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Entry Requirements - Admissions

Programs at Conestoga College have attracted students from all parts of the world:

  • People's Republic of China
  • Lebanon
  • Botswana
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Guyana
  • United Kingdom
  • EI Salvador
  • Korea
  • Kuwait
  • Hong Kong
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Grand Cayman
  • Germany
  • Thailand
  • Taiwan
  • Indonesia
  • Japan
  • Ethiopia
  • Pakistan
  • Mexico




Acceptance into Conestoga College requires that you

International Students

1. Meet the program entry requirements.
For complete details please visit the Programs Available page and select the program you are interested in applying to.

2. Meet the language requirements.

  • a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score
    OR
  • an International English Language Testing System IELTS
  • provide proof of English language proficiency equivalent to this level.

Please review table below for minimum entry requirements

  TOEFL IELTS
Diploma / Certificate Program
(excluding Practical Nursing)		 550 with a TWE of 4.5 (213 Electronic) (IBT 79) 6.0 Overall with no band less than 5.5
Degree/Post Graduate Programs
(including Practical Nursing)		 580 with a TWE of 4.5 (237 Electronic) (IBT 92) 6.5 Overall with no band less than 6

If you do not have the English language skills for direct entry into full-time study you may chose to enter Conestoga's ESL/English Language Studies Program.