Proving your English
English language proficiency
If English isn't your first language, or you studied outside Canada, you'll need to show one of the following. Requirements differ by program, so check yours below the table.
| Test | Minimum accepted |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall |
| IELTS General | 6.0 in all areas (Early Learning and Child Care) |
| TOEFL iBT | 80 |
| TOEFL CBT | 213 |
| TOEFL PBT | 550 |
| CAEL | 60 |
| CELPIP General | 7 in all bands |
| Canadian Language Benchmark | 6, or 7 for Business Administration and Early Learning and Child Care |
| CLBA | Average of 7 |
| MELAB | 70 |
| Duolingo English Test | 110, with a minimum of 100 in production |
You may not need a test
If you completed Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 at 65% or better, or an equivalent from another province, you don’t need an English test. Formal study in English at a recognized institution also counts, at three courses a semester or more.
Not sure what you have?
Foreign transcripts and older qualifications are assessed case by case. Ask about whatever documents you have.
What each program asks for
| Program | English language requirement |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Payroll Administration | An alternative to the mature route: a foreign-trained degree together with a Canadian Language Benchmark of 6 or higher. |
| Business Administration | Canadian Language Benchmark level 7; or CELPIP with no band below 7; or IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| Community Support Worker | An alternative to the mature route: a foreign-trained degree together with a Canadian Language Benchmark of 6 or higher. |
| Early Learning and Child Care | CELPIP General level 7 in all areas, or IELTS General band 6 in all areas. |
| Legal Assistant | An alternative to the mature route: a foreign-trained degree together with a Canadian Language Benchmark of 6 or higher. |
| Medical Office Assistant with Unit Clerk | An alternative to the mature route: a foreign-trained degree together with a Canadian Language Benchmark of 6 or higher. |
| Office Assistant | An alternative to the mature route: a foreign-trained degree together with a Canadian Language Benchmark of 6 or higher. |
Where the table above and a program's own requirement differ, the program's requirement is the one to go by. Confirm it with the college before you book a test.