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ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants applying to Durham College must meet all English Proficiency requirements. For specific details regarding English Proficiency and required score visit www.durhamcollege.ca/international/english-language-requirements.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
When applying to a program, applicants must meet all program requirements. Please visit your specific program page at www.durhamcollege.ca/programs for complete information regarding requirements. (Information can be found under the Admissions Requirements tab).
COUNTRY REQUIREMENTS
For a comprehensive list of country requirement visit www.durhamcollege.ca/international/country-admissions-information.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
- High school (secondary school) transcript
- High school (secondary school) diploma
- Post-secondary (college or university) transcript – if applicable
- Post-secondary (college or university) degree – if applicable
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (if required)
- Passport
CREDIT TRANSFER INFORMATION
- International requests for credit transfer must include a course-by-course credential assessment from either World Education Services(WES) or the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS).
English Language Requirements
Applicants may be admitted to Durham College for our undergraduate programs if they have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)* or equivalent high school diploma from another country which includes: one senior-level English language credit (from an English speaking country as listed below**), equivalent English Proficiency test results (see chart below), or completion of an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program through one of our recognized English Language Partner schools.
*Applicants from Canadian curriculum high schools both inside and outside of Canada must complete a minimum of three years high school credits to be considered for exemption from TOEFL/Academic IELTS requirements upon provision of a full transcript.
**Applicants with a minimum of three years of high school or post-secondary studies in Canada, Australia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, New Zealand, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom, Some Caribbean*** and selected other countries (see list below) may be exempted from TOEFL/Academic IELTS requirements upon provision of a full transcript. Exceptions may apply, please contact the International’s Education office for full details.
***Excluding international applicants from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico.
MAY AND SEPTEMBER 2021
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Please note due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, Durham College is temporarily accepting the following online English Language Proficiency test for admissions purposes only. All information in this section and which tests are accepted are subject to change without notice. Students can complete the tests online from the safety of their home computer.
Duolingo English Test (DET) https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
Please check English language proficiency requirements for your visa and study permit as required by IRCC for your country with your nearest Canadian Embassy or Visa Application Centre (VAC), as you may still need to write an in-person IELTS or TOEFL test for visa or study permit processing.
For the time being, we will accept official Duolingo English Test results for admissions purposes only for intakes beginning in January 2021, May 2021 and September 2021 unless otherwise noted on the chart below. If IELTS test centres begin to open worldwide, this information may change and Durham College admissions staff will communicate to any students with applications in the system if this occurs. Changes may be made on a country-by-country basis due to the availability of in-person test sites based on COVID-19 cases for individual areas or countries.
| Most one-year certificate programsMost two-year diploma programsMost three-year advanced diploma programs | *Grade 12 English (Canada/USA) or equivalent.Senior High School English examination results, for example: 0level, GCE, CSEC (CXC), IGCSEAcademic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5** Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines. Select programs may require higher scores. TOEFL / PTE / CAEL test scores and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) will not be accepted.IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,RCAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60DET 105 |
| All Ontario college graduate certificate programs, all Bachelor Degrees and the following diploma programs:Dental Assisting (levels I and II)Dental Reception and AdministrationJournalismMassage TherapyMusic Business Administration/Music Business ManagementPolice FoundationsPR and Strategic CommunicationsSocial Service WorkerSport Administration/Sport Management | *See Program webpage for Grade 12 English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements.Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 L,W,S,RCAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70DET 110 |
| Exceptions:Practical NursingCommunicative Disorders Assistant (graduate certificate) | *See Program webpage for Grade 12 English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements for Practical Nursing.Academic IELTS: 7.0, with no band less than 6.5TOEFL: 94, with minimum section scores of 23PTE Academic: Not ApplicableCAEL: Not Applicable |
IELTS ACADEMIC / TOEFL / PTE ACADEMIC EXEMPTIONS
The following applicants may be exempt* from submitting IELTS Academic/TOEFL/PTE Academic scores:
- International students who completed a minimum of three years of full-time secondary or college/university level education in one of the countries where English is an official or the only language of common usage (check below if your country is listed on our ESL exemption list).
