Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Fanshawe TOEFL iBT minimums by program type
From Fanshawe's English language requirements page.
| Program type | TOEFL iBT prior to 2026 | TOEFL iBT (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Diplomas, advanced diplomas, certificates | 79 | 4.5, no band below 4 |
| Degrees and graduate certificates | 88 | 5, no band below 4.5 |
| Health career programs | 92 (22 writing, 26 speaking, 20 reading, 20 listening) | 5.5; 5 in reading and listening, 5.5 in writing and speaking |
| Business Fundamentals (exception) | Not stated | 4, no band below 3.5 |
| Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Leadership (exception) | Not stated | 5, no band below 4.5 |
| Pharmacy Technician (exception) | 91 | Not stated |
Test rules at Fanshawe
Fanshawe accepts the TOEFL iBT and the Home Edition but not TOEFL Essentials, and its TOEFL institution number is 9120. Test results must be within the last two years. Health career programs include Dental Hygiene, Paramedic, Respiratory Therapy, Practical Nursing and the Honours BSc in Nursing.
On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for diplomas, 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for degrees and graduate certificates, and 7.0 with section minimums for health careers.
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If your TOEFL score falls short
Fanshawe's own ESL4 and GAP5 English programs are listed as alternatives for its exception programs, with a minimum grade at a set level. The page also lists cases where Fanshawe waives the test, such as two years of English-taught post-secondary study completed within the last two years.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Fanshawe programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Fanshawe College need?+
79 (or 4.5) for diplomas and certificates, 88 (or 5) for degrees and graduate certificates, and 92 (or 5.5) for health careers.
What is Fanshawe's TOEFL institution code?+
Fanshawe's TOEFL institution number is 9120.
Does Fanshawe accept TOEFL Essentials?+
No. Fanshawe accepts TOEFL iBT and the Home Edition but not Essentials.
How old can my TOEFL be for Fanshawe?+
Test results must be within the last two years.
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