English Language Requirements

English language proficiency ensures that all applicants can effectively communicate and comprehend the English language across key areas, including speaking, listening, reading and writing.

It's important to note that the English language proficiency requirement is different than an academic English requirement.

All applicants, regardless of citizenship or country of origin, must meet English language proficiency in one of the following ways:

1. Successfully complete a year of full-time education in English:
   • in Canada, including high school or a combination of secondary and post-secondary education.
   • in a country where English is the official language of instruction. Lakeland College maintains a list of countries that satisfy English proficiency
2. Successfully complete one of the following in English:
   • a grade of 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
   • a grade of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 (final blended grade including diploma or provincial exam mark) or Canadian equivalent
   • a grade of B or better in an O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course
   • a grade of B+ or better in 6 credit transferable university-level English Language and Literature course completed at a recognized English language institution
3. Successfully achieve an acceptable score on one of our approved English language evaluation tests. Tests must be taken within two years of the start date of the program.

See further details (including required scores) below.

English language evaluation tests

Note: The Health Care Aide program follows Alberta Health's English Language Proficiency requirements which differ from the evaluation tests noted above. Refer to Health Care Aide requirements for details.