- International students who obtain an International Baccalaureate with the medium of instruction in English, and pass in English A from one of the International Schools’ members of the Council of International Schools.
- Graduation from Durham College’s ELC Program or one of Durham College’s English-language partner schools for programs offering conditional admission.
- *At the discretion of the admissions officer
All other students must submit their valid IELTS Academic/TOEFL/PTE Academic scores to International Admissions. Only tests taken in the last 2 years are considered valid.
Students who completed their high school education** in one of the countries listed below may be deemed exempt from IELTS Academic/TOEFL/PTE, depending on their high school graduation results and with a qualifying English grade:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada: All provinces except Quebec
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Liberia
- Marshal Islands
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent & The Grenadines
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Uganda
- United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales)
- USA
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Under discussion: Lesotho, Guam
** If a student does not meet the minimum English grade requirements of Durham College, from their high school /college/university English courses, they will be asked to provide a valid IELTS Academic/TOEFL/PTE Academic test to the college or complete English language training at one of our English language partner schools.2022 INTAKES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCORE REQUIREMENTS
Please note due to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic, Durham College is temporarily accepting the following online English Language Proficiency test for admissions purposes only. All information in this section and which tests are accepted are subject to change without notice. Students can complete the tests online from the safety of their home computer.
Duolingo English Test (DET) https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants
Please check English language proficiency requirements for your visa and study permit as required by IRCC for your country with your nearest Canadian Embassy or Visa Application Centre (VAC), as you may still need to write an in-person IELTS or TOEFL test for visa or study permit processing.
Applicants from SDS countries: India, China, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Morocco and Vietnam will be required to submit an Academic IELTS of 6 with no band score less than 6 if applying through the SDS program (The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post secondary learning institution with a valid DLI)
For the time being, we will accept official Duolingo English Test results for admissions purposes only for intakes beginning in May 2021, September 2021 and January 2022 unless otherwise noted on the chart below. If IELTS test centres begin to open worldwide, this information may change and Durham College admissions staff will communicate to any students with applications in the system if this occurs. Changes may be made on a country-by-country basis due to the availability of in-person test sites based on COVID-19 cases for individual areas or countries.
| Most one-year certificate programsMost two-year diploma programsMost three-year advanced diploma programs | *Grade 12 English (Canada/USA) or equivalent.Senior High School English examination results, for example: O level, GCE, CSEC (CXC), IGCSESee Program webpage for Grade 12 English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements. Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5** Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines. Select programs may require higher scores. TOEFL / PTE / CAEL test scores and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) will not be accepted.IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no sectionbelow 49 L,W,S,RCAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60DET 105 |
| All Ontario college graduate certificate programsBachelor DegreesCompressed, Fast-track programsAnd the following diploma program:PR and Strategic Communications | *See Program webpage for Grade 12 English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements.Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band score less than 6.0IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22PTE Academic: 60 minimum overall, no section below 57 L,W,S,RCAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70DET 110 |
| Exceptions:Practical NursingCommunicative Disorders Assistant (graduate certificate) | *See Program webpage for Grade 12 English/Senior High School English examination minimum requirements for Practical Nursing.Academic IELTS: 7.0, with no band less than 6.5TOEFL: 94, with minimum section scores of 23PTE Academic: Not ApplicableCAEL: Not ApplicableDET: Not Applicable |
IELTS ACADEMIC / TOEFL/ DET / PTE ACADEMICEXEMPTIONS
The following applicants may be exempt* from submitting IELTS Academic/TOEFL/DET/PTE Academic scores:
- International students who completed a minimum of three years of full-time secondary or college/university level education in one of the countries where English is an official or the only language of common usage (check below if your country is listed on our ESL exemption list).
