University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Dawson College?

Dawson College in Montreal asks applicants whose mother tongue or secondary school language of instruction was not English for a TOEFL iBT score of at least 4. Scores are valid for two years from the exam date. Applicants who did not finish high school or CEGEP in Quebec must also submit a French proficiency test.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Dawson TOEFL minimum

From Dawson's admission requirements page, under language testing requirements for studies outside Quebec.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
College programmes (applicants educated outside Quebec)4Score as printed on the page

TOEFL rules at Dawson

The page gives the TOEFL iBT minimum as 4 with no section minimums and no 0 to 120 figure. Scores are valid for two years from the exam date. It gives no institution code, MyBest or Home Edition policy.

New TOEFL iBT score reports also carry a 1 to 6 band score; see how the new TOEFL scale works.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.0.

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If your TOEFL score is below Dawson's level

The page lists PTE Academic (50) and the Duolingo English Test (95 to 100) as other ways to meet the English requirement but describes no conditional offer or pathway. All applicants who have not completed high school or CEGEP in Quebec must also submit a French test, such as DELF B2.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Dawson programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Dawson College need?+

A TOEFL iBT score of at least 4.

How long is a TOEFL score valid for Dawson?+

Two years from the date of the exam.

Do I also need a French test for Dawson?+

Yes, if you have not completed high school or CEGEP in Quebec.

What IELTS score does Dawson need?+

6.0 on the Academic test.

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