Practical Nurse (Saint John)

Academic Requirements

For students interested in the Practical Nurse program at Saint John, here are the key Academic Requirements:

• Minimum GPA: Not specified.
• International Students:
  • Documents must be officially translated into English.
  • Minimum credentials required indicated; however, higher education may also be considered.
  • Proof of language of instruction and grading scale would be helpful and may speed up the evaluation process.
  • 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.
• Transcripts: Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

If you have any questions or need further clarification regarding the admission process, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

At LOA Portal, we want to ensure that all our students can fully engage in their educational journey. For the Practical Nurse program at NBCC, demonstrating English language proficiency is essential. All international and Permanent Resident applicants must provide proof of their English proficiency through recognized tests or successful completion of a pathway program from an approved English language training partner. Please note that tests must have been taken within the last two years.

Applicants may be exempt from this requirement if:

• Their first language is English.
• They have completed a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education in English within the last two years.
• They have successfully completed at least one (1) year of study in a recognized post-secondary institution in English within the last two years.

For those who do not meet the English language requirements, you can apply directly to one of our English language training partners for a pathway program.

The following English proficiency tests are accepted 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
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
  • Minimum score of 80 with no subject test less than 18 (iBT Test)
• Duolingo English Test
  • Minimum score of 100 out of 160 with no subject test score less than 90
• Cambridge English
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) with an overall 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

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.