English language requirements
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Students who are applying to VCC's Medical Laboratory Assistant program must meet specific English language requirements.
Please choose the option below that applies to you.
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 'B' and English Language Proficiency 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 'B' |
|---|---|
| Completion of 3 credits of undergraduate English at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction. | Minimum 64% |
| Academic English 12 or equivalent | Minimum 72% |
| VCC Reading and Writing (WRSK 1076) | Pass |
| VCC Communications for Health Sciences (CCAC 1084) | Pass |
| VCC ABE Reading and Writing Assessment | Reading: 60 Writing: 52 Writing sample: 0991 |
| Duolingo | 120 |
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 'B' and English Language Proficiency requirements by completing one of the following options:
Option 1: Three credits of undergraduate English
Students may meet VCC’s English 12 'B' and English Language Proficiency requirements by completing three credits of undergraduate English with a minimum grade of 64 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 and assessment test
Students may meet VCC's English 12 'B' and English Language Proficiency requirements by completing Academic English 12 or equivalent (with a minimum grade of 72 per cent) AND one of the following assessments:
| VCC requirements | English 12 'B' |
|---|---|
|
CAEL Scores are valid for 2 years. |
Listening: 60 Overall: 60 |
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IELTS Scores are valid for 2 years. |
Listening: 6.0 Overall: 6.5 |
|
TOEFL Scores are valid for 2 years. |
Listening: 22 Overall: 90 |
|
Overall: 176 |
|
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ELA Scores are valid for 1 year. |
Listening: 25/30 |
|
120 |
Option 3: ESL Pathways 8
Students may meet VCC's English 12 'B' and English Language Proficiency requirements by completing the following ESL Pathways modules:
| VCC requirements | English 12 'B' |
|---|---|
|
VCC ESL Pathways 8 AND Reading and Writing 8 (ELSK 0820) |
Satisfied |
Option 4: VCC English Language Assessment
Students may meet VCC's English 12 'B' and English Language Proficiency requirements by completing VCC's English Language Assessment (ELA) with the following results:
| VCC requirements | English 12 'B' |
|---|---|
|
ELA Scores are valid for 1 year. |
Listening: 25/30 |
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?
See more options for meeting VCC's English Language Requirements.
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.