Applicants to University Transfer and Baccalaureate Degree programs whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency required for admission to the Fall 2011, Winter 2012 and Spring 2012 intakes by presenting one of the following:
(1) Successful completion of three years of full-time education in English:
a. In Canada including the grade 12 year. This can be a combination of secondary and post-secondary education. (See notes i. and ii.)
b. In another country where English is recognized as an official language of instruction. (See notes i. and ii.)
c. At a recognized school/institution which uses English as the primary language of instruction. (See notes i. and ii.)
(2) Successful completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time instruction in a school/institution in Canada in which the major language of instruction is other than English, but where the level of English proficiency required for graduation is equivalent to that in English language schools/institutions in Canada.
(3) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 86 iBT (internet-based) and a minimum score of 21 on all 4 sections including reading/listening/speaking/writing OR 580 PBT (paper-based) with a minimum score of 50 in each component. Refer to website: www.ets.org/toefl
(4) Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall band score of 70 and a minimum score of 50 in each band. Refer to website: www.cael.ca
(5) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each component. Refer to website: www.ielts.org
(6) Completion of one of the following:
a. Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 (or English 30) final blended grade of 75%.
b. International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level English A1, A2 or English B with a minimum grade of 6.0. IB programs of study are administered by selected high schools. Refer to website: www.ibo.org
c. Advanced Placement (AP) English College Board Exam with a minimum score of 4.0. AP subjects are offered by selected high schools. Refer to website: www.collegeboard.org/ap
d. Six credits of transferable university level English language and literature with minimum grades of B+. Refer to www.macewan.ca
e. An O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course with a minimum grade of B.
(7) A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution at which English is the primary language of instruction and in a country where English is the principal language.
(8) MacEwan’s ENGL-0106-ELP for University and College with a minimum grade of B-.
(9) Successful completion of University of Alberta’s ESL 140 and 145 . Official transcripts must be provided.
(10) Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band. Refer to website www.pearsonpte.com
Notes:
i. Enrolment in English as a Second Language (ESL) course or programs will not be included in the calculation of three years of full time study. Enrolment must be in a regular high school or post-secondary credit program.
ii. Failing grades/courses will not be counted when calculating full time attendance. Only courses with passing grades will be considered.
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An applicant who is completely bilingual and fluent in English shall be entitled to submit a written petition to the Office of the Registrar providing evidence that the applicant’s English language proficiency exceeds the specified minimum levels, and requesting exemption from the language proficiency requirement. If you are fully bilingual and fluent in English, your petition should detail this -- your background; your educational and personal experience with English; the language of instruction throughout your schooling and the language you use at home and on a daily basis; why you believe that an exception to the requirement is warranted in your situation. Attestations from former English instructors and reports of any standardized English language proficiency tests may be supportive of your petition. The International department of the Office of the Registrar will review the petition for possible waiver. Successful petition will not guarantee admission to another institution.
Applicants to University Transfer and Baccalaureate Degree programs whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency required for admission to the Fall 2012, Winter 2013 and Spring 2013 intakes by presenting one of the following:
(1) Successful completion of three years of full-time education in English:
a. In Canada including the grade 12 year. This can be a combination of secondary and post-secondary education. (See notes i. and ii.)
b. In another country where English is recognized as an official language of instruction. (See notes i. and ii.)
c. At a recognized school/institution which uses English as the primary language of instruction. (See notes i. and ii.)
(2) Successful completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time instruction in a school/institution in Canada in which the major language of instruction is other than English, but where the level of English proficiency required for graduation is equivalent to that in English language schools/institutions in Canada.
