Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
CCNM English options
From CCNM's academic requirements page. The same three test options apply at both campuses. CCNM's TOEFL code is 0245.
| Route | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall |
| TOEFL iBT | 86 |
| ILAC University Pathway (PW) | Level 3.3, with at least 75% or equivalent |
| Bachelor's degree taught in English | Three or four years, accredited institution |
| High school or CEGEP diploma in English | If your university studies were in French |
Academic entry
Applicants need a three- or four-year bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a four-point scale. The Boucher campus expects a science GPA of at least 2.5 to compete for seats.
Required courses, each passed with at least 60 per cent: general biology (3 credit hours), human life sciences (at least 6), general chemistry (3), psychology (3) and social sciences or humanities with an essay-writing component (6). They must be finished by 31 August for September entry or 31 December for January entry.
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Degree route and how to check
Because every applicant already holds a bachelor's degree, the English-medium degree route is the usual way through; the page names no country restriction. PTE and Duolingo are not listed.
Requirements vary by program and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your CCNM program page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test. Admission scores are separate from immigration rules: see IELTS for a Canada study permit and IELTS for the Canada PGWP.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM) publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does CCNM need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall at both the Toronto and Boucher campuses.
Can my English-medium degree replace IELTS at CCNM?+
Yes. A three- or four-year bachelor's degree delivered in English at an accredited institution meets the requirement.
What TOEFL does CCNM need?+
TOEFL iBT 86 out of 120.
Does CCNM accept PTE or Duolingo?+
Neither is listed. The test options are IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT and ILAC University Pathway level 3.3.
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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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