Admission requirements by program
Detailed admission requirements can be found on each program page.
In addition, all programs have English language requirements. If your first language is not English, you must submit evidence of your English proficiency as part of your application.
English language proficiency requirements
All instruction at Loyalist College is conducted in English. To excel in our programs, strong skills in communication, listening, reading, and writing for post-secondary studies are essential. If English is not your first language or you studied in another language, you must provide an English proficiency assessment. Please submit test scores from one of the following tests with your application:
| English language proficiency test | Certificate/diploma/advanced diploma programs | Post-graduate/fast track programs |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | 550 (paper-based test) 80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20) | 560 (paper-based test) 84 (iBT internet-based test) with minimums of 21 |
| IELTS (International English Language Test Service) | 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS) 6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category) 6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0* 7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5** | 6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0 in each section |
| CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) | Overall band of 60, writing 60 | Overall band of 70, writing 60 |
| Cambridge English Exam | C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency | C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency |
| Duolingo English Test*** | 105+ (equivalent to IELTS 6.5) – no band lower than 90 | 115+ (equivalent to IELTS 7.0) – no band lower than 100 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | Overall 54 | Overall 60 |
| OI Digital Institute (Oxford ELLT) | ELLT 6 (IELTS 6.0) | ELLT 7 (IELTS 6.5) |
**For the Personal Support Worker program.
*** Conditions apply.
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Credential Assessment
Since your educational documents are international, you may need to arrange for a Credential Assessment Report to proceed with your admission application. Once we review the documents, you will be notified if additional documentation is necessary. Please visit the websites of recommended companies for detailed instructions on obtaining the required report.
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
Ontario Agricentre 100 Stone Road West Suite 102
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5L3
Tel: 1-519-763-7282
World Education Service (WES)
2 Carleton Street
Suite 1400
Toronto, Ontario M5B 1J3
Tel: 1-416-972-0070
- Please note: Transcripts not in English or French must be translated into English. You should provide word-for-word translations of all documents in the same format as the original. Include original or certified “true” copies of all high school, college, and university records, along with their English translations, with your application form.
Questions?
If you have questions about listed admission requirements or your eligibility, please get in touch!
Email: internationaladmissions@loyalistcollege.com
WhatsApp: +1-613-242-5946