Language Proficiency
If English is your second language, you will need to provide proof of English proficiency. Niagara College – Toronto will accept the language proficiency scores outlined in the chart below.
Niagara College – Toronto reserves the right to add and remove language proficiency tests at any time.
Meeting or exceeding the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College – Toronto.
The chart represents general admission and may vary from country-specific admission requirements. To learn more about country-specific requirements, please email a NCT Direct Advisor at info@niagaracollegetoronto.ca or contact your NCT registered agent (NCT partner).
Undergraduate & Graduate Admission Requirements
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Minimum overall accepted score for undergraduate diploma programs |
Minimum overall accepted score for graduate certificate programs |
|---|---|
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(B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE) |
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| 169 with no skill below 162 | 176 with no skill below 169 |
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International English Language Testing System (IELTS*) including Indicator Test |
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| 6 (No Individual band under 5.5) | 6.5 (No Individual band under 5.5) |
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Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test |
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| 80 (minimum 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking) | 85 (minimum 22 in Writing and 22 in Speaking) |
| 58 minimum (no skill below 53) | 60+ (no skill below 57) |
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Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) including CAEL Online Proficiency Test |
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| 60 (no individual band less than 50) | 60 (no individual band less than 50) |
| Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program with 70% and no individual grade under 50% | Completion of Level 5 English for Academic Preparation (EAP) program with 75% and no individual grade under 50% |
| EAP Level 5 | EAP Level 6 |
| UPP Level 5 | UPP Level 6 |
| 105 minimum (no individual sub-score below 95) | 120 minimum (no individual subs-core below 100) |
* Niagara College – Toronto recognizes the IELTS Academic tests. The IELTS General tests are not accepted for admissions to academic programs. Please note, meeting or exceeding the minimum score requirements does not guarantee admission to Niagara College - Toronto.
** Niagara College – Toronto recognizes the PTE Academic tests. The PTE Online tests are not accepted for admissions to academic programs.
*** The Language Gallery Canada and Toronto School of Management are Niagara College – Toronto recognized ESL pathway partners.
**** Duolingo: Test certificate must be submitted with the Shareable Public Test Certificate link OR Shared Results within the platform.