English is the language used for instruction and communication at BCIT. All applicants and registrants, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin, must demonstrate a satisfactory level of English proficiency. This proficiency requirement ensures that all students have the necessary language skills to succeed in their chosen courses and programs. The assessment of English Language Proficiency (ELP) is based on the categories listed below.
If your program requires Category 1, you must meet at least one of the English Language Proficiency assessments listed below.
Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program you’re applying to.
| Assessment | Score/Mark |
|---|---|
| English Studies 12 or English First People 12 or Acceptable equivalent high school course |
73% |
| BCIT English Competency Assessment*: COMM 0015 – English Competency Assessment and COMM 0033 – English Speaking and Listening Assessment |
80% |
| COMM 1009 – Technical Writing: Definitions, Instructions and Process Descriptions | 73% |
| COMM 1103 – Introduction to Business and Technical Communication | 73% |
| COMM 1106 – Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component) | 73% |
| BCIT Professional English Language Development (PELD)*: COMM 0030 – Speaking and Listening Skills for EAL Students 2 and COMM 0005 – Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4 |
80% |
| COMM 0007 – Introductory Communication for Technology Entry and COMM 0016 – Communication with ELT |
73% S |
| BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 International Student Entry Program (ISEP) |
70% |
| * means minimum grades for each course must be achieved. | |
| Articulated EAP courses | 80% or A- |
| 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, Humanities or Social Sciences from an English speaking institution | 73% |
| Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test | 80 overall band score with no component below 70 |
| Cambridge Assessment English BCIT ISEP Online test (Cambridge Linguaskill) |
C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with minimum overall score of 185 |
| Duolingo English Test | 130 overall No integrated subscore less than 105 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Note: IELTS Academic Only |
Overall score 7 No band less than 6.0 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score 65 No skill score less than 60 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
BCIT Destination code: 9110 |
Overall score 90 No section score less than 20 |
If your program requires Category 2, you must meet at least one of the English Language Proficiency assessments listed below.
Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program you’re applying to.
| Assessment | Score/Mark |
|---|---|
| English Studies 12 or English First People 12 or Acceptable equivalent high school course |
67% |
| BCIT English Competency Assessment*: COMM 0015 – English Competency Assessment and COMM 0033 – English Speaking and Listening Assessment |
70% |
| COMM 1009 – Technical Writing: Definitions, Instructions and Process Descriptions | 67% |
| COMM 1106 – Introduction to Business and Technical Communication (With Language Development Component) | 67% |
| BCIT Professional English Language Development (PELD)*: COMM 0030 – Speaking and Listening Skills for EAL Students 2 and COMM 0005 – Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4 |
70% |
| COMM 0007 – Introductory Communication for Technology Entry and COMM 0016 – Communication with ELT |
67%
S |
| BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 International Student Entry Program (ISEP) |
60% |
| * means minimum grades for each course must be achieved. | |
| Articulated EAP courses | 70% or B |
| 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, Humanities or Social Sciences from an English speaking institution | 67% |
| Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test | 70 overall band score with no component below 60 |
| Cambridge Assessment English BCIT ISEP Online test (Cambridge Linguaskill) |
B2 First or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with minimum overall score of 176 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall No integrated subscore less than 95 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Note: IELTS Academic Only |
Overall score 6.5 No band less than 5.5 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score 60 No skill score less than 60 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
BCIT Destination code: 9110 |
Overall score 86 No section score less than 20 |
| BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment | The BCIT Trades Entry Assessment (English) can be used as a measure of English proficiency for certain trades programs. Please refer to the program entrance requirements for details. |
If your program requires Category 3, you must meet at least one of the English Language Proficiency assessments listed below.
Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program you’re applying to.
| Assessment | Score/Mark |
|---|---|
| English Studies 12 or English First People 12 or Acceptable equivalent high school course |
50% |
| BCIT English Competency Assessment*: COMM 0015 – English Competency Assessment and COMM 0033 – English Speaking and Listening Assessment |
50% |
| COMM 1009 – Technical Writing: Definitions, Instructions and Process Descriptions | 50% |
| BCIT Professional English Language Development (PELD)*: COMM 0030 – Speaking and Listening Skills for EAL Students 2 and COMM 0005 – Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4 |
50% |
| COMM 0007 – Introductory Communication for Technology Entry and COMM 0016 – Communication with ELT |
50%
S |
| BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 International Student Entry Program (ISEP) |
50% |
| or | |
| BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 4 International Student Entry Program (ISEP) |
60% |
| * means minimum grades for each course must be achieved. | |
| Articulated EAP courses | 50% or C |
| 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, Humanities or Social Sciences from an English speaking institution | 50% |
| Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test | 60 overall band score with no component below 50 |
| Cambridge Assessment English BCIT ISEP Online test (Cambridge Linguaskill) |
B2 First or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with minimum overall score of 169 |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 overall No integrated subscore less than 80 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Note: IELTS Academic Only |
Overall score 6.0 No band less than 5.0 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score 52 No skill score less than 50 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
BCIT Destination code: 9110 |
Overall score 82 No section score less than 19 |
| BCIT English Trades Entry Assessment | The BCIT Trades Entry Assessment (English) can be used as a measure of English proficiency for certain trades programs. Please refer to the program entrance requirements for details. |
If you are applying to a graduate studies program, you must meet at least one of the English Language Proficiency assessments listed below.
Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program you’re applying to.
| Assessment | Score/Mark |
|---|---|
| English Studies 12 or English First People 12 or Acceptable equivalent high school course |
67% |
| BCIT English Competency Assessment*: COMM 0015 – English Competency Assessment and COMM 0033 – English Speaking and Listening Assessment |
70% |
| BCIT Professional English Language Development (PELD)*: COMM 0030 – Speaking and Listening Skills for EAL Students 2 and COMM 0005 – Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 4 |
70% |
| COMM 0007 – Introductory Communication for Technology Entry and COMM 0016 – Communication with ELT |
67% S |
| BCIT Technical Academic English (TAE) 5 International Student Entry Program (ISEP) |
60% |
| * means minimum grades for each course must be achieved. | |
| Articulated EAP courses | 70% or B |
| 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, Humanities or Social Sciences from an English speaking institution | 67% |
| Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test | 70 overall band score with no component below 60 |
| Cambridge Assessment English BCIT ISEP Online test (Cambridge Linguaskill) |
B2 First or C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with minimum overall score of 176 |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 overall No integrated subscore less than 95 |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Note: IELTS Academic Only |
Overall score 6.5 No band less than 6.0 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | Overall score 60 No skill score less than 60 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT)
BCIT Destination code: 9110 |
Overall score 86 No section score less than 20 |