This information is for domestic students. International student information can be found on the English Language Proficiency and ELT Partners webpage.

All academic activities at Durham College are conducted in English, so it is critical that students possess strong English writing, comprehension and speaking skills.

Domestic applicants who have completed one of the following will not be required to submit additional documentation:

  • Grade 12 English credit at the C or U level
  • Post-secondary domestic English credit
  • GED
  • CAED (Canadian Adult Education Credential)
  • Successful pre-admission English assessment test result
  • Successful Duolingo English test result

OR

  • IELTS (Academic) / IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake:
    • 6.0, no band score less than 5.5 for certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas
    • 6.5, no band score less than 6.0 for degrees and graduate certificates
  • or
  • IBT TOEFL: 88, with minimum section scores of 22
    or
  • Pearson PTE: 58-64
    or
  • CAEL: Overall score of 70, no section below 70
    or
  • Duolingo English Test
    • 110 and higher for certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, and graduate certificates
    • 120 and higher for degrees

DUOLINGO ENGLISH TEST

Durham College accepts the Duolingo English Test (DET) for open programs only. The DET is completed entirely online. Learn more at englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants.

Applicants must request test scores be sent to Durham College Admissions at admissions@durhamcollege.ca. Certified test results are available within 48 hours of the test session.