Admission Requirements

Most of our diploma programs have common admission requirements. The exception to these common admission standards is the Hospitality Management with English Emphasis Diploma and the Hospitality Operations Certificate, which are delivered by Vancouver Premier College of Hotel Management, for which the English requirement is different than our other diploma programs.

1. Be at least 17 years of age
2. Have graduated from high school or apply as a mature student who did not graduate from high school but is at least 19 years of age
3. Provide proof of English proficiency:
• Grade 12 or higher-level English course.
• High School English 12: C (or equivalent) from an English speaking country.
• University or College level English course (non‐ESL): C from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
English Language Test (only valid for two years):
• TOEFL: 68 iBT (with no individual score less than 16), 190 CBT, or 520 PBT
• IELTS: Academic version 6 (with no band test score less than 5.5)
• Cambridge International Exam: GCE O level C
• TOEIC: 700
• LPI: 4
• VPC English Proficiency Exam: 75%
• Completion of VPC ENGL 099
• Completion of AEL/ESL to an equivalent level
• Completion of at least 12 credits from a post secondary institution in Canada or where English is the principal language of the country and the language of instruction.

1. Be at least 17 years of age
2. Have completed Grade 10 or apply as a mature student who did not graduate from high school but is at least 19 years of age
3. Provide proof of English proficiency:
• Grade 10 or higher-level English course.
High School English 10: C+ (or equivalent) from an English speaking country.
• English Language Test (only valid for two years):
TOEFL: 34 iBT (with no individual score less than 16), 100 CBT, or 410 PBT
IELTS: Academic version 4.5 (with no band test score less than 4)
Cambridge International Exam: GCE O level E
TOEIC: 350
LPI: 2
VPC English Proficiency Exam: 45% – The required passing score to enroll in ENGL 098 is 45%-59% and for ENGL 099 is 60% and up
• Completion of AEL/ESL level equivalent to the VPC English Proficiency Exam.
• Completion of at least 12 credits from a post secondary institution in Canada or where English is the principal language of the country and the language of instruction.

1. Be at least 17 years of age
2. Have completed Grade 10 or apply as a mature student who did not graduate from high school but is at least 19 years of age
3. Provide proof of English proficiency:
• Grade 12 or higher-level English course.
High School English 12: C (or equivalent) from an English speaking country.
University or College level English course (non‐ESL): C from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
• Proof of four‐year undergraduate degree from a recognized institution where English is the principal language of the country and the language of instruction.
• English Language Test (only valid for two years):
TOEFL: 64 iBT (with no individual score less than 16), 180 CBT, or 520 PBT
IELTS: Academic version 5 (with no band test score less than 5)
Cambridge International Exam: GCE O level C
TOEIC: 500
LPI: 3
VPC English Proficiency Exam: 60%
Completion of VPC ENGL 099.
• Completion of AEL/ESL level equivalent to the VPC English Proficiency Exam.
• Completion of at least 12 credits from a post secondary institution in Canada or where English is the principal language of the country and the language of instruction.

1. Recognized diploma or degree in a relevant career area or, completion of 90 credits in a relevant career area from a recognized post-secondary institution.
2. Be at least 19 years of age
3. Provide proof of English proficiency by submitting one of the following:
o Grade 12 or higher-level English course.
High School English 12: C (or equivalent) from an English speaking country. University or College level English course (non‐ESL): C from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
o English Language Test (only valid for 2 years):
• TOEFL: 68 iBT, 190 CBT, or 520 PBT
• IELTS (Academic): 6.0
• Cambridge International Exam: GCE O level C
• Canadian Language Benchmark: CLB7
• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) General: 7.0
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: 50
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 46
• Duolingo: 105
• TOEIC: 700
• LPI: 4
• Completion of VPC ENGL 099
• Completion of AEL/ESL to an equivalent level
• Completion of at least 12 credits from a post secondary institution in Canada or where English is the principal language of the country and the language of instruction.

1. Completion of a baccalaureate degree
2. Be at least 19 years of age
3. Provide proof of English proficiency:
> Grade 12 or higher-level English course.
> High School English 12: C (or equivalent) from an English speaking country.
> University or College level English course (non‐ESL): C from an institution where English is the language of instruction.
English Language Test (only valid for two years):
• TOEFL: 68 iBT (with no individual score less than 16), 190 CBT, or 520 PBT
• IELTS: Academic version 6 (with no band test score less than 5.5)
• Cambridge International Exam: GCE O level C
• TOEIC: 700
• LPI: 4
• VPC English Proficiency Exam: 75%
• Completion of VPC ENGL 099
• Completion of AEL/ESL to an equivalent level
• Completion of at least 12 credits from a post secondary institution in Canada or where English is the principal language of the country and the language of instruction.

A mature student is someone who does not have a high school graduation transcript and is at least 19 years of age at the start date of the program.