Language Requirements

Language Requirements

Since English is the language of instruction at McKenzie College, all applicants who wish to enter a Certificate or Diploma program must prove adequate proficiency in English as a prerequisite to admission. 

All international applicants will be required to provide proof of proficiency in English in ONE (1) of the following ways:

1. The applicant has studied in a high school in Canada

  • For a minimum of 2 years and,
  • Has achieved a minimum grade of 70% or B in Grade 12 English

2. Completion of Official Language Proficiency

ART & DESIGN PROGRAMS

IELTS 6.0 Overall (General or Academic) with no Band below 5.5

PEARSON TEST Minimum score of 50

TOEFL Minimum test score of 61 (Internet-based test:TOEFL@IBT)

CAEL Minimum band of 60

BUSINESS PROGRAMS

IELTS 6.5 Overall (General or Academic) with no Band below 6.0

PEARSON TEST Minimum score of 58

TOEFL Minimum test score of 79 (Internet-based test:TOEFL@IBT)

CAEL Minimum band of 70

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

IELTS 7.0 Overall (General or Academic) with no Band below 6.5

PEARSON TEST Minimum score of 65

CAEL Minimum band of 70

TOEFL Minimum test score of 96 (Internet-based test:TOEFL@IBT)

3. McKenzie College Language Programs

ART & DESIGN PROGRAMS

English for Academic Purposes, Level 5 (EAP5) at 70% with no component lower than 65%

BUSINESS PROGRAMS

English for Academic Purposes, Level 5 (EAP5) at 75% with no component lower than 70%

SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

English for Academic Purposes, Level 5 (EAP5) at 80% with no component lower than 75%

Test results submission policy

Standardized test results must be issued directly from the testing office. Photocopies will not be accepted. Test scores must be valid and verifiable. Scores more than three years old will not be accepted.

Additional standardized English tests may be accepted.  Please contact our Admission’s Department.

(DUOLINGO is not accepted)

Students who are conditionally accepted to McKenzie College but do not meet these language requirements must complete their English Language Training through our Language Learning Centre.


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