All prospective applicants who are interested in applying must meet the following requirements:
• Be at least 16 years old by start of intended quarter
• Completed at least the 1st semester of Grade 10 high school or equivalent
• Applicants under 18 years old must meet the minimum B grade average.
PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
NSC does not require the TOEFL or IELTS test scores for admission. However, if you have any of the following with the minimum described below, you will be eligible to register in college-level courses. Test or course must have been completed within 2 years for placement.
TOEFL iBT Score (ETS Code: 4554)
72-73 (no section below 18): English 101
64-71 (no section below 17): English 99/101
64-71 (no section below 15): English 98
56-63 (no section below 14): English 97
IELTS Score
6.0 (no section below 5.5): English 101
6.0 (no section below 5.0): English 99/101
5.5 (no section below 5.0): English 98
5.5 (no section below 4.5): English 97
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might ant to explore pathway options at North Seattle College. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.