(3) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 86 iBT (internet-based) and a minimum score of 21 on all 4 sections including reading/listening/speaking/writing OR 580 PBT (paper-based) with a minimum score of 50 in each component. Refer to website: www.ets.org/toefl
(4) Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall band score of 70 and a minimum score of 60 in each band. Refer to website: www.cael.ca
(5) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. Refer to website: www.ielts.org
(6) Completion of one of the following:
a. Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 (or English 30) final blended grade of 75%.
b. International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level English A1, A2 or English B with a minimum grade of 6.0. IB programs of study are administered by selected high schools. Refer to website: www.ibo.org
c. Advanced Placement (AP) English College Board Exam with a minimum score of 4.0. AP subjects are offered by selected high schools. Refer to website: www.collegeboard.org/ap
d. Six credits of transferable university level English language and literature with minimum grades of B+. Refer to www.macewan.ca
e. An O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course with a minimum grade of B.
(7) A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution at which English is the primary language of instruction and in a country where English is the principal language.
(8) MacEwan’s ENGL-086 (ENGL-0106) ELP for University and College with a minimum grade of B- completed at Grant MacEwan University or Global Village, Calgary.
(9) MacEwan’s ESLG-085 (ESLG-0105) English for Academic Purposes with a minimum grade of B-.
(10) Successful completion of University of Alberta’s ESL 140 and 145. Official transcripts must be provided.
(11) Pearson Test of English (PET Academic) with a minimum overall score of 59 and a minimum score of 56 in each band. Refer to website www.pearsonpte.com.
Notes:
i. Enrolment in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses or programs will not be included in the calculation of three years of full time study. Enrolment must be in a regular high school or post-secondary credit program.
ii. Failing grades/courses will not be counted when calculating full time attendance. Only courses with passing grades will be considered.
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An applicant who is completely bilingual and fluent in English shall be entitled to submit a written petition to the Office of the Registrar providing evidence that the applicant’s English language proficiency exceeds the specified minimum levels, and requesting exemption from the language proficiency requirement. If you are fully bilingual and fluent in English, your petition should detail this -- your background; your educational and personal experience with English; the language of instruction throughout your schooling and the language you use at home and on a daily basis; why you believe that an exception to the requirement is warranted in your situation. Attestations from former English instructors and reports of any standardized English language proficiency tests may be supportive of your petition.
The International department of the Office of the Registrar will review the petition for possible waiver. Successful petition will not guarantee admission to another institution.
Applicants to Certificate, Diploma, and Applied Degree programs whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency required for admission to the Fall 2011, Winter 2012 and Spring 2012 intakes by presenting one of the following:
(1) Successful completion of three years of full-time education in English:
a. In Canada including the grade 12 year. This can be a combination of secondary and post-secondary education. (See notes i. and ii.)
b. In another country where English is recognized as an official language of instruction. (See notes i. and ii.)
c. At a recognized school/institution which uses English as the primary language of instruction. (See notes i. and ii.)
(2) Successful completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time instruction in a school/institution in Canada in which the major language of instruction is other than English, but where the level of English proficiency required for graduation is equivalent to that in English language schools/institutions in Canada.
(3) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 76 iBT (internet-based) and a minimum score of 18 on all 4 sections including reading/listening/speaking/writing OR 550 PBT (paper-based). Refer to website: www.ets.org/toefl
(4) Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall band score of 60 and a minimum score of 50 in each band. Refer to website: www.cael.ca
(5) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) with a minimum overall band score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.0 in each component. Refer to website: www.ielts.org
(6) EIKEN with a minimum Grade Pre-1 score. Refer to website: www.eiken.or.jp (Japanese) www.stepeiken.org (English)
(7) Completion of one of the following:
a. Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 (or English 30) final blended grade of 65%..
b. International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level English A1, A2 or English B with a minimum grade of 5.0. IB programs of study are administered by selected high schools. Refer to website: www.ibo.org
c. Advanced Placement (AP) English College Board Exam with a minimum score of 3.0. AP subjects are offered by selected high schools. Refer to website: www.collegeboard.org/ap
d. Six credits of transferable university level English language and literature with minimum grades of C-. Refer to www.macewan.ca
e. An O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course with a minimum grade of C.
(8) A two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution at which English is the primary lan g uage of instruction and in a country where English is the principal language.
(9) MacEwan’s ENGL-0106-ELP for University and College with a minimum grade of C completed at Grant MacEwan University or Global Village, Calgary.
