English Requirements for Undergraduate Programs
English Language Proficiency Requirements
The language of instruction at the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ is English. All academically admissible applicants, regardless of their country of origin or citizenship status, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to undertaking studies at the ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. Proficiency may be demonstrated by:
Undergraduate programs
- Three years of full-time study in English in Canada or in another country where English is a principal language (as recognized by ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ); evidence of bilingualism (English and another language) is acceptable for those applicants educated in Canada in a language other than English; OR
- Submission of an official test score at or above the acceptable minimum, such as:
Test
Arts, Science, Business, Engineering and
Baccalauréate en éducation, Français Langue Seconde)Nursing, Radiography, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine & Education
IELTS (Academic)
Overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6
Overall score of 7 with 7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening
TOEFL paper-based test
550 with minimum TWE of 5.5
600 with minimum TWE of 6
TOEFL internet-based test
80 with minimum of 20 in each category
100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening
TOEFL essentials
8.5 (overall) no score below 8.0
Not accepted
CAEL (including CAEL Online)
60
70
Pearson Test of English
58
66
Cambridge B2 First, C1
Advanced or C2 ProficiencyOverall score of 176 with 176 in writing and
no other skill below 169Overall score of 185 with 185 in writing and speaking; 176 in reading and
listeningGTEC CBT 1176–1250 1250 and above English 621*
70%
N/A
Applicants without English proficiency test scores, or with scores below the minimum, may be admitted conditionally (NOT available to applicants seeking admission to Nursing, Radiography, Education or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine), and will be assessed by the EAP Coordinator upon arrival. Depending upon the assessment result, students may be placed in either full-time or part-time EAP. Part-time EAP is taken in combination with up to three credit courses. Upon successful completion of EAP, with an acceptable test score as noted above, these students will be eligible to begin academic studies without conditions related to English language proficiency.
*Prince Edward Island high school course English 621 or an analogous grade 12 academic English course from another Canadian Provincial curriculum.
Visit the English Academic Preparation (EAP) website for more information.