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English Language Proficiency Requirements

The language of instruction at the ÀÖ·¢IV 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 ÀÖ·¢IV. Proficiency may be demonstrated by:

Undergraduate programs

1. Three years of full-time study in English in Canada or in another country where English is a principal language (as recognized by ÀÖ·¢IV); evidence of bilingualism (English and another language) is acceptable for those applicants educated in Canada in a language other than English; OR

    

2. 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 and 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 Proficiency	Overall score of 176 with 176 in writing and no other skill below 169	Overall score of 185 with 185 in writing and speaking; 176 in reading and listening
   GTEC CBT	1176–1250	1250 and above
   English 621*	70%	N/A

   Newly accepted tests for the Fall 2025 admission year:

   Duolingo  
   Overall score: 120 

   Recommended minimum subscores:
   Literacy: 115 
   Comprehension: 115 
   Conversation: 115 
   Production: 115 
   
   Oxford Digital ELLT
   Arts, Science, Business, Engineering and Baccalauréate en éducation, Français Langue Seconde
   ELLT 7 with no score below 6 

   Nursing, Radiography, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Education
   ELLT 8 Writing and Speaking 
   ELLT 7 Reading and Listening 

   Any exam should have been written within the last two years. If not written in the last two years, students should make arrangements to take the test at least three months before the semester opening date. 

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.