English Language Proficiency Requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
The language of instruction at LaSalle College Vancouver is English. All applicants to academic programs must demonstrate competency in the English language. English language competency can be demonstrated in 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.
Required English Language Proficiency Scores
The tables below delineate the English language proficiency scores required for diploma and degree studies at LCV.
| 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.
Language Courses
If you are not fully comfortable in the English language, you may take language courses at LCI Language School Vancouver. LCI Language School is one of the two language schools that are part of the LCI Education network. They have a variety of courses and schedules for you to choose from. You can either take some language courses before your program starts, or you can take evening language courses during your study at LaSalle College Vancouver.
For more information about English courses offered at LCI Language School Vancouver, please visit their website.
