English Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at Providence University College and Seminary.  All students whose mother tongue is not English must submit an official test score as part of registration.

A TOEFL score, or any other official score, is acceptable for registration purposes. The Brandt English Language Institute will convert your score to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for placement.  For further information, contact the admissions office.

Official scores can be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to the International Admissions Officer of Providence by using institutional code 6585.  Students with high enough scores may enter regular studies directly if they meet other entrance requirements.

 Please note:

1. It is possible to have the official test score requirement waived.  If you have successfully completed three years of secondary or post secondary education at an institution that uses English as the language of instruction, please submit an official transcript. Further information about the institution or the instruction may be required before the waiver is granted.
2. If you have been in English classes in Canada and have CLB scores, please submit them in lieu of an official test score.
3. Providence reserves the right to require any student to submit proof of adequate English skills before admission regardless of educational background, citizenship status, country of origin, or stated primary language.
4. Some programs, such as Counselling, require excellent speaking and listening skills in English. Additional English testing may be required before admittance.
5. CLB8 is required for entrance into Providence College.  CLB9 is required for entrance into Providence Seminary.  After completing CLB8, If a student successfully completes one semester of studies at Providence College (minimum 4 courses), they are assumed to have CLB9 without further testing.
6. If a student in college or seminary appears to be struggling academically, additional English testing may be required.  This will be upon the recommendation of a professor or the Vice Presidents of Providence College and Seminary.  If the results of the testing indicate the need, the student will be required to improve their English skills before resuming regular studies.
7. Any student arriving on campus without submitting an official score will automatically be placed in a Pre-ELI Tutorship course.