Language level needed for college

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What is the language level required for new immigrants to apply to the college?

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Here is an excerpt from OntarioColleges.ca on English Language Profeciency:

If you are applying to a program taught in English, and if English is not your first language, proof of English proficiency is required. If you are applying to a program taught in French, you may need to complete a Test for Evaluating French to determine your French language skills.
English Language TestingThe following three services evaluate language skills of people whose first language is not English. Contact the college you wish to attend to find out what test and score is needed there.

• Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  Website: ets.org/toefl
  Telephone: 1-877-863-3546
  Use Institution Code 0211 when taking the TOEFL test

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  Website: ielts.org

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
  Website: cael.ca
  Telephone: 1-855-520-2235
  If you have taken language tests other than those listed above, please contact the college’s international department to determine whether they will meet language testing requirements.
  Some colleges may also ask you to take a college language assessment test and / or enroll in an English as a Second Language program before being accepted as a full-time student in a college program.
  English Upgrading
  Many colleges offer English as a Second Language programs to help you improve your language skills. Contact the International Office at the college of your choice for more information.

You may want to search for the language level requirements of the program you are interested in on their respective University/College websites. For example, if you were interested in Centennial College, you can find this information on their Language Proficiency Information page. You may also find helpful information in Settlement.Org’s article, Where can I get my international credentials evaluated for education?

We hope this information is helpful. Please follow up with us if you have any further questions.

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@Sie

What is the language level required for new immigrants to apply to the college?

Cracking the language barrier is a must for international students aiming for U.S. or Canadian colleges. TOEFL and IELTS are your golden tickets to proving your English prowess. In the States, you generally need a TOEFL iBT score of 80-100 or an IELTS band score of 6.0-7.0 to impress admissions officers.
Canada welcomes TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and CAEL scores. But hey, the good news? Some schools might give you a pass if you’ve already studied in English or earned a degree in an English-speaking country.