- International students who obtain an International Baccalaureate with the medium of instruction in English, and pass in English A from one of the International Schools’ members of the Council of International Schools.
- Graduation from Durham College’s ELC Program or one of Durham College’s English-language partner schools for programs offering conditional admission.
- *At the discretion of the admissions officer
All other students must submit their valid IELTS Academic/TOEFL/PTE Academic scores to International Admissions. Only tests taken in the last 2 years are considered valid.
Students who completed their high school education** in one of the countries listed below may be deemed exempt from IELTS Academic/TOEFL/PTE, depending on their high school graduation results and with a qualifying English grade:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Botswana
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada: All provinces except Quebec
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Liberia
- Marshal Islands
- Mauritius
- Micronesia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Lucia
- St. Vincent & The Grenadines
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Uganda
- United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales)
- USA
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
- Under discussion: Lesotho, Guam
** If a student does not meet the minimum English grade requirements of Durham College, from their high school /college/university English courses, they will be asked to provide a valid IELTS Academic/TOEFL/PTE Academic test to the college or complete English language training at one of our English language partner schools.
Admission requirements
COLLEGE ELIGIBILITY
The minimum admission requirement for postsecondary programs is one of the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- Equivalent secondary school diploma from another province or territory in Canada (Please note: A recognized equivalent to an OSSD may be accepted if you meet the levels, subjects and overall averages required for admission to the college. Generally the requirement is successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma except in Quebec where the equivalent is Secondary V) or
- Equivalent secondary school diploma from outside of Canada, including a course-by-course breakdown. Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have their documents evaluated by a credential assessment service (ICAS) and submit proof of educational qualifications in order to determine if their level of achievement is equivalent to an OSSD.
Please note: only original or certified copies of academic records will be accepted. In addition, documents not written in English must be submitted with a certified, true translation. Evaluations could take several weeks to complete so please allow enough time for your results to be forwarded to your college choices in order to meet the admission deadlines.
MATURE STUDENT STATUS
Mature Student Status refers to applicants 19 years and older by the beginning of classes with the admission requirements but who have not completed a high school diploma. You must submit your application and any relevant transcripts to ontariocolleges.ca. For applicants who are missing prerequisite courses, additional studies, testing or upgrading may be necessary to meet admission requirements.
Applicants are considered on an individual basis. Meeting the minimum admissions requirement does not guarantee entrance to a program.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Some programs require you to meet additional admission criteria including, but not limited to, specific academic prerequisites like tests or questionnaires and the submission of a portfolio. Admission eligibility requirements for each program may vary and are listed in detail in the program section of this calendar.
It is your responsibility to complete these requirements as part of the admission process. Detailed instructions and deadlines will be provided when you apply.
Please note: You are responsible for knowing the requirements for entering a particular profession (e.g. physical attributes/qualifications, being addiction free, having a clear criminal reference check, etc.).
EQUIVALENT ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS OTHER PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES
Applicants whose secondary school studies have been completed outside Ontario must submit evidence of equivalent standing. Recognized equivalents to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) may be accepted if the applicant meets the requirements for admission to the college level, subjects and overall averages required. Generally, the requirement is successful completion of a Grade 12 diploma, except for Quebec where the equivalent is Secondary V.
EQUIVALENT ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE OF CANADA
If you already have a Credential Assessment Report issued by World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS), contact the agency to see if the report can be forwarded to ontariocolleges.ca. They will distribute the results to all the colleges you have applied to.
You will be required to submit either a post graduate comprehensive – course by course report from ICAS or a comprehensive report from WES. This assessment must be received by ontariocolleges.ca on or before February 1 for a fall start, October 1 for a winter start and January 1 for a spring start to be considered for the oversubscribed programs. In some cases, the assessment could take as long as 5 weeks. We suggest that you submit both your Secondary (High School) documents report and Post Secondary (College/University) documents; this will assist Durham College in assessing your marks for entry.
