Practical Nurse

Academic Requirements

International applications are evaluated on a competitive basis, taking into account factors such as grades, English language proficiency, and campus diversity.

As part of the admissions process, you need to send your transcripts and proof of the academic credentials you have earned to date to the Lethbridge Polytechnic Admissions Office.

Certified official documents issued by your high school, college or university sent in a sealed envelope bearing the institution’s seal, stamp or signature are required. Certified English translations for all documents originally written in a language other than English must be supplied. Translations must be complete, word-for-word and in the same format as the original document.

Note: No academic credentials or transcripts are required for English as a Second Language studies.

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

For international students, the following relevant documents are required based on your country:

• Afghanistan: Baccalauria
• Bangladesh: Higher Secondary Certificate
• Vietnam: Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong (Diploma of Completion of Secondary School)
• India: Senior School Certificate; Higher Secondary School Certificate; Intermediate Certificate
• Philippines: High School Diploma and Transcripts and Post-Secondary Transcripts
• And many more based on your specific country.

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

Language Requirements

An international applicant or exchange student must present qualifications comparable to those of Canadian applicants, which include meeting the English language proficiency requirement.

For the Practical Nurse program, the following English language proficiency tests and scores are accepted:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0; no band below 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: 80
• PTE (Pearson) Academic: 54
• CAEL: 60; 60 in Writing, 50 in all other bands
• Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
• Cambridge English Qualifications: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
• Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First: Minimum score of 169, and a minimum 169 in each sub score.
• Duolingo: 110
• Grade 12 English: Minimum English 30-2 or equivalent from a recognized country*
• 1 post-secondary English course: From an accredited English-speaking post-secondary institution from a recognized country*
• English for Academic Purposes (EAP): Minimum C grade in EAP 0096, 0097, 0098 at Lethbridge Polytechnic
• Full-time secondary studies in English: Successful completion of 3 years of full-time secondary education at an English-medium school in a recognized country within 2 years prior to application*
• Full-time post-secondary studies in English: Successful completion of 1 year of full-time post-secondary education at an English-medium school in a recognized country within 2 years prior to application*

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.