English Language Proficiency Requirements
English is the language of instruction and communication at Red River College. If your primary Language is not English, or your previous education has been conducted in another language, you must demonstrate sufficient English ability to meet the demands of classroom instruction and written assignments by submitting one of the following:
- CLB in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking at the level required for the program
- TOEFL - a minimum of 550 (PBT), 213 (CBT), 79-80 (iBT)
- CanTEST - a minimum band level of 4.5 in Reading and Listening, and 4.0 in Speaking and Writing
- IELTS - a minimum overall band of 6.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking, with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing
- MELAB - a minimum final score of 80 with a minimum of 77 in Writing
- CAEL - a minimum overall result of 60 with a minimum of 60 in Writing
- Successful completion of Academic English Program for University and College Entrance (AEPUCE) offered through the Red River College or University of Manitoba. Must achieve minimum score of 65%
- RRC Language Training Centre placement tests for applicants in Winnipeg (testing fees apply).
Application processing will not start until all of the above documents are received and complete (including original transcripts and certificates, or certified copies and translations if required). Incomplete applications will result in your application being rejected.
Where there is uncertainty regarding academic or language readiness, applicants may be required to write College entrance tests.
