Legal Assistant Diploma

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Legal Assistant Diploma program, students must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Credit in English Language Arts 30-1 or a minimum of 65% in English Language Arts 30-2 or equivalent.
• Credit in a Grade 10 math (excluding Math 10-4 and Math 16 levels).
• Alternatively, successful completion of the General Educational Development test (GED) is accepted, which consists of five tests with the following minimum scores:
  • Language Arts: Reading and Writing: 520 minimum standard score.
  • Math Test: 450 minimum score.
• Satisfactory results on the Bow Valley College Admission and Placement Test.

It is strongly recommended that applicants have a minimum keyboarding speed of 25 words per minute.

Additionally, please note that some practicum agencies and field placements may require a Police Information Check.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure their place in the program.

For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Before you apply, make sure you meet the language proficiency requirements for your program. Bow Valley College teaches courses in Canadian English. To be admitted, you must demonstrate English proficiency, usually through high school or college transcripts or an English language test, depending on your program.

English language test results are valid for two (2) years from the day of testing. Results that expire before the program start date cannot be accepted. Official results must be submitted.

The following English language tests are accepted:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
• CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks)
• Duolingo
• PTE (Pearson Test of English)
• CELBAN (Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses)
• CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program)
• OET (Occupational English Test)

Specific score requirements include:

• BVC Academic English 1: Not accepted
• BVC Academic English 2: Minimum grade of Grade B-
• Canadian Language Benchmarks: 8 in each strand (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
• Duolingo: 110
• TOEFL: 83
• IELTS Academic: 6.0 with minimum band score 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) A: 59 - 64

Alternatively, you can provide:

• Transcript showing completion of an Alberta Education English Language Arts course that meets the program’s Academic Requirements.
• Transcripts showing three years of full-time high school where English was the language of instruction.
• Transcripts showing one year of full-time post-secondary education at an institution where English was the language of instruction.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.