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Examinations are delivered in English (academic). Credential review is not processed without accepted test results and verification by the Cosmetology Association. Accepted benchmarks list IELTS 5 overall by skills, CELPIP 5, TOEFL 60 paper-based, CAEL 60, and Duolingo 85-90, while CLBPT and certain CLB tasks are not accepted. 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The Cosmetology Association must be satisfied that the applicant is likely to be successful in the study and practice of cosmetology, regardless of your country of origin or citizenship status.  \nCredential Review applications will not be processed without proof of English Language proficiency (no exceptions). Please see accepted tests below.  \nCanadian Language Benchmark Levels  \n\n| ILETS | Level 5 in all areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking) |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| CELPIP | Level 5 in all areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking) | Applicants must register the Association as the“Professional Designation” under the primary reason for the test, for the Association to verify. |\n| TOEFL | Level 60 (paper test) in all areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking) |  |\n| CAEL | Level 60 in all areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking) |  |\n| duolingo | 85-90 in all areas in all areas (reading, writing, listening and speaking) | duolingo participants can automatically share their test results with the Cosmetology Association with the link provided by duolingo [https://testcenter.zendesk.com/hc/en](https://testcenter.zendesk.com/hc/en)\u003Cbr>us/articles/360010869252-How-do-I-sendmy-Duolingo-English-Test-results-toinstitutions. |\n\nCLBPT (Not Accepted) - The Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test is not an English Language proficiency test. Learn English NS Testing and Counselling Centre uses the Canadian Language Benchmark to place individuals in both Federal and Provincial funded language programs. The Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test is a low stakes assessment and not developed for the purpose of employment, academic, immigration or citizenship use.  \nCLB 5-10 Exit Assessment Task (Not Accepted)–The CLB assessment tasks is a tool that is utilised by some programs as one aspect to inform a learner’s language level within that specific program. They are not a recognized credential of language proficiency and not intended to serve as the sole or primary measure of English proficiency.  \nImportant:  \nThe Association must be able to verify English Language proficiency in order to accept.  \nEnglish Language proficiency tests that are more than two (2) years old, will not be accepted. Applicant will be required to submit an updated language proficiency test in order to move forward with the credential review application process.  \nIf you’ve successfully completed one of the following listed below, you may be exempt from English Language proficiency testing (Effective June 3, 2025) .  \n• Hold a current and valid licence or designation from another regulatory body in Canada  \n• High school diploma from an English Canadian high school  \n• Completed the Canadian Adult Education Credential or General Education Development  \n• Completed full-time study at an accredited English Canadian College or University  \n• Completion of English for Academic Purposes program at an accredited English Canadian College or University  \n• Three (3) years of full-time study in English outside of Canada at an accredited college or university in a country where English language testing is not required.  \nPlease Note: As of August 20, 2024, PTE English Language proficiency tests will no longer be accepted. Pearson has notified the Cosmetology Association they can not verify test results.  \nFor more information on English language learning, please visit  \n[https://novascotiaimmigration.com/live-here/language-learning/](https://novascotiaimmigration.com/live-here/language-learning/)","cbCaih0fYE5p7dZv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaih0fYE5p7dZv","pdf",218272,"English","# English proficiency requirements\n## Accepted English tests and score thresholds\n## Not accepted assessments\n## Verification and validity rules\n## Exemptions from testing","[{\"question\":\"What is the minimum English proficiency pass requirement for applicants whose first language is not English?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must provide proof with a minimum pass level of 5 in all areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.\"},{\"question\":\"Which English language tests and minimum scores are accepted?\",\"answer\":\"Accepted options include IELTS Level 5 in all areas, CELPIP Level 5 in all areas, TOEFL 60 (paper test) in all areas, CAEL Level 60 in all areas, and Duolingo scores of 85-90 in all skills.\"},{\"question\":\"Are CLBPT and CLB exit assessment tasks accepted as English proficiency evidence?\",\"answer\":\"No. The Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT) is not an English proficiency test, and CLB 5-10 exit assessment tasks are not a recognized credential for the sole or primary measure of English proficiency.\"}]","English_Language_Proficiency_Information_and_Requirements_1 | PDF"]