# Language level needed for college

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/language-level-needed-for-college/13651>\
**Category:** Colleges, Universities, and Higher Education\
**Created:** [July 15, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/language-level-needed-for-college/13651 "2024-07-15T23:12:59Z")\
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**Author:** ![Sie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/aca169/32.png) [@Sie](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Sie)\
**Post date:** [July 15, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/language-level-needed-for-college/13651/1 "2024-07-15T23:12:59Z")

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

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [July 23, 2024, 1:27pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/language-level-needed-for-college/13651/2 "2024-07-23T13:27:04Z")

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Hi there,

Thank you for sharing your question and situation with us.

Here is an excerpt from [OntarioColleges.ca](https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/international-applicants) on English Language Profeciency:

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> 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](https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/tests-diplomas/test-evaluation-francais-tef/) 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](https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/contact-the-colleges) you wish to attend to find out what test and score is needed there.
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> - Test of English As a Foreign Language (TOEFL)  
> Website: [ets.org/toefl](http://www.ets.org/toefl)  
> Telephone: 1-877-863-3546[![](https://az184419.vo.msecnd.net/ontario-colleges/upload/blobid0.png)](https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/international-applicants#)  
> Use Institution Code 0211 when taking the TOEFL test
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> - International English Language Testing System (IELTS)  
> Website: [ielts.org](https://www.ielts.org/)
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> - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)  
> Website: [cael.ca](https://www.cael.ca/)  
> Telephone: 1-855-520-2235[![](https://az184419.vo.msecnd.net/ontario-colleges/upload/blobid0.png)](https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/apply/international-applicants#)  
> If you have taken language tests other than those listed above, please [contact the college’s international department](https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/contact-the-colleges) 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](https://www.ontariocolleges.ca/en/colleges/contact-the-colleges) 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](https://www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/language-proficiency-information) page. You may also find helpful information in [Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)’s article, [Where can I get my international credentials evaluated for education?](https://settlement.org/ontario/education/evaluate-my-credentials/credential-evaluation/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.

Sincerely,

Your [Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Team

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**Author:** ![tarhibniamul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/977dab/32.png) [@tarhibniamul](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/tarhibniamul)\
**Post date:** [July 31, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/language-level-needed-for-college/13651/3 "2024-07-31T22:19:22Z")

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> [@Sie](#):
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> 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.