Language Ready Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to new international students starting their first full-time academic postsecondary program at Niagara College.
• Applicants must be from countries where English is not the first language.
• Must provide proof of language proficiency at the time of application to Niagara College.
• Required minimum language proficiency scores (or equivalent Canadian Language Benchmark level 9):
  • IELTS (including Indicator Test): 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT (including Special Home Edition Test): 94 overall, with at least 23 in writing and speaking
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 66 overall, no individual skill below 66
  • Cambridge English: 185 overall
  • Duolingo English Test: 130 overall, no score below 110
  • Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL): minimum 70
• Not eligible if proficiency is met through:
  • English curriculum
  • English for Academic Preparation program
  • Partner schools

Scholarship Value and Application

• This scholarship is awarded to support language-ready international students meeting the above criteria.
• Students must apply for the scholarship using the designated form before the start of their program.

Important Notes

• Proof of language proficiency must be submitted at the time of application to Niagara College.
• The scholarship encourages international students to demonstrate strong English language skills to succeed academically.
• For detailed information on accepted language tests and equivalencies, students should refer to Niagara College’s official language proficiency guidelines.