Overview
Please note that this program is open only to international students at this time. Please contact the Registrar`s Office for details about applying to this program with advanced standing.
This Ontario College Certificate program is intended for students interested in improving their English language skills in order to pursue a diploma program at the post- secondary level at Sault College. This program is for students who don`t currently meet the College`s English Proficiency requirements, but who have some English proficiency (i.e., minimum average 4.5 IELTS or equivalent).
This program would allow students to familiarize themselves with Sault College`s campus and college life, upgrade their English skills by practicing oral and written communication skills, and understand the college`s expectations regarding academic integrity, managing course work and navigating college life.
Emphasis is on building academic oral and written communication skills. Students will learn through interactive classroom and community-based activities.
Courses
Requirements & Program Information
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent; or Mature Student status.
Applicants, whose first language is not English, must provide proof of English proficiency. Sault College accepts the TOEFL, or IELTS, or equivalent test to satisfy our English admission requirements.
Sault College English proficiency requirements for this entry-level bridging program:
Minimum English proficiency requirement into semester 1:
IELTS Academic – 5.5, no band less than 5
TOEFLiBT- minimum score of 45
Cambridge English Exam: overall minimum score of 155 in B1
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 50
Duolingo - minimum score of 95
CAEL CE- minimum score of 35
iTEP– 3.4
Minimum English proficiency requirement into semester 2:
IELTS Academic - 5.5, no band less than 5
TOEFLiBT - minimum score of 50
Cambridge English Exam: overall minimum score of 162 in B2 or C1 Advanced
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic - minimum score of 50
Duolingo - minimum score of 95
CAEL CE - minimum score of 40
iTEP - 3.5
Educational Paths
Career Path
Contact
Program Coordinator: Silvana Turpin, (705) 759-2554 ext 2670, silvana.turpin@saultcollege.ca