Language Requirements
Language Requirements for All Applicants
If you intend to study in an English language program and English is not your first language or mother tongue, you should provide evidence of your English language proficiency through one of the entry requirements or language tests below. Students may be exempt from a language test if their 3 most recent years of full-time education was taught in a setting where English is the language of instruction for 100% of the time (excluding language courses) either in Canada or another country. Moreover, a 4U English may be taken in the place of a test if you are a Canadian citizen or permanent residence who has successfully completed a 4U English and who meets all other entrance requirements.
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Minimum TOEFL Score | 88 iBT; 230 CBT; 570 PBT |
| Minimum IELTS Score | 6.5 |
| Minimum CAEL Score | 70, with 60 in writing proficiency |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) | Minimum score: 60 |
| Other Test Scores | Minimum Cambridge English Proficiency grade of “C”. Three years of full-time, senior-level studies in an English-language high school or postsecondary institution (official documents required; evaluated on an individual basis; at the Admissions Committee's discretion). |
Students without a score may complete an approved English for Academic preparation program. Please contact us for more details.