English Language Proficiency Requirements

    Applicants whose native language is not English require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs:

    • TOEFL IBT with a minimum overall score of 85
    • IELTS or IELTS Indicator with a minimum overall score of 5.5
    • Duolingo with a minimum overall score of 11

    • Applicants whose native language is not English require the following English language proficiency minimum scores for direct entry into most academic programs:

    Program-specific Admission Requirements

    Students must also satisfy the admission criteria for their program of choice. Contact international student councillor for more details.

    Transfer Students

    We welcome and encourage applications from students wishing to transfer from another post-secondary institution.

    In addition to meeting our regular admission requirements, transfer students seeking credit for earlier post-secondary work must submit a detailed overview of their program of study and official course outlines for each course they have completed.

    Transfer credits will be determined on a case-by-case basis in accordance with A P College faculty standard. Transfer applicants should apply early to ensure time for faculty to review course outlines.

    All applicants must disclose any prior attendance at other post-secondary institutions in Canada or abroad, regardless of whether they are seeking transfer credit. Failure to disclose this information may result in a rejection of the student’s application.

    Exemptions

    An international applicant is not required to submit proof of English Language proficiency if:

    The applicant has studied in a high school in Canada for a minimum of 1 year and has achieved a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 English.

    -OR-

    The applicant has studied in an English-speaking high school for a minimum of 1 year and is applying from one of the following countries:

    American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Island, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pacific Island Trust Territory, Ryukyu Island, Seychelles, Republic of Singapore, Republic of South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

    -OR-

    The applicant has studied in an English language school (secondary or higher) for a minimum of 3 years and can offer one of the following tests or qualifications:

    • A Level English Literature with minimum grade of C
    • Norway English 3rd Year Upper Secondary with minimum grade of 4
    • Sweden English 3rd Year Upper Secondary with minimum grade of VG
    • Denmark English 3rd Year Upper Secondary with minimum grade of 10
    • India CBSE & CISCE year 12 English with minimum grade of 75%
    • Pakistan Board of Intermediate Education year 12 with minimum grade of 75%

    -OR-

    A credential evaluation report completed from World Education Service (WES) which helps institutions like schools, employers, licensing boards and immigration authorities to understand your educational equivalency with Canadian standards. In all cases, the Alberta Paramount College reserves the right to require proof of language proficiency before permission will be granted to register in academic courses.