University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for Medicine Hat College?

Medicine Hat College sorts programmes into three English levels. General programmes need TOEFL iBT 79, or 4.0 with no band below 4.0. Intermediate programmes such as University Transfer need 86, or 4.5 with no band below 4.5. Advanced programmes such as Practical Nursing need 92 with 23 in each section, or 5.0 with no band below 4.5.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

Medicine Hat College TOEFL minimums by level

From the college's international English language requirements page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
General ELP (e.g. Business Administration, IT diplomas)79, or 4.0 with no band below 4.0Paper-based 550
Intermediate ELP (e.g. University Transfer, Social Work)86, or 4.5 with no band below 4.5Paper-based 566
Advanced ELP (e.g. Practical Nursing, Paramedic degree, Aviation)92 with 23 in each, or 5.0 with no band below 4.5Paper-based not accepted
Health Care Aide71, or 4 on the 1 to 6 scaleSeparate ELP rules

TOEFL rules at Medicine Hat College

ELP results must be obtained within two years of the programme start date. IELTS and TOEFL results are valid for two years from the test date, and results that expire before the programme starts are not accepted. Bachelor of Science in Nursing applicants follow the University of Calgary nursing English rules, and Pharmacy Technician applicants follow national regulator (NAPRA) rules.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.0 (no band below 6.0), 6.5 (no band below 6.0) and 7.0 (no band below 7.0) for the three levels.

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If your TOEFL score is below Medicine Hat College's level

Through a partnership with Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI), applicants below the requirement can work towards it in OIDI's pre-sessional English programme. The page says this route is not accepted for Health Care Aide, Pharmacy Technician or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Other ways to meet each level include an Alberta English Language Arts course that meets your programme's requirement, or AP English with a 4 or better.

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

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does Medicine Hat College need?+

79 or 4.0 for General programmes, 86 or 4.5 for Intermediate and 92 with 23 in each section, or 5.0, for Advanced programmes.

What TOEFL score does Medicine Hat College need for Practical Nursing?+

Practical Nursing is an Advanced programme: 92 with 23 in each section, or 5.0 with no band below 4.5.

How long is a TOEFL score valid for Medicine Hat College?+

Two years from the test date, and it must not expire before your programme starts.

What TOEFL score does the Health Care Aide programme need?+

71, or 4 on the new 1 to 6 scale.

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Guide updated on 1 November 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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