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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 19 years of age by the program start date and without an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) by the start of the program. 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

Most 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 Program/Courses for specific program information. It is the responsibility of each applicant to complete these requirements as part of the admission process.

Revoked: If your Offer of Admission has been revoked, it is due to outstanding admission requirements not being satisfied. As a result, your acceptance has been revoked. Other programs that the College offers for this term can be reviewed here.

Suspended: The program to which you have applied has been suspended by the College. This means that the College will not be offering this program for this term. Other programs that the College offers for this term can be reviewed here.

Cancelled: If your Offer of Admission has been cancelled, it is due to your not confirming or paying your fees on time. If you are still interested in the program, please call the Registrar’s Office at 613-727-0002.

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	Internet-Based – 88+ minimums of 22	Internet-Based – 88+ minimums of 22
IELTS	Overall band of 6.0	Overall band of 6.5	Overall band of 6.5
CAEL	Overall score of 60	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.