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