BC HCA program applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency. Domestic and/or international applicants whose first language is not English will need to take a standardized proficiency assessment to confirm communicative competency in all four language skills areas (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

Applicants whose first language is not English must submit evidence of one of the following standardized English language proficiency test scores from an authorized assessment centre:

Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLB PT) (testing within the last year):
Listening 6
Speaking 6
Reading 5
Writing 5
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL or CAEL Online) (testing within the last two years):
overall score of 50, with no section less than 40
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Academic or General (testing within the last two years):
overall score of 5.5
minimum of 5.5 in Speaking and Listening
no score lower than 5 in Reading and Writing
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition) (testing within the last two years):
IBT with an overall score of 56
no score lower than 15 in Speaking and Listening
no score lower than 13 in Reading and Writing
2. Informational Interview:
Attend an informational interview with the Health Care Assistant - English Language Development instructor to confirm program expectations, and discuss oral communication skills.
3. Information Session:
Attendance at a Health Care Assistant program Information Session is required to ensure applicants have a strong understanding of the expectations of the Health Care Assistant (HCA) program and the role of the HCA in the work environment. An online Information Session module is available for anyone unable to attend in person.

High School Graduation is mandatory.
High school transcripts, proof of high school graduation (mandatory for most programs) and official, certified English translations
Post-secondary transcripts and credentials (if applicable) and official, certified English translations. Include all credentials, even if non-completed and/or in-progress