English is the primary language of instruction at Coastal College of British Columbia. All prospective students are required to demonstrate a minimum level of English before they are admitted.
Tests that satisfy Coastal College of British Columbia’s English language admission standard include:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall band of 5.5 or higher, with a minimum 5.0 in each band.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub-score less than 20.
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub-score less than 60
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher
- Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 5 with an essay score of 30 or higher
- Canadian Language Benchmarks-Listening-6, Speaking-6, Reading-6 and Writing-6
- English 12, Communications 12, OR English 12 First Peoples with a C
- Post-secondary English – 6 credits
If an applicant does not possess proof of their English language proficiency from the list above, the applicant can take an ELA (English Language Assessment) at Coastal College of British Columbia at a cost of $50.
Steps to sign up for the English Language Assessment:
- Upload your Government Issued ID below.
- Click Next.
- Select a date and time from the available appointments.
- Pay the $50 fee and click Schedule Event.
- Click Submit.
- A confirmation email of the appointment and receipt will be sent to you.
Contact ela@coastalcollegeofbc.com if you have any further questions.
Your English Language ability will be assessed in the following 4 domains:
- Grammar Assessment- Multiple choice section. 9 questions will be asked.
- Oral Language (Speaking and Listening) Assessment- 4 questions will be asked. Student will respond. Student is assessed on their communication skills including but not limited to grammar, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, pronunciation, and expression.
- Reading/Comprehension Assessment- Student will be asked to orally read a passage. 4 questions will be asked. Student is assessed on their comprehension, grammar, and fluency.
- Writing Assessment- Student is asked to write 6-10 sentences on a specific topic. The student is assessed on writing skills including but not limited to meaning (developing ideas, details), style (word choice, sentence fluency and voice), form (connecting and transitioning words, sequencing and organization, introduction and conclusion, and paragraphing) and conventions (capitals, punctuation, spelling, word choice, grammar, and syntax).
A student must score 40 points or higher out of a potential 50 points. A student must score a minimum of 10 points per domain. If a student scores below 40 on the ELA, they will have to wait 6 months before re-taking it. Acceptance is at the discretion of the Senior Educational Administrator.
Students are expected to be honest in all their activities at the College. All forms of cheating and/or plagiarism are unacceptable. If a student is academically dishonest, they will automatically fail and forfeit their $50.00. As well, they may be barred from taking a course in the future with CCBC.
Preparation:
- Be prepared to start the assessment 10 minutes before the session.
- Ensure you know how to use zoom.
- Have a few lined papers and 2 pens ready for use.
- Have a device that takes pictures. You will be sending a sample of your writing via email.