To obtain a Credential Assessment Report visit either ICAS (1.800.321.6021) or WES (1.866.343.0070) for information about obtaining a report and having it transmitted to colleges. Additional information is also available at ontariocolleges.ca.
English Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants whose first language is not English or who are internationally educated in a non‐English speaking country must meet Durham College’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
Country Admission Information
The following chart outlines documents required for admission by country.
If your country is not listed please see the general admission requirements or contact the International Student Office. Please also remember to also check the English language requirements.
Any grades listed are minimum requirements and an admission decision is at the discretion of Durham College based on the competitiveness of the individual program. Subject to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
| Country | Qualifications** | Fast-Track or Graduate Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| A | ||
| Anguilla | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Antigua and Barbuda | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Argentina | One of the following:Bachillerato.Bachillerato Especializado Perito Mercantil.Técnico. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Armenia | Atestat mijnakarg (lriv) yndhanur krtutyan (Certificate of (Complete) Secondary General Education) | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Australia | Senior Secondary Certificate of Education | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| B | ||
| Belize | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Bahamas | Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) showing passes in six academic subjects including English. A minimum grade representing 65 per cent or higher (A, B, C or 1, 2, 3) is required at General Proficiency Level. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Bangladesh | One of the following:Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediate Certificate in arts, science or commerce/certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education.General Certificate of Education (GCE) 0 Level. Requires a minimum of five academic subjects, including English, with a grade of C. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. Students in first and second division are eligible for admission.Please note: we do not accept consolidated mark sheets for university degrees. |
| Barbados | Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) showing passes in five Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in five academic subjects including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Bermuda | Bermuda Secondary School Certificate.GCE 0 and A Level examination results issued by the examination body.Must show passes in five academic subjects including English. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Brazil | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of one of the following:Certificado de Habilitacao Basica with a minimum score of seven in applicable subjects.Certificado de Conclusao de 2 Grau.Diploma de Tecnico de 2 Grau/de Nivel Medio. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| C | ||
| British Virgin Islands | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Cayman Islands | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Cameroon | One of the following:GCE (O or A Level).Baccalauréat. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies (if language of instruction is not English) of university degree and transcripts. |
| Chile | Graduation certificate or diploma issued by the Ministerio de Educación. Relevant subjects must be completed with a minimum grade of 4.5 and above. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| China | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of one of the following:National Senior High School Examination with a minimum grade of 65 per cent or C in relevant subjects (School Leaving Certificate).Graduation Certificate awarded by senior (upper) middle school; may be academic or vocationally oriented with a minimum of C or 65 per cent in relevant subjects.High school transcripts, which must show all courses completed and grades achieved for all three years of study. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato (Diploma de Bachiller), completed with a minimum grade of 6.5 or 65 percent in relevant subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| D | ||
| Dominica | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| E | ||
| Egypt | Certificate of General Secondary Education | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| El Salvador | Bachillerato/Bachiller.Diploma de Education Media.The above must be completed with a minimum grade of 6.0 to 7.0 (bueno) in relevant subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| F | ||
| France | One of the following:Diplôme de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degrè (Baccalaureat).Baccalaureat de Technicien/Technologique Professional.Certificat de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires.Brevet de Technicien. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| G | ||
| The Gambia | West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC scratch card required) | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Grenada | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Germany | Abitur.Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife.Zeugnis der Fachhochschulreife.The above must be completed with a minimum grade of seven or Befriedgend in relevant courses. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Ghana | One of the following:West African School Certificate Examination (WASCE) GCE 0 Levels with a minimum grade of 4 in five relevant subjects.WASCE GCE A Levels with a minimum grade of D in five relevant subjects.Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) with a minimum grade of 4 in six relevant subjects.GCE 0 Level showing passes in five academic subjects including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted.WAEC – exams must show 5 passes at C6 or higher, including English as C4 or higher. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Guyana | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grades of 1, 2 and 3 are accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| H | ||
