Frequently Asked Questions
See the common, frequently asked questions regarding language proficiency and their answers below.
See the common, frequently asked questions regarding language proficiency and their answers below.
The College is reviewing the new NAPRA Language Proficiency Requirement Policy before updating its own language proficiency requirements. This process may take several months. Once the College has reviewed and updated its language proficiency requirements, there may be an implementation period to allow applicants with currently valid test scores that meet the former requirements to continue their registration process. You should register with the College as soon as you are eligible to do so.
More information will be posted on the OCP website as it becomes available.
The Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) is the range that accounts for differences in test scores by different assessors and different versions of the test.
If your test score is below the minimum cut score but within the range of the posted SEM, your scores will be considered acceptable. If your test score is below the minimum cut score and below the range of the posted SEM, you are not considered to have met OCP’s language proficiency requirement.
All components of the TOEFL, IELTS, TEF, TEF Canada, TCF and TCF Canada must be attempted at the same session in order for the results to meet OCP’s language proficiency requirement. OCP does not accept the TOEFL MyBest Scores.
Test scores are valid for two years and must remain valid for you to progress in the registration process.
When you are ready to submit your next application for registration, please e-mail regprograms@ocpinfo.com to request consideration for an extension of your test scores. If you have recently successfully completed the Practice Assessment of Competence at Entry (PACE), Structured Practical Training (SPT), the Jurisprudence, Ethics and Professionalism exam or the PEBC Qualifying Exam, a College staff member may be able to extend your scores. If you have not successfully completed a current practice-based assessment or examination registration requirement, your request will be referred to a panel of the Registration Committee.
Test scores must be sent directly to OCP by the testing institution. Please submit a legible copy of your results for verification.
OCP can verify IELTS test scores online.
There is no restriction on the type of information you may submit to a panel. However, it must be sufficiently reliable and persuasive to satisfy a panel that you possess reasonable language proficiency in English or French. The following is a list of examples you might submit:
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