Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
NSCAD TOEFL minimums by level
From NSCAD's international applications page. You need a test if your high school (at least three years) or post-secondary study (at least one year) was not in English.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (0 to 120) | 90, no test below 20 | TOEFL or TOEFL at Home |
| Undergraduate (1 to 6) | 4.5; Listening 4.5; Reading, Speaking, Writing 4.0 | TOEFL or TOEFL at Home |
| Graduate (0 to 120) | 94, no test below 22 | TOEFL or TOEFL at Home |
| Graduate (1 to 6) | 4.5; Listening 5.0; Reading, Speaking, Writing 4.5 | TOEFL or TOEFL at Home |
TOEFL rules at NSCAD
NSCAD's TOEFL code is 3265, and TOEFL at Home (online) is accepted. Results must be sent directly from the testing service, and only conditional offers are made until they arrive.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS at 6.5 with no test below 6.0 for undergraduates and 7.0 with no test below 6.0 for graduate applicants.
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If your TOEFL score is below NSCAD's level
Applicants who do not meet the requirement at the time of admission get a conditional offer pending an acceptable score, and can study English at one of NSCAD's partner language school pathway programmes. The page lists undergraduate pathways at schools in Halifax and elsewhere, and graduate pathways through Oxford International Halifax and the Oxford ELLT online pathway.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your NSCAD programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does NSCAD need for undergraduates?+
90 with no test below 20, or 4.5 with Listening 4.5 and 4.0 in Reading, Speaking and Writing.
What TOEFL score does NSCAD need for graduate study?+
94 with no test below 22, or 4.5 with Listening 5.0 and 4.5 in the other sections.
What is NSCAD's TOEFL code?+
3265.
Does NSCAD accept TOEFL at Home?+
Yes, the page lists TOEFL at Home (online) as accepted.
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