Language Ready Scholarship

Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College.

Applicable to applicants from countries where English is not the first language and who must meet language proficiency requirements for admission.
Must provide proof of language proficiency at the time of application to Niagara College.
Requires a score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level 9 or equivalent (other accepted tests):

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) including Indicator Test: 7.0
• Internet-based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including Special Home Edition Test: 94 minimum overall, 23 in writing and speaking
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 66 overall, no individual skill below 66
• Cambridge: 185 overall
• Duolingo: 130 minimum overall, no score below 110
• Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) including CAEL Online Proficiency Test: minimum 70

Not applicable to students who meet proficiency requirements through:

1. English curriculum
2. The English for Academic Preparation program, or
3. Partner schools