English Language Proficiency Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
The language of instruction at LCV is English. Applicants can demonstrate their English language competency in one of the following ways:
- Achieve minimum scores on tests of English proficiency as described in the English Language Proficiency table below.
- For degree applicants, achieve a grade of 68 percent in any one of: BC English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, Communications 12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12 or equivalent in another high school system. For diploma applicants, achieve a grade of 55 percent in any one of: BC English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, Communications12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12 or equivalent in another high school system. Equivalencies can only be determined by the Chief Academic Officer.
- Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or English Literature, minimum grade of 3 or 68 percent.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A1 or A2 (Higher or Standard level), minimum grade of 5 or better.
- Proof of undergraduate or higher degree conferral from a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the language of instruction.
- Achieve 68 percent or higher in 100-level English language course at a recognized post-secondary institution.
- Successful completion of a minimum of two consecutive full-time academic semesters or quarters of post-secondary course work at an equivalent credential level, with a minimum overall score of 68% for degree and 55% for diploma, at a recognized college or university in which English is the language of instruction. Successful completion is defined as passing all courses for which the student was registered during the two semesters.
- Achieve a PASS on GED administered in English.
- 480 score or higher on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing Section of the SAT.
| ACCEPTED PROOF OF PROFICIENCY | CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA | BACHELOR & ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge International Examinations (Advanced level A-levels) |
B2 First 162+ | CAE C1 Advanced 176+ |
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | 6.5 with min. 6.0 in writing |
| TOEFL iBT | 75 | 80 with min. 20 in writing |
| PTE-A Pearson (in-person only) |
45 with min. of 51 in writing | 61 with min. 60 in writing |
| Duolingo | 85-90 | 105-110 with min. 100 in writing (average of production and literacy scores) |
N.B. All scores must have been obtained within two years of the start date of the program to be considered valid. The admissions team may request further proof of English language proficiency if language errors in your application may be observed
ESL LANGUAGE PATHWAY PARTNER SCHOOLS
| PATHWAY PARTNERS | CERTIFICATE & DIPLOMA | BACHELOR & ASSOCIATE DEGREE |
|---|---|---|
| LCI Language School | Level 6 | Level 8 |
| Centre of English Studies | CES EAP (75% or Higher score) | CES EAP (80% or Higher score) |
| Columbia College | English 097 or higher | English 097 or higher |
| EC Canada |
Upper Intermediate B2 | Pre Advanced B2 |
| EF International Language Colleges | All three B2 Certificates | All three C1 Certificates |
| Oxford International Vancouver | B2-Upper Intermediate | C1-Advanced Level |
| ILAC | Pathway 2.2 Certificate / Level 13 | Pathway 3.2 Certificate |
| ILSC | University Pathway - Level I4 | University Pathway - Level A1 |
| International House (Vancouver/Whistler) | EAP 1 | EAP 2 |
| iTTTi | General English - Upper Intermediate | General English - Upper Intermediate |
| Kaplan Vancouver | B1-Intermediate | B2-Higher Intermediate |
| The Language Gallery (TLG) | UPP Level 5 | UPP Level 6 |
| SELC Language College | Intermediate | Advanced |
| SGIC | Level 8 University Pathway Program | N/A |
| Sprott Shaw Language College | ESL Level 4 | ESL Level 5 |
| St. Giles | B2 | B2 |
| Tamwood | EAP 192 (70% or higher score) | EAP 194 (70% or higher score) |
| Van West College | Level 6 Certificate | Level 7 Certificate |
| VGC | Level 6 | Level 7 |
| Zoni Canada | Higher Intermediate - Level 3 | Higher Intermediate - Level 4 |
* The accepted English Language Requirements and pathway options are subject to change.
English Language Proficiency Requirements