| Hong Kong | One of the following:Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with a minimum of five subjects.Chinese University of Hong Kong Matriculation Examination with a minimum of five subjects passed.University of London General Certificate of Education at the Ordinary Level with a minimum of six subjects passed with grades of A, B and C. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| I | ||
| India | One of the following:All India Senior School Certificated awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).Indian School Certificate awarded by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE).Year 10 and 12 State Board ExamsHigher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediary Certificate/Statement of MarksPlease note: school record is not sufficient. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. Applicants must have been placed in first or second division to qualify. Gaps of more than 5 years will be considered on a case by case basis. |
| Indonesia | One of the following:Surat Tanda Tarnat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Tingkat Atas (STTB-SMA)/Certificate of Completion of Academic Senior Secondary School with a minimum grade of six in relevant subjects.GCE 0 Level showing passes in five academic subjects, of which one is English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted.A minimum grade of eight is required overall. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Iran | Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum passing average of eleven and a minimum grade of 12 in relevant subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Ireland | GCE 0 Level showing passes in five academic subjects, including English. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Italy | Diploma di Maturita before 1999.Diploma de Esame di StatoClassico del Corso di LiceoClassico/LiceoScientifico (since 1999).All of the above must be completed with a minimum grade of good (buono) equivalent to 65 per cent in required program subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| J | ||
| Jamaica | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grades of 1, 2 and 3 are accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Japan | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with abminimum grade of three in relevant subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| K | ||
| Kazakhstan | Svidetel’stvo/o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education). | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum passing grade of C (plain) in five or more relevant subjects, including English. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| M | ||
| Malaysia | One of the following:SPM Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysia Certificate of Education).UEC Unified Examination Certificate (Senior Middle Level). | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Mauritius | One of the following:Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) or GCE O Level.Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) or GCE A Level. | Fast-track or post-graduate certificate. Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato with a minimum grade of 6.5 or C in required subjects.Completion of a Preparatoria program. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Montserrat | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education Standard X Examination (Matriculation). | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| N | ||
| Nepal | Higher Secondary School Certificate/Proficiency Certificate/ Mark Sheets. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Nigeria | One of the following:West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC scratch card required).Senior School Certificate (NECO scratch card required).GCE O or A Levels.WAEC or NECO exams must show 5 passes at C6 or higher, including English as C4 or higher. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts with a minimum of second-class lower division* (2:2).*No more than a 5 year gap in education. |
| P | ||
| Pakistan | Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate with a minimum overall grade of 50%. A minimum grade of 50% is required for all required subject/s | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. Applicants must have been placed in first or second division to qualify. Gaps of more than 5 years will be considered on a case by case basis. |
| Peru | Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Philippines | Prior to 2018, Junior High School Diploma + 2 years of academic Post-Secondary studies, with a minimum passing grade of C and transcripts2018 onwards, Senior High School Katunayan / Katibayan diploma and transcript | Scanned original university degree diploma and official transcripts. |
| Poland | One of the following:General Lyceum (Liceum Ogólnokształcące).Liceum Profilowane.All students must take the Egzamin dojrzalosci (Maturity examination). | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| R | ||
| Romania | Diploma de Baccalaureat/Maturitate. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Russian Federation | Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) with a minimum grade of three in required subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Rwanda | One of the following:Ordinary Level Certificate of Education Certificate and Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education Certificate.Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l’Enseignement Secondaire. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| S | ||
| Saudi Arabia | Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 70 percent in relevant subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Singapore | One of the following:Singapore/Cambridge GCSE Ordinary Level, with a required five subjects with a grade of C and six orSingapore/Cambridge GCE Advanced Level. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| South Africa | National Senior School Certificate (NSC) with a minimum passing grade of 50 percent in four subjects including English. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. (Second class/division or higher) |
