Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Software Quality Assurance and Test Engineering (Optional Co-op)

Entry requirements for Conestoga College

A diploma or degree in any of these areas:
computer science
software engineering
software engineering technology
computer engineering
computer application
computer programmer/analyst
IT innovation and design
computer or mobile applications development OR
A graduate certificate in computer applications development or mobile solutions development. Other relevant disciplines that offer a significant degree of software development in their curriculum (such as health informatics) may also be considered.
An overall average grade of B or above (as assessed, by country, to Ontario standards) in the above mentioned academic program(s). Applicants with documents (transcripts) from an educational institution from a country other than Canada must have their documents evaluated for equivalency at an approved provider of credential evaluation services.
TOEFL iBT 88
IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0
CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60
Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for admission to the graduate certificate program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS
Applying to the Co-op Stream - All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process. Labour market conditions determine co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Every student who meets academic eligibility requirements may not be admitted to the co-op stream. To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall SWA of 3.75 (80% session weighted average) in Level 1 with no dropped or failed courses.

English language requirements

6.5

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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

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