College Certificate - Court Transcription

Academic Requirements

The Academic Requirements for the College Certificate - Court Transcription program are designed to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the challenges of the course. Here are the key requirements:

• Minimum GPA: A minimum of 63% in each of the following courses:
  • Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
  • Grade 12 Social Studies or Legal Studies
• Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For students who may not meet the minimum entrance requirements, there are alternative pathways available. If you are missing one or more of the minimum entrance requirements, you may be eligible for an alternative entrance pathway. For any pathway listed, English language proficiency is also a requirement.

Post-secondary coursework in Sociology or Psychology, or work experience that demonstrates an understanding of social systems, may be accepted in lieu of the Grade 12 Social Studies requirement.

It is important to note that the application deadline is once the program is full. Therefore, it is highly recommended to apply as soon as possible to secure your spot.

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

Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at NAIT. To satisfy the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement when applying to a NAIT program, you can meet the requirement in one of the following ways:

1. Complete consecutive, full-time studies in English: You will meet this requirement if you have completed at least:

• 3 years of high school (or a combination of high school and post-secondary) in Canada or in a country on NAIT’s ELP exempt country list, including completion of Grade 12 English; or
• 2 years of post-secondary in Canada or an ELP exempt country.

Your studies must have been in English, full-time, and consecutive.

2. Complete specific English language courses: Achieve acceptable marks in one of the following English language courses:

• Canadian high schools: English 30-1 (65% or higher) or English 30-2 (70% or higher).
• NAIT: All three ESL Level 6 courses with a passing grade of 60% or higher in each course.
• Bayswater: University Pathway Program - Level 8 with 80% or higher.
• Global Village: English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - Level 7 with 80% or higher.
• ILSC Canada: English for Academic Purposes – Advanced 1 program (or higher) with a passing grade of B or higher.
• International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC): Pathway 3.2, 3.3, or 3.4 with 75% or higher.
• St. George International College: University & College Preparation Program with 70% or higher.
• Oxford House College: English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with 70% or higher.
• University of Alberta: EAP137 (or equivalent) with completion (pass).

3. Take an ELP test: NAIT accepts the following ELP assessment tests and the minimum test scores:

• IELTS Academic: 6.0 in each section.
• NAIT’s ELP Exam: 73% or “B” in each section.
• Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLB): 8.0 in each section.
• CAEL: 60 overall score.
• Cambridge English Language Assessment: B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: 169 in each section.
• TOEFL iBT: 20 in each section (effective Fall 2025: 70 overall score, with a minimum score of 17 in each section).
• Duolingo: 115 overall score, with a minimum score of 100 in each integrated subscore.
• Michigan English Test (MET): 59 overall score.
• PTE Academic: 58 overall score.
• LanguageCert B2 Communicator Test: 38 in each section.

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.