College Diploma - Instrumentation Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

Academic Requirements

The Academic Requirements for the College Diploma - Instrumentation Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) program are as follows:

• Minimum GPA: 2.0 based on the most recently completed 24 post-secondary credits.
• Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
• Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-1)
• Grade 11 Chemistry (Chemistry 20)
• Grade 11 Physics (Physics 20)

For students who may not meet the minimum entrance requirements, there are alternative entrance pathways available:

• Successful completion of a minimum of 24 post-secondary credits or 8 post-secondary courses within an accredited or recognized degree or diploma in a related field (engineering or engineering technology).

Note: Acceptance into the program does not guarantee transfer credits. Transfer credits evaluation will take place after the student is accepted into the program.

Applicants who completed specific courses prior to August 2020 may use them toward satisfying the current Academic Requirements:

• CHEM 1133 Industrial Chemistry can be used to meet the Chemistry requirement.
• INST 1110 Process Measurements I can be used to meet the Language Requirements.
• MATH 1155 Technical Mathematics and Calculus OR ELEC 1130 Electrical I can be used to meet the Math requirement.
• PHYS 1160 Physics for Instrumentation can be used to meet the Physics requirement.

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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 demonstrate your proficiency 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.

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.