 102 WritePlacer EAL: 5 |
Listening: 86 Speaking: 8 Reading Skills: 102 WritePlacer EAL: 5 |
Listening: 86 Speaking: 8 Reading Skills: 102 WritePlacer EAL: 5 |
Listening: 78 Speaking: 7 Reading Skills: 95 WritePlacer EAL: 4 |
Listening: 71 Speaking: 6 Reading Skills: 87 WritePlacer EAL: 3 |
(Canadian Academic English Language Test) Scores are valid for 2 years |
Overall: 70 | Overall: 60 | Overall: 60 | Overall: 60 | Overall: 50 | Overall: 40 |
B2 First (FCE) or C1 Advanced (CAE) Scores are valid for 2 years |
Overall: 178 | Overall: 176 | Overall: 176 | Overall: 176 | Overall: 169 | Overall: 162 |
Duolingo Test** Scores are valid for 2 years |
Overall: 120 | Overall: 115 | Overall: 115 | Overall: 115 | Overall: 105 | Overall: 95 |
Scores are valid for 2 years |
Listening: 6.0 Overall: 6.5 |
Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 |
Overall 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 |
Overall 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 |
Scores are valid for 2 years |
Overall: 61 | Overall: 56 | Overall: 56 | Overall: 56 | Overall: 50 | Overall: 43 |
Scores are valid for 2 years |
Overall: 90 | Overall: 80 | Overall: 80 | Overall: 80 | Overall: 70 | Overall: 50 |
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.