International Education - Language Requirements

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International Education Office
599 Brealey Drive Peterborough, ON CANADA K9J 7B1
TEL: (705) 749-5540 ext. 1242
TFN: 1-866-353-6464 ext. 1242
FAX: (705) 749-5526

English Language Proficiency Requirements

International applicants must meet Fleming College's English language proficiency requirements in order to gain admission to a study program.

Applicants may receive direct admission by submitting one of the following recognized English language test scores:


Name of Test Overall Minimum Score Certificates and Diplomas
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet based: 79
Computer based: 213
Paper based: 550
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0
Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Overall 60
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 76

Applicants with a minimum three (3) years of full-time secondary or post-secondary education with English as the primary language of instruction and an 'Advanced' or 'Senior' level English course may also be considered for direct admission.

Applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria may apply for conditional admission with one of the following:

  • Successful completion of English as a Second Language (ESL) or English for Academic Preparation (EAP) at an Ontario Community College or University.*
  • Successful completion of English as a Second Language (ESL) program at a partner institution

*The ESL or EAP program must be recognized by Languages Canada.

Note: Fleming College reserves the right to request an English language test from any applicant if the college deems it necessary.

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