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College Eligibility

The basic admission requirement for post-secondary programs in the Ontario Community College system is one of the following:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent; or
  • Academic and Career Entrance (A.C.E.) Ontario College Certificate; or
  • General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certificate; or
  • Mature Student Status -  Mature student is defined as over 19 years of age and without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).  Applicants requesting mature student status will be considered on an individual basis and will be referred to the Test Centre for an evaluation of their academic potential. Mature applicants must also meet the specific program eligibility requirements in order to be accepted.

 
Program Eligibility

Some programs require that applicants meet other admission criteria. These may include specific academic prerequisites, the completion of an essay, test or questionnaire; the submission of a portfolio and/or attendance at an information session. The admission requirements for each program are listed in detail in the Program Descriptions section of the Calendar (refer to Program/Courses for specific program information). It is the responsibility of each applicant to complete these requirements as part of the admission process. 
     
English Language Assessment (for evaluation of English Language skills for people whose first language is not English).
TEST PROGRAM TYPE
  Post-secondary Diploma and Certificate Programs Baccalaureate in Applied Studies Programs Ontario Graduate Certificate Programs *
TOEFL** Internet-Based – 80+ minimums of 20
Computer-Based – 213 		Internet-Based – 88+ minimums of 22
 Computer-Based – 237		 Internet-Based – 88+ minimums of 22
Computer-Based – 237
IELTS Overall band of 6.5 Overall band of 7.0 Overall band of 7.0
CAEL Overall score of 50 Overall score of 70 and a Writing Performance score of 60 Overall score of 70 and a Writing Performance score of 60

* Some exceptions apply

TOEFL = Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS = International English Language Testing Service
CAEL = Canadian Academic English Language Assessment

** TOEFL test results are valid for two years from the test date. The TOEFL test results must be current and valid by the start date of the program.