FAQ's

  1. I'm interested in studying at Durham College, what do I need to do?
  2. What if I do not have a TOEFL or IELTS Score?
  3. What are the minimum English Language score requirements?
  4. When will I receive my Letter of Acceptance?
  5. When should I apply?

 

1. I'm interested in studying at Durham College, what do I need to do?
  • Submit an International Student Application form. Click here for a printable version.
  • Attach the $100.00 CDN application fee. (Payable by credit card, bank draft, or money order)
  • Attach all of your school transcripts, High School or equivalent and University and/or College transcripts if you are applying to a post-diploma program.
  • Attach your TOEFL or IELTS score if you have one.

 

2.What if I do not have a TOEFL or IELTS score?

If you have not taken the TOEFL or IELTS test, you can apply to enter our English for Academic Purposes Program. If we receive your transcripts and you do not have English at the Grade 12 equivalent level, we will issue a Letter of Acceptance for our EAP program.

 

3. What are the minimum English Language score requirements?

ENGLISH LANGUAGE SCORE REQUIREMENTS

Test
Academic Division
Minimum Score Requirement
TOEFL

Paper-based test
Computer-based test

Computer-based test and TWE
Essay rating score
All Schools EXCEPT School of Applied Sciences and School of Technology Overall score 550
TWE five
Overall score 213
Essay Rating five
School of Applied Sciences and School of Technology Overall score 550
TWE four
Overall score 213
Essay Rating four
All Post-Diploma programs

Overall score 580
TWE five

Overall score 237
Essay Rating five

iBT TOEFL All College Diploma and Certificate Programs

Overall score 79 with subscores (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) of not less than 19

All Post Graduate Programs Overall Score 82 with subscores of at least Writing 21, Speaking 20, Reading 20, and Listening 20
IELTS All 6.5
MELAB All 75
All post-diploma programs

80

 

4. When will I receive my Letter of Acceptance?

When we receive your completed application we will send it to be assessed. If you meet all of the academic requirements you will be sent your Letter of Acceptance within 10 days. Please note that at some points in the year the volume of applications is greater, so therefore, International applications may take longer to process. 

 

5. When should I apply?

You can apply at any time during the year, but keep in mind that Student visas can take as long as six to seven months to obtain, depending on what country you are applying from. You should apply as early as possible.