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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)TOEFLPTE (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.