In place of the English proficiency results and tests listed on bowvalleycollege.ca/elp, Bow Valley College accepts outcomes from the following schools as English proficiency to all programs except Pharmacy Technician Diploma and Health Care Aide Certificate due to rules from those programs' regulating bodies.
| School | Required outcome | Limitations | Valid until |
| Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) sait.ca |
(1) English Language Foundations (ELF) Level 5 with a minimum grade of 75% ("B") in Communications 5 and Speech 5, or |
--- | June 30, 2027 |
| ANNE's Language House alhcalgary.com |
Completion of General English 5 (GE5) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with an overall score of 80%. | --- | November 30, 2026 |
Prospective English language school partners
If you represent an English language (ELL) school or program in the Calgary area and want to present Bow Valley College as a potential pathway for your English learners, inquire to the associate registrar for admissions at admissions+manager@bowvalleycollege.ca. Bow Valley College considers schools/programs based on our business need and your program's academic rigour, existing partnerships, and public profile.
