Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Seneca TOEFL minimums by program
From Seneca's English requirements page. Seneca says these are minimum cut-offs and highly competitive programs rank applicants.
| Program type | TOEFL minimum (each skill) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate programs | No skill below 4 out of 6 (or 20 out of 30) | MyBest and Home Edition included |
| Diploma and advanced diploma | No skill below 4 out of 6 (or 20 out of 30) | |
| Degree programs | No skill below 4.5 out of 6 (or 21 out of 30) | |
| Master's and graduate certificates | No skill below 4.5 out of 6 (or 22 out of 30) | |
| Practical Nursing (PND) | No skill below 4.5 out of 6 (or 21 out of 30) | |
| Honours BSc Nursing (BSN) | No skill below 4.5 out of 6 (or 22 out of 30) |
Test rules at Seneca
The page names the test as TOEFL including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition, and says only tests taken in the last two years are valid. It sets no overall TOEFL total, only the per-skill floor.
On the same page, IELTS Academic is 6.0 with no skill below 5.5 for certificates and diplomas and 6.5 with no skill below 6.0 for degrees and master's programs.
Know your target? Check where you stand
Take a free AI-scored IELTS mock and see your score per skill before you book the real test. Free account, no card.
Take a free mock →Practise before you book: free IELTS mock test, IELTS reading practice, IELTS listening practice and IELTS speaking predictions.
If your TOEFL score falls short
Seneca accepts completion of an intensive English program such as its English Language Institute instead of a test score.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Seneca programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Seneca Polytechnic need?+
No skill below 4 out of 6 (20 out of 30) for diplomas, and 4.5 (21 or 22 out of 30) for degrees and master's programs.
Does Seneca accept TOEFL MyBest scores?+
Yes. Seneca lists TOEFL including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition.
Does Seneca have an overall TOEFL minimum?+
No overall total is stated; Seneca sets a minimum for each skill.
How long is TOEFL valid for Seneca?+
Only tests taken in the last two years are considered valid.
Keep reading
Related
- Seneca Polytechnic IELTS requirement
- Humber TOEFL requirement
- TOEFL for Canada
- TOEFL score report explained
- All 4564 guides
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.
© 2026 BandLadder. Written and checked by the BandLadder team. You may quote or cite this page with credit to BandLadder and a link to it; republishing it in full needs our written permission. Content use policy