Associate Of Arts

Academic Requirements

At Capilano University, the Academic Requirements for the Associate of Arts program are designed to ensure that all students are adequately prepared for their studies. Here are the key requirements you need to be aware of:

• Successful completion of B.C. secondary school (Grade 12) or equivalent, such as the B.C. Adult Dogwood Graduation Diploma or General Education Diploma.
• A minimum grade point average of 2.0 (60%) is required, calculated on English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 and two academic Grade 12 courses.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to provide documentation that verifies your educational background. This may include:

• Official transcripts from your previous schools.
• Any additional documentation as specified by the university for international applicants.

It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to ensure you meet all deadlines and requirements. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please reach out to the experts at LOA Portal for support and guidance.

Language Requirements

To gain admission to CapU, you must meet the University's English language requirements. If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, you must take one of the following English language assessment tests:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  • Required minimum marks:
    • online test (TOEFL iBT®): 83
    • paper-delivered test: 560
  • Capilano University TOEFL code: 0505
• Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • Required minimum mark: 6.5 overall, with no single score below 6
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test)
  • Required minimum mark: 70
• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English – Academic)
  • Required minimum mark: 56
• DET (Duolingo English Test) – Being accepted on a temporary basis.
  • Required minimum mark: 125 or higher with no sub-score less than 115

Tests taken more than two years prior to the application for admission will not be considered.

Other ways to meet the English language requirement include:

• Six credits of post-secondary English that transfer to Capilano University; or
• English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a final mark of C+ or higher and two years of high school in Canada, or
• Completion of all provincially articulated EAP Level IV courses from another BC post-secondary institution; or
• Advanced Placement English Language/Composition or English Literature/Composition with a minimum mark of 4; or
• International Baccalaureate English Language A Higher Level with a minimum mark of 5; or
• Language Proficiency Index Level 4 with an essay mark of at least 26; or
• Capilano University EAP 100 and 101 with a minimum mark of B+ (77%) in each course; or
• Four or more consecutive years of full-time education in English in Canada, or in a country where English is the principal language; or
• Graduation from a recognized degree program at an accredited university where English is the primary language of instruction.

Applicants from Quebec may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.

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.