| South Korea | Academic Upper Secondary School Certificate (Immumgye Kodung Hakkyo Choeupchang) with a minimum grade of C (Yang). | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Sri Lanka | One of the following:Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level) GCE A Level, results showing at least five subjects passed with a minimum grade A, B or C.Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary level) GCE O Level, showing at least five subjects passed with a minimum grade A, B, C and D (Distinction). | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| St. Lucia | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
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| Taiwan | Senior Secondary Leaving Certificate with a minimum grade of 65 per cent or C in relevant subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Tanzania | Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) showing passes in five subjects, including relevant subjects. Minimum grade of A, B or C is accepted.Confirmation of Results sent directly from the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA). | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Thailand | MAW 6 with a minimum grade of 2 in relevant subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Trinidad and Tobago | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State Secondary School Diploma).Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Secondary School Completion Diploma).Lise Diplomasi (Private Secondary School Diploma).All of the above with a grade of A, B, C, or 3, 4, 5 in relevant subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Turks and Caicos Islands | One of the following:CSEC showing passes in five CXC subjects including English. Minimum grade of 1, 2 and 3 is accepted.For CXC completed prior to 1998, a grade of A, B or 1, 2 is required.GCE 0 Level showing passes in six academic subjects, including English. Minimum grades of A, B and C are accepted. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
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| Uganda | Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Secondary Education (Attestat) with a minimum grade of four (Zadivilno) in required subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| United Arab Emirates | Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Thanawiya) or Secondary Technical/Commercial/Agricultural School diploma.All of the above must be completed with a minimum grade representing 65 per cent or higher in required program subjects. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| United Kingdom (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland) | One of the following:GCE.O Level with a minimum of five academic subjects, including English, with a minimum grade of C. | Scanned original copy of university degree and transcripts. |
| United States | Secondary school transcripts (including school profile) with a minimum grade of 60 percent in required program subjects. | Scanned original copy of university degree or college diploma and transcripts. |
| Uzbekistan | O’rta Ma’lumot To’g’risida Shahodatnoma/Certificate of Secondary Education, Addendum to certificate. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. Diploma and supplement to the diploma. |
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| Venezuela | One of the following:Bachiller.Bachiller en Humanidades.Bachiller en Ciencias.Bachiller en Arte.Técnico Medio. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
| Vietnam | Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học (Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma) with a minimum grade of five in relevant subjects.Academic record for each year of study. | Scanned original copy along with notarized English-translated copies of university degree and transcripts. |
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| Zambia | One of the following:Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) School Certificate / General Certificate of Education with a minimum grade of 6 in 5 subjects, including English and any other required subject.General Certificate of Education (GCE / IGCSE) at Ordinary Level with a minimum grade of C in 5 subjects, including English Language and any other required subject. | Scanned original copy of university degree or college diploma and transcripts. |
| Zimbabwe | One of the following:Zimbabwe Certificate of Secondary Education at Ordinary Level with a minimum grade of C or 6 in five relevant subjectsCambridge School Certificate with a minimum grade of C or 6 in five relevant subjects.General Certificate of Education (GCE) at Ordinary Level with a minimum of five academic subjects, including English, with a minimum grade of C. | Scanned original copy of university degree or college diploma and transcripts. |
**Academic requirements subject to change.
Admission Requirements
Note: Applicants must meet all other entrance requirements for specific programs applied to. Please visit your specific program page at www.durhamcollege.ca/programs for complete information regarding entrance requirements.
Applicants with a minimum of three years of secondary school or post-secondary studies in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, United States, United Kingdom and some Caribbean* and select other countries will be exempted from Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)/International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) requirements upon provision of a full transcript with a qualifying English grade. Exceptions may apply, please contact the International office for full details.
*Excluding international applicants from Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti and Puerto Rico.
IGCSE
- 5 passes at grades A-C, including English language (not English as a second language) and any other required program subjects
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE(IB) DIPLOMA
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects including three passes at the Higher Level (HL).
- Diploma points are also considered.
- Minimum scores of 24 will be considered but scores of 28 or higher are recommended for competitive programs.
- Medium of instruction must be English with a pass in English A.
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