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 (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 20.)
Degree**
6.5 IELTS Academic (with no band less than 6.0)
88 TOEFL (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 22.)
Graduate certificate
(Some IT/engineering program required test scores may vary)
6.5 IELTS Academic (with no band less than 6.0)
88 TOEFL (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 22.)
*excluding: Advertising and Marketing Communications, Business - Insurance, Community Pharmacy Assistant, Fitness and Health Promotion, Food Processing Technician, Journalism, Hearing Instrument Specialist, Massage Therapy, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, Public Relations, and Veterinary Technician diploma programs
**including: Advertising and Marketing Communications, Business - Insurance, Community Pharmacy Assistant, Fitness and Health Promotion, Food Processing Technician, Journalism, Hearing Instrument Specialist, Massage Therapy, Nutrition and Food Service Management, Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, Public Relations, and Veterinary Technician 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 General Arts and Science: English Language Studies program.
EAS equivalency chart
Please note: Conestoga College will continue to accept the Duolingo English Test as proof of English proficiency for the Winter, Spring, and Fall 2025 intakes. To take the test, go to englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants. For score details, see Admission information - English language requirements.
| 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 (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 20.) |
53-57 |
| Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs** |
6.5 No band less than 6 |
88 (Effective January 2024, no individual skill less than 22.) |
58-60 |
Please note: The above level equivalencies are subject to change. Each level is based on the 4-month English program. The length of time to complete the program varies by student, depending on effort and aptitude for learning the language.