Entrance Requirements
Achieve your academic and professional aspirations
Our entrance requirements are designed to ensure that every student is prepared to succeed in their chosen program of study. Whether you are applying for a diploma, certificate, or specialized course, it’s important to review the specific qualifications needed for admission.
We encourage both domestic and international applicants to explore our requirements carefully and reach out to our recruitment team with any questions. By understanding the necessary academic credentials, language proficiency standards, and other entry criteria, you’ll be well on your way to joining a supportive and dynamic learning community at Arbutus College.
Entrance Requirements:
Requirement # 1:
High school completion or higher.
Applicants who have not completed High School may be considered for admission through the college’s Prior Learning Assessment process. Please contact info@arbutuscollege.com for more information.
Requirement # 2:
English proficiency.
Starting January 1, 2025, Arbutus College (as well as all other PTIB institutions) can accept the following English proficiency options:
| Approved English proficiency exam: | Required score for direct entry into all Arbutus College programs: |
|---|---|
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Minimum overall score of 5.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT | Minimum overall score of 46 |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | Minimum overall score of 95 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | Minimum overall score of 43 |
| ITEP Academic | Minimum overall score of 3.5 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) | Minimum overall score of 160 or "C" |
| Cambridge Linguaskill | Minimum overall B2 level |
| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Minimum overall score of 40 |
| Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) | Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5 |
| LANGUAGECERT Academic | Minimum overall B2 level |
| The Michigan English Test (MET) | Minimum overall B2 level |
| EIKEN | Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1 |
