English language requirements

Dental Technology Sciences Diploma

Students who are applying to VCC's Dental Technology Sciences Diploma program must meet specific English language requirements.

Please choose the option below that applies to you.

1. At least three years of English instruction

Students who have completed three years* of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction may meet VCC's English 12 'C+' language requirements by completing one of the following options:

* English as a Second Language (ESL) courses are not considered in the three-year calculation

VCC requirements	English 12 'C+'
Completion of 3 credits of undergraduate English at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction	Minimum 60%
Academic English 12 or equivalent	Minimum 64%
VCC Reading and Writing (WRSK 1076)	Pass
VCC Communications for Health Sciences (CCAC 1084)	Pass
VCC ABE Reading and Writing Assessment Scores valid for 1 year	Reading: 60 Writing: 52 Writing sample: 0991
Duolingo	105

2. Less than three years of English instruction

Students who have not completed three years of full-time, face-to-face secondary or post-secondary education in an English-speaking country where English is the primary language of instruction may meet VCC's English 12 'C+' language requirements by completing one of the following options:

Option1: Three credits of undergraduate English

Students may meet VCC's English 12 'C+' requirements by completing three credits of undergraduate English with a minimum grade of 60 per cent.

Credits must be completed at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

Option 2: Academic English 12

Students may meet VCC’s English 12 'C+' language requirements by completing Academic English 12 or equivalent with a minimum grade of 64 per cent, or one of the following assessments:

VCC requirements	English 12 'C+'
Cambridge Assessment	Overall: 169
IELTS Academic module	Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
Duolingo	105

Option 3: VCC ESL Pathways 8

Students may meet VCC's English 12 'C+' language requirements by completing the following ESL Pathways modules:

VCC requirements	English 12 'C+'
VCC ESL Pathways 8 Listening and Speaking 8 (ELSK 0815) AND Reading and Writing 8 (ELSK 0820)	Satisfied

VCC requirements

English 12
'C+'

VCC ESL Pathways 8
Listening and Speaking 8 (ELSK 0815)

AND

Reading and Writing 8 (ELSK 0820)

Satisfied

Option 4: VCC English Language Assessment

Students may meet VCC's English 12 'C+' language requirements by completing VCC's English Language Assessment (ELA) with the following results:

VCC requirements	English 12 'C+'
ELA VCC English Language Assessment Scores are valid for 1 year	Listening: 25/30 Speaking: 27/30 Reading: 50/70 Essay: 16/20

VCC requirements

English 12
'C+'

ELA
VCC English Language Assessment

Scores are valid for 1 year

Listening: 25/30
Speaking: 27/30
Reading: 50/70
Essay: 16/20

Visit the VCC Assessment Centre to book an appointment.

Proof of credentials

All applicants using external credentials (e.g. degrees, credits, or test scores) to meet VCC's English language requirements must provide proof upon application.

Questions?

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If you do not meet the English language requirements for your program and want more information about VCC English assessments or courses, please contact Advising Services.