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The New Brunswick Private Career College Graduate Pilot (hereafter referred to as “Pilot”) is part of an economic immigration program and is not intended for family reunification, protected persons or for humanitarian and compassionate reasons.  \nThe Pilot is for international graduates with the skills, education, and work experience to contribute to New Brunswick’s economy, and who are ready to live and work in New Brunswick permanently. This guide provides complete and comprehensive information about program requirements and eligibility. Please carefully read it before you apply. Students who do not qualify for the Pilot are encouraged to review the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP) . Students with qualifying work experience and a job offer from an AIP designated employer may be eligible to apply when they complete their studies.  \nNote 1: Eastern College cannot guarantee acceptance to the Provincial Nominee Program. The college has advised the student that it is the responsibility of the Province of New Brunswick and the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to decide who is accepted into the Provincial Nominee Program.  \nNote 2: Graduates of programs that are not included in the list below are not eligible to apply for the PNP Program andwill not qualify for Post-Graduate Work Permits.  \nTargeted occupations that qualify students for this new work permit program include:  \n• Accounting and Payroll Administrator  \n• Advanced Systems Management and Cybersecurity  \n• Child & Youth Care with Addictions Support Worker  \n• Medical Administrative Specialist  \n• Personal Support Worker  \n• Supply Chain and Logistics  \n• Video Game Development (Moncton only)  \nHow the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) [works-Canada.ca](works-Canada.ca)  \nEnglish Language Proficiency Requirement  \nApplicants from countries where English is not the only language of common usage are required to submit proof of English proficiency as measured by one of the following recognized tests: TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL, CELPIP, Duolingo English Test or MELAB. This documentation must be submitted as a first step towards enrollment.  \nOnly tests taken in the last two years are considered valid.  \nThe following are the required language proficiency test scores for all Eastern College Diploma programs:  \n• [TOEFL Paper-based test: Minimum score of 550 required.](TOEFL Paper-based test: Minimum score of 550 required. www.toefl.org)[ ](TOEFL Paper-based test: Minimum score of 550 required. www.toefl.org)[www.toefl.org](TOEFL Paper-based test: Minimum score of 550 required. www.toefl.org)  \n• TOEFL Internet-based test: Overall minimum score of 80 required, with minimum scores of 20 in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.  \n• IELTS Academic: Minimum overall Band of 6.0, with no single test score [below 5.5.](below 5.5. www.ielts.org)[ ](below 5.5. www.ielts.org)[www.ielts.org](below 5.5. www.ielts.org)  \n• CAEL: Minimum overall score of 60 . [www.cael.ca](www.cael.ca)  \n• Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP – General Test)– Minimum overall [score of 8.](score of 8. www.celpip.ca)[ ](score of 8. www.celpip.ca)[www.celpip.ca](score of 8. www.celpip.ca)  \n• Duolingo English Test-Minimum score of [105.](105. www.englishtest.duolingo.com)[ ](105. www.englishtest.duolingo.com)[www.englishtest.duolingo.com](105. www.englishtest.duolingo.com)  \n• University of Michigan English Language Institute (MELAB)– [Minimum score 77.](Minimum","cbCainiugfAgwJJH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainiugfAgwJJH","pdf",1035830,"English","# Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)\n## English Language Proficiency Requirement\n## Language Proficiency Test Exemptions\n## Admission Test or Secondary School Equivalency Requirement","[{\"question\":\"What program is the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NBPNP) and how does the Graduate Pilot fit in?\",\"answer\":\"NBPNP is an immigration program administered by the Government of New Brunswick that nominates individuals with the ability to become economically established in New Brunswick. The Private Career College Graduate Pilot is part of an economic immigration program and is intended for eligible graduates who are ready to live and work in New Brunswick permanently.\"},{\"question\":\"Which English language proficiency tests are accepted for Eastern College Diploma Program applicants?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must submit proof from recognized tests including TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL, CELPIP, Duolingo English Test, or MELAB. Only tests taken within the last two years are considered valid.\"},{\"question\":\"When can applicants be exempt from submitting English test scores?\",\"answer\":\"Exemptions include completing Grade 12 in an English high school in Canada, completing an English credit in a French high school, completing one year of full-time studies in English at a recognized Canadian college or university, or completing at least two years of full-time education in countries where English is an official or the only language of common usage. 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