Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Conestoga TOEFL minimums
From Conestoga's international admission requirements page.
| Program type | TOEFL (0 to 120) | TOEFL new 1 to 6 scale |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma and certificate (most) | 80, no individual skill below 20 | 4.5 |
| Degree, and named diplomas such as Practical Nursing and Journalism | 88, no individual skill below 22 | 5 |
| Graduate certificate | 88, no individual skill below 22 | 5 |
Test rules at Conestoga
The diplomas that follow the degree level include Advertising and Marketing Communications, Business - Insurance, Fitness and Health Promotion, Journalism, Practical Nursing and Public Relations, among others listed on the page. The page does not mention the Home Edition, MyBest scores or validity.
On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for most diplomas and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for degrees and graduate certificates.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Conestoga's General Arts and Science: English Language Studies program is the pathway. Its equivalency chart places a TOEFL iBT of 1.5 at Level 1 and 3 at Level 2 on the new scale.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Conestoga programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Conestoga need?+
80 with no skill below 20 (or 4.5) for most diplomas, and 88 with no skill below 22 (or 5) for degrees and graduate certificates.
What TOEFL score does Conestoga need for a graduate certificate?+
88 with no individual skill below 22, or 5 on the new 1 to 6 scale.
Do any Conestoga diplomas need the degree-level TOEFL?+
Yes. Programs such as Practical Nursing, Journalism and Public Relations follow the degree level.
What if my TOEFL is too low for Conestoga?+
You can enter General Arts and Science: English Language Studies, which places students by TOEFL level.
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Related
- Conestoga College IELTS requirement
- Fanshawe College TOEFL requirement
- TOEFL for Canada
- The new TOEFL 1 to 6 score scale (2026)
- All 4564 guides
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