To be eligible for this program, you must demonstrate proficiency in spoken and written English.
Therefore, you must provide one of the following documents with your admission application:
- Result of a language test recognized by the ITHQ, OR
- Proof of exemption from language test
Language test exemption criteria
You do not have to take an English language test if you have completed secondary or post-secondary education in English. If this applies to you, your transcript and diploma are sufficient proof of exemption from the language test.
If this does not apply to you, you must take a language test and submit the result with your application.
Language tests recognized for this program
The following is a list of recognized tests and required score for this program:
| Name of the test | Format | Required score |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS – International English Language Testing System (Academic) (The General training test is not accepted) | In-person and online | B2 (minimum of 5.5/9) |
| Pearson – PTE Academic | In-person | B2 (minimum of 59/90) |
| TOEFL iBT or PBT (TOEFL ITP and TOEFL Essentials are not accepted) | In-person and online | B2 (minimum of 72/120) |
| Bright regular | Online | B2 (minimum of 3.5/5) |
| CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language | In-person and online | B2 (minimum of 60) |