* Insurance, Testing (Placement Assessment), Student ID Card (myCard), Material Fee, Student Centre Facilities Fee, etc
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or 19 years or older.
Applicants to Centennial College post-secondary programs in the School of Transportation with scores of 140 or 141 on the Centennial College English Skills Assessment, are advised to take this program first as a pathway to their program of choice.
Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted
TOEFL, 550 Paper-based
80+ minimums of 20 for the Internet-based test
MELAB, Score of 76
IELTS, 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5
CAEL, Overall 60
Pearson Test of English (Academic), 51+
International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP), 3.7+
Cambridge English Exams: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE), First (FCE), 167-169
* With English Level COMM 160/161
Centennial College accepts the Duolingo English Test to demonstrate English Language Proficiency
Minimum English Proficiency Scores Accepted
Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM170, 115 - 124
Certificate, diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs starting at COMM160, 105 - 114
Note: Some programs may require a successful score in the College Language Skills Assessment in addition to a grade 12 English grade or equivalent for admission consideration.
English as a Second Language Partnerships
Academie Linguistique Internationale, Montreal, QC, Level 7 Advanced
Canadian Language Learning Centre*, Toronto, ON, University Pathway Program
Capital English Solutions, Toronto, ON, College-University Preparation Course
EC Toronto, Toronto, ON, Pre-Advanced
EC Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, Pre-Advanced
ELS Toronto, Toronto, ON, English for Academic Purposes Level 112 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, 109
ELS Vancouver, Vancouver, BC, English for Academic Purposes Level 109 or higher
English School of Canada***, Toronto, ON, University-College Transfer Program
Hansa Language Centre**, Toronto, ON, English for Academic Purposes and the Level 10 Exam
ICEAP, Toronto, ON, General Bridge Program (Lvl 7)
International Language Academy of Canada*, Toronto, ON, UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2
International Language Academy of Canada*, Vancouver, BC, UP III’s PW 3.3 for graduate certificates; for all other credentials, PW 3.2
International Language Schools Canada, Toronto, ON, University Pathway Program (A2 Level)
International Language Schools Canada, Vancouver, BC, University Pathway Program (A2 Level)
Kaplan International English , Toronto, ON, C1 Advanced Level
Kaplan International English, Vancouver, BC, C1 Advanced Level
Quest Language Studies Toronto, Toronto, ON, Academic Pathway Certificate Program
Royal Canadian Institute of International Studies , Toronto, ON, Advanced English for Academic Purposes for graduate certificates;
for all other credentials,
English for Academic Purposes
Sprott Shaw Language College, Toronto, ON, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)
Sprott Shaw Language College, Vancouver, BC, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)
Sprott Shaw Language College, Victoria, BC, English for Post-Secondary Education (EPE)
St. George International College*, Toronto, ON, University and College Pathway
Stafford House Toronto**, Toronto, ON, Academic College Preparation
The Language Gallery**, Toronto, ON, UPP Level 6
Toronto International College, Toronto, ON, Level 5 Advanced
Upper Madison College, Toronto, ON, Level 15 (EAP Term 3)
*passing grade of 75% required
**passing grade of 80% required
***for degree programs, a passing grade of 80% required
Students who achieve a minimum grade of 70% in any of these programs will satisfy Centennial's English Language requirement for admittance into Centennial College post-secondary programs. Agreements may also specify entry requirements into graduate certificate programs. Students will still need to follow the regular application procedures and must meet all other admission requirements.
The Trades Foundations - Motive Power program will provide you with an opportunity to prepare to meet the English communications assessment entry point for a Motive Power program in the School of Transportation.
You'll learn about a variety of passenger, commercial and heavy duty equipment vehicles through the study of component identification, shop safety practices, tool identification and the use of specialized equipment. The development of sound communication and mathematical skills, within a trade context, will also be emphasized. Throughout the program, you'll be able to apply theoretical knowledge to hands-on, practical work on a variety of training units, vehicles and equipment in a lab environment.
Program Highlights
Trade Foundations will provide an alternate entry offer and academic support if you test below the English assessment level required for a diploma program.
The program will offer a solid foundation of communication and math skills as well as the motor vehicle knowledge to enhance your academic success when you transfer into a School of Transportation diploma program.
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COMM-143/COMM-142, Foundations 1: Developing College Communication Skills
FNED-218, The Workplace of Canada - Part 1
MATH-130, Mathematics For The Trades 1
VTEC-101, Vehicle Component Identification
WPPS-100, Workplace Practices and Procedures
COMM-163/COMM-162, Foundations 2: Building College Communications Skills
FNED-219, The Workplace of Canada - Part 2
MATH-131, Mathematics For The Trades 2
SINF-121, Service Information Systems
TCHE-102, Introduction to Truck, Coach & Heavy Duty Equipment
VTEC-111, Engine Mechanical
English Language Learning (ELL) is taught at Progress Campus
Transfer to a Automotive program
Transfer to a Truck and Coach program
Transfer to a Heavy Duty Equipment program
Health Insurance fee is 509,34 CAD per year
