Admission requirements

Requirements for admission to Certificate and Diploma Programs

1. International Application Form
2. An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
3. English Proficiency requirements for programs with English Level COMM 160/161 are as follows:

• TOEFL (paper-based): 550+
• TOEFL (computer-based): 80+ (with no test below 20)
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): Overall band score of 60
• IELTS (Academic): 6.0+ (with no single test score below 5.5)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): 51+
• ITEP (International Test of English Proficiency): 3.7+

Requirements for admission to Degree and Diploma Programs

1. International Application Form
2. An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
3. Include transcripts for any post-secondary College/University courses or programs completed.
4. English Proficiency requirements for programs with English Level COMM 170/171 are as follows:

• TOEFL (paper-based): 560+
• TOEFL (computer-based): 84+ (with no test below 21)
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): Overall band score of 60 and Writing 60
• IELTS (Academic): 6.5+ (with no single test score below 6.0)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58+
• ITEP (International Test of English Proficiency): 3.9+

Requirements for admission to Graduate Programs

(Fast-Track Diploma, Post-Graduate Diploma and Ontario Graduate Certificate Programs)

1. International Application Form
2. University degree or a three-year college diploma from a recognized institution
3. English Proficiency requirements are as follows:

• TOEFL (paper-based): 580+
• TOEFL (computer-based): 88+ (with no test below 22)
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): Overall band score of 70 and Writing 60
• IELTS (Academic): 6.5+ (with no single test score below 6.0***)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): 60+
• ITEP (International Test of English Proficiency): 4.1+

Required Documents

Make sure you prepare the following documents before applying to Centennial College:

• College and university transcripts if you’re applying to Post-Graduate Programs.
• High School Transcripts if you’re applying for Post-Secondary Programs.
• Get TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, CAEL or MELAB marks OR proof of study in high school for at least three years with a senior English Grade. See English Requirements for scores required. If you have graduated from an English-speaking country, check with your admissions team, as you may not require English Proficiency Testing.
• There may be additional non-academic requirements for your program, such as a Portfolio. Please check the Admissions Requirements tab on your online program outline

Application deadlines

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Allow approximately four to six months before your expected start date to allow sufficient time for admission and Study Permit/Visa processing. However, applications received closer to the start date will be considered if there is space available in the program. Centennial offers three intakes each year:

• Winter Programs begin: January
• Summer Programs begin: May
• Fall Programs begin: September 

Some applicants may be required to take an admissions assessment (test) or take part in a Program Admissions Session, depending on the program.

Tuition Fees

All Diploma, Fast-Track, Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate programs are $16,000 CAD and Degree programs are $20,489.00