Animation and Graphics

Academic Requirements

For the Animation and Graphics Diploma program, the following academic requirements are essential for international students:

• Transcripts must show:
  • Last year of Grammar or Literature credit
  • Last year of Math credit obtained
  • Last two years of sciences if required for your profile of consideration
  • Postsecondary credentials may be required for some programs
• Documents must be officially translated into English.
• Minimum credentials required are indicated; however, higher education may also be considered.
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For students from Vietnam, the following specific requirements apply:

• High School Diploma
• Transcript of marks from last two years of Secondary School
• Proof of successful completion

For students from other Asian countries, similar documentation is required, including proof of successful completion and transcripts from the last two years of secondary education.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

We want our students to be well-positioned for success and be able to participate in all NBCC educational activities. Therefore, all international and Permanent Resident applicants to NBCC must demonstrate adequate academic English proficiency.

NBCC will request evidence of English proficiency on a recognized linguistic test or successful completion of a recognized pathway program from one of our English language training partners. NBCC will only accept tests that were taken within the last 2 years. An applicant may be exempt if:

• the applicant's first language is English; or,
• a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education has been successfully completed in English within the last 2 years.
• successful completion of English 122 or 121, or equivalency to NB high school curriculum, with a minimum mark of 70% (non-modified curriculum) can be submitted to satisfy NBCC’s English proficiency requirement; or,
• a minimum of one (1) year of successful completion in a recognized post-secondary institution has been in English within the last 2 years.

The following English proficiency tests can be submitted to NBCC for admission consideration:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic test only
  • Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score less than 5.5
• TOEFL iBT
  • Minimum score of 80 with no subject test score below 18.
• Duolingo English Test
  • Minimum score of 100 out of 160 with no subject test score less than 90
• Cambridge English
  • Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 169
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
  • Minimum score of 60
• The Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST)
  • Minimum score of 4.5 with no subtest less than 4.0
• PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic)
  • Minimum score of 65 with no subject test less than 60

If you do not meet the English language requirements for admission to NBCC programs, you can apply directly to one of our English language training partners for a pathway program.

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.