Electrical Engineering Technician

Academic Requirements

The Electrical Engineering Technician program has specific academic requirements that applicants must meet to be considered for admission. Here are the key requirements:

• Minimum Program GPA: A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for graduation.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): Applicants must have an OSSD or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older).
• Grade 12 English: A minimum grade of C or U in Grade 12 English is required, or applicants can take the Centennial English Admission Test.
• Grade 12 Mathematics: A minimum grade of C or U in Grade 12 Mathematics is required, or applicants can take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission.

For international students, the following additional requirements apply:

• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.
• English language proficiency is necessary, and specific requirements may vary based on the applicant's country of origin.

It is advisable for all applicants, especially international students, to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process and requirements.

Language Requirements

To be eligible for the Electrical Engineering Technician program at Centennial College, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. The following English proficiency tests are accepted:

• CAEL- CE and CAEL- Online:
  • Overall 60
  • Overall 60, Writing score 60
  • Overall 70, Writing score 60
• TOEFL iBT:
  • 67 (minimum Reading -16 and minimum Writing – 23)
  • 81 (minimum Reading - 19 and minimum Writing - 23)
• Michigan English Test (MET):
  • 56-57
  • 58-60
  • 61+
• IELTS Academic:
  • 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5
  • 6.5 with no band score less than 6.0
• Pearson Test of English (Academic):
  • 51+
  • 58+
  • 60+
• International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP):
  • 3.7+
  • 3.9+
  • 4.1+
• Cambridge English Exams:
  • Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE): 167-169
  • 170-179
  • 180+
• Language Cert Academic:
  • 65-69. No individual skill score less than 60
  • 70-74. No individual score skill score less than 65
• Duolingo:
  • 105-114
  • 125+

Please check with our team for more details.

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.