English requirements
Learn more about our English language requirements to be successful in your program
The language of instruction for all our programs is English. You must have sufficient English language skills and experience to fully participate in classroom lectures, assignments, discussions, and examinations.
We assess international applications on an individual basis. All general and specific program requirements must be met, including senior-level English credits.
Cambrian College accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE (Pearson), or Duolingo language proficiency test scores to satisfy our English admission requirements.
If you need to improve your English skills, you can apply for our English for Academic Purposes program. Once you complete the program, you will be accepted into our diploma or certificate programs.
Minimum English requirements
| IELTS (Academic) | TOEFL | PTE (Pearson) | *Duolingo |
| Diploma / Certificate 6.0 (no band under 5.5) | Diploma / Certificate 550 (paper-based test) 80 (internet-based test) | Diploma / Certificate 58 | 105-115 |
| Grad Certificate 6.5 (no band under 6.0) | Grad Certificate 570 (paper-based test) 84 (internet-based test) | Grad Certificate
61 | 120+ |
| Degrees 6.5 (no band under 6.0) | Degrees 88 (internet-based test) | Degrees 58 |
We have partnered with Humber College to deliver the IELTS English proficiency test at our Barry Downe campus. For more information about our on-campus IELTS testing centre, visit humber.ca.