Office Administration – Health Services (Online)

Academic Requirements

The Office Administration – Health Services (Online) program at Centennial College has specific academic requirements for prospective students. To be eligible for admission, applicants must possess an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an equivalent qualification. Alternatively, mature students aged 19 years or older may also apply. A key requirement is the completion of a Grade 12 English College or University preparation course or an equivalent, with a minimum grade specified. If applicants do not meet this requirement, they may take the Centennial English Admission Test.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is essential to ensure that all educational documents are submitted for evaluation. In some cases, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES. Additionally, international students must demonstrate English language proficiency, which is a standard requirement for admission.

Furthermore, the program has specific prerequisite courses that must be completed prior to entering the fourth semester Field Placement course (OAGN-262). Students must have successfully completed all semester 1, 2, and 3 Office Administration courses with an overall minimum GPA of 2.0. Additionally, a minimum "C" grade in COMM170/171 is required. International students must also have their Coop Work Permit to participate in the placement.

For any clarification or support regarding the application process, students are encouraged to contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

To apply for the Office Administration – Health Services (Online) Diploma program at Centennial College, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English. 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.