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Teaching English as a Second Language

Program requirements for September 2025

Academic requirements
  • high school diploma

If you're missing some academic requirements, you may be able to apply with recognized equivalencies. See how NorQuest’s equivalency options can help you qualify.

English language proficiency requirements

If English is your second language, you must provide proof of English language proficiency before admission. These results must be no more than two years old when you start your program.

Test scores we accept:

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5, no score below 6
  • TOEFLT iBT: 84, no section below 21
  • Cambridge English Language Assessment: 180; no section score below 165
  • CAEL: 70, no section score below 70
  • PTE Academic: 59; no section score below 56
  • ILAC: Pathway 3.3
  • Duolingo: 115
  • minimum of:

To be accepted, all applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP). Explore the five ways you can meet this requirement at NorQuest. 

Practicum/work experience requirements

Before you attend your field experience, you will need:

  • a clear Police Information Check. An Intervention Record Check may be needed also.

There may be costs associated with completing these requirements. See Completing work, practicum, and clinical requirements for details and further instructions.


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