- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or a mature applicant
- Must be able to understand English at a preparatory level
General Arts – English for Academic Purposes (GEA)
Delivery
Online, HybridDuration
2 Semesters (8 Months)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College CertificateSchool
English Language InstituteAdmission Requirements
Additional Information
English Proficiency Requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
| Assessment, course, or program | Minimum requirement |
|---|---|
| Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) or ESL Completion Certificate | Completion of Level 4 or higher |
| Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) | Placement into Level 5 or higher |
| Seneca English Language Institute (ELI) | Completion of Level 4, or test score qualifying for placement directly into Level 5 or higher |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Minimum score of 4.0 in all bands |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test | Overall score of 40 or higher, with speaking and writing minimum scores of 12 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Minimum score of 36 |
| Duolingo English Test | Minimum score of 63 |
| Seneca Writing Skills (Part-time Studies) | Completion of ESL931 |
| Seneca’s ELL100 - English Assessment and Placement | Assessment score for placement into ESL932 or higher |