English Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Algonquin College is English. All students admitted to Algonquin College must meet a minimum level of English Language proficiency. There are multiple ways that this condition can be met. The primary way is through completion of a Standardized English test, such as the Academic IELTS, TOEFL, CAEL OR completion of the Algonquin College EAP program. You will be exempt from the Academic IELTS/TOEFL and EAP Program requirement if you meet any of the conditions on the list below.

  1. Completed one year of recognized, full-time post-secondary education (not language training) in English in an English speaking country, see list of countries below.
  2. Completed secondary education in English in a country other than Canada where English is the principal language. See list below.
  3. Completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or Canadian provincial equivalent) and English credit (Grade 12 U, M or C) issued by a Canadian school board.
  4. Successfully completed the Advanced Placement (AP) English Language & Composition or AP Literature & Composition; or completed the International Baccalaureate English A (higher-level or standard-level).
  5. Graduated from an authorized Algonquin College ESL pathway program.
  6. Successfully completed the Algonquin College EAP program.

List of countries in which English is an official primary language:

A Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia
B Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands
C Canada, Cayman Islands, Cook Islands
D Dominica
F Falkland Islands, Fiji
G Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana
I Ireland
J Jamaica
K Kenya, Kiribati
L Lesotho, Liberia
M Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Monserrat
N Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria
P Papua New Guinea, Philippines
S St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore,
Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland
T Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos
U Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America
V Vanuatu
Z Zambia, Zimbabwe

Algonquin College reserves the right to require a successfully completed language proficiency test based on the requirements of the specific program.