If you do not meet VCC's English admissions requirements, you may study at VCC's ESL Pathway program, or at VCC's partner language schools (ILAC or ILSC) to meet VCC's requirements.
Applicants may use Duolingo English Test results to meet VCC's English language requirements for the following ESL/EAL .
| Course Code | Course Name | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|
| ELSK 0915 | ESL Listening & Speaking 9 | 115-120 (min. 115 in both Conversation and Literacy) |
| ELSK 0920 | ESL Reading & Writing 9 | 115-120 (min. 115 in both Conversation and Literacy) |
| ELSK 0925 | EAL Pathway to University Transfer English | 115-120 (min. 115 in both Conversation and Literacy) |
| ELSK 0815 | ESL Listening & Speaking 8 | 105-110 in Conversation |
| ELSK 0820 | ESL Reading & Writing 8 | 105-110 in Literacy |
| ELSK 0715 | ESL Listening & Speaking 7 | 95-100 in Conversation |
| ELSK 0720 | ESL Reading & Writing 7 | 95-100 in Literacy |
| ELSK 0615 | ESL Listening & Speaking 6 | 75-90 in Conversation |
| ELSK 0620 | ESL Reading & Writing 6 | 75-90 in Literacy |
| ELSK 0515 | ESL Listening & Speaking 5 | 55-70 in Conversation |
| ELSK 0520 | ESL Reading & Writing 5 | 55-70 in Literacy |
Program seats are reserved for domestic students. Any remaining seats may be made available to international students after the domestic student registration finishes, typically a couple of weeks before classes begin. Due to the limitation of international seats, only applicants with a valid study permit may apply. Conditional admission is not available.
Upon completion of VCC English courses with a minimum grade, students may meet the English language requirements. For more details, check the VCC ESL or English courses list. Conditional admission to VCC Academic Programs is not available.
Questions? Ready to apply? Contact study@vcc.ca for more details.
