In order to be accepted to a Conestoga College program, you must:
- Meet the program admission requirements
- Provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE*
6.0 IELTS Academic (with no band less than 5.5) 80 TOEFL
DEGREE**
6.5 IELTS Academic (with no band less than 6.0) 88 TOEFL
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
(Some IT/engineering program required test scores may vary) 6.5 IELTS Academic (with no band less than 6.0) 88 TOEFL
*excluding: Advertising and Marketing Communications, Business - Insurance, Food Processing Technician, Journalism, Massage Therapy, Practical Nursing, and Public Relations diploma programs
**including: Advertising and Marketing Communications, Business - Insurance, Food Processing Technician, Journalism, Practical Nursing, and Public Relations diploma programs
If you do not have the English language skills for direct entry into full-time post-secondary programs, you may choose to enter Conestoga's English for Academic Studies (EAS) program.
EAS equivalency chart
Please note: Conestoga College is temporarily accepting the Duolingo English Test as proof of English proficiency. To take the test, go to englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants. For score details, see Admission information - language.
| Conestoga English Level | IELTS Academic
Overall Band | TOEFL iBT | Pearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 0-2.5 | 0-29 | |
| Level 2 | 3.0-4.0 No band less than 2 | 30-45 |
|
| Level 3 | 4.5-5.0 No band less than 4.5 | 46-60 | 36-45 |
| Level 4 | 5.0-6.0 No band less than 5 | 61-79 | 46-52 |
| Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs* | 6.0 No band less than 5.5 | 80 | 53-57 |
| Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs** | 6.5 No band less than 6 | 88 | 58-60 |