Preparing your English

English Language Proficiency Policy

The language of instruction at LaSalle College Vancouver is English. All applicants to academic programs must demonstrate competency in the English language. English language competency can be demonstrated in the following ways:

• Achieve minimum scores on tests of English proficiency as described in the English Language Proficiency table below.
• For degree applicants, achieve a grade of 68 percent in any one of: BC English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, Communications 12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12 or equivalent in another secondary College system. For diploma applicants, achieve a grade of 50 percent in any one of: BC English 12, English Literature 12, English 12 First Peoples, Communications 12 or Technical and Professional Communications 12 or equivalent in another secondary College system. Equivalencies can only be determined by the Chief Academic Officer.
• Advanced Placement (AP) English Language or English Literature, minimum grade of 3 or 68 percent.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language A1 or A2 (Higher or Standard level), minimum grade of 5 or better.
• Proof of undergraduate or higher degree conferral from an English-speaking post-secondary institution.
• College credits in 100-level and above English courses (grades of 68 percent or higher at a recognized post-secondary institution).
• 450 score or higher in the verbal portion of the SAT; or composite score of 17 or higher on the ACT.
• Attend four or more years at a secondary College where English is the language of instruction.
• Successful completion of a minimum of two consecutive full-time semesters or quarters of post-secondary course work at a recognized college or university in which English is the language of instruction. Successful completion is defined as passing all courses for which the student was registered during the two semesters.
• Achieve a PASS on GED administered in English.
• Completion of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course at LaSalle College Vancouver with a minimum grade of “C” or higher. For degree candidates, students must have the equivalent of an IELTS score of 5.5 before entering the EAP Level II program to qualify for degree entry.

Language Courses

If you are not fully comfortable in the English language, you may take language courses at Languages Across Borders (LAB) Vancouver. LAB is one of the two language schools that are part of the LCI Education network. They have a variety of courses and schedules for you to choose from. You can either take some language courses before your program starts, or you can take evening language courses during your study at LaSalle College Vancouver.

For more information about English courses offered at LAB Vancouver, please visit their website.