English is the official language of instruction at SCK. Consequently, any student who lacks proficiency in the English language will have difficulty studying at SCK. In the interest of ensuring that all students of SCK have sufficient English language skills to cope with the rigors of the academic curriculum, SCK has adopted the following English Language Proficiency policy:
All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in both spoken and written English before their acceptance to SCK.
Acceptable Tests
BC English 12 or equivalent (minimum grade: 60%)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or TOEFL iBt Home Edition
The minimum TOEFL score of 90 for the internet-based exam (with minimum component scores of 22 [reading, listening] and 21 [writing, speaking]) or 55 each for reading, listening, and writing in the paper-based test, with 4.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE).
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component of the academic (NOT general) IELTS test.
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) or CAEL Online
A minimum overall score of 70 is required with 60 on the speaking sub-test.
PTE (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
A minimum overall score of 65 on the academic (NOT general) test is required with minimums of 60 reading, 60 writing, 60 listening, and 60 speaking.
DET (Duolingo English Test)
A miniumum overall score of 125. Video and writing sample should also demonstrate a strong command of English language. Please note that we will only accept the Duolingo English Test from students in countries where no other English proficiency test is available.
Submitting Your Test Results
Tests must have been taken within the last 24 months at the time of submission of your application. Some testing agencies are able to send your results to rector.majors@sck.ca electronically. Please contact the test centre and select this option if it’s available. If that option is not available to you, then please make arrangements for your transcripts to be sent directly to the Rector at SCK.
All students are expected to maintain an acceptable standard of English language proficiency in all their coursework at SCK. A student who consistently demonstrates deficient skills in English may be advised to discontinue their studies until they receive remedial help in the language. Such a student may resume studies at SCK upon receipt of official documentation attesting to improvement (i.e. official transcripts, acceptable TOEFL scores, etc.)
Please note that SCK reserves the right to use discretion in determining English language proficiency.