(10) Successful completion of University of Alberta’s ESL 140 and 145. Official transcripts must be provided.
(11) Pearson test of English (PTE) (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 51 and a minimum score of 49 in each band. Refer to www.pearsonpte.com
Notes:
i. Enrolment in English as a Second Language (ESL) course or programs will not be included in the calculation of three years of full time study. Enrolment must be in a regular high school or post-secondary credit program.
ii. Failing grades/courses will not be counted when calculating full time attendance. Only courses with passing grades will be considered.
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An applicant who is completely bilingual and fluent in English shall be entitled to submit a written petition to the Office of the Registrar providing evidence that the applicant’s English language proficiency exceeds the specified minimum levels, and requesting exemption from the language proficiency requirement. If you are fully bilingual and fluent in English, your petition should detail this -- your background; your educational and personal experience with English; the language of instruction throughout your schooling and the language you use at home and on a daily basis; why you believe that an exception to the requirement is warranted in your situation. Attestations from former English instructors and reports of any standardized English language proficiency tests may be supportive of your petition.
The International department of the Office of the Registrar will review the petition for possible waiver. Successful petition will not guarantee admission to another institution.
Applicants to Certificate, Diploma, and Applied Degree programs whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency required for admission to the Fall 2012, Winter 2013 and Spring 2013 intakes by presenting one of the following:
(1) Successful completion of three years of full-time education in English:
a. In Canada including the grade 12 year. This can be a combination of secondary and post-secondary education. (See notes i. and ii.)
b. In another country where English is recognized as an official language of instruction. (See notes i. and ii.)
c. At a recognized school/institution which uses English as the primary language of instruction. (See notes i. and ii.)
(2) Successful completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time instruction in a school/institution in Canada in which the major language of instruction is other than English, but where the level of English proficiency required for graduation is equivalent to that in English language schools/institutions in Canada.
(3) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum total score of 76 iBT (internet-based) and a minimum score of 18 on all 4 sections including reading/listening/speaking/writing OR 550 PBT (paper-based). Refer to website: www.ets.org/toefl
(4) Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum overall band score of 60 and a minimum score of 60 in each band. Refer to website: www.cael.ca
(5) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) with a minimum overall band score of 6.0 and a minimum score of 5.5 in each component. Refer to website: www.ielts.org
(6) EIKEN with a minimum Grade Pre-1 score. Refer to website: www.eiken.or.jp (Japanese) www.stepeiken.org (English)
(7) Completion of one of the following:
a. Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 (or English 30) final blended grade of 65%.
b. International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level English A1, A2 or English B with a minimum grade of 5.0. IB programs of study are administered by selected high schools. Refer to website: www.ibo.org
c. Advanced Placement (AP) English College Board Exam with a minimum score of 3.0. AP subjects are offered by selected high schools. Refer to website: www.collegeboard.org/ap
d. Six credits of transferable university level English language and literature with minimum grades of C-. Refer to www.macewan.ca
e. An O-level, GCSE, or IGCSE English Language or Literature course with a minimum grade of C.
(8) A two-year diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution at which English is the primary language of instruction and in a country where English is the principal language.
(9) MacEwan’s ENGL-086 (ENGL-0106) ELP for University and College with a minimum grade of C completed at Grant MacEwan University or Global Village, Calgary.
(10) MacEwan’s ESLG-085 ( ESLG-0105) English for Academic Purposes with a minimum grade of C.
(11) Successful completion of University of Alberta’s ESL 140 and 145. Officia l transcripts must be provided.
(12) Pearson Test of English (PET Academic) test with a minimum overall score of 51 and a minimum score of 49 in each band. Refer to website www.pearsonpte.com.
Notes:
i. Enrolment in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses or programs will not be included in the calculation of three years of full time study. Enrolment must be in a regular high school or post-secondary credit program.
ii. Failing grades/courses will not be counted when calculating full time attendance. Only courses with passing grades will be considered.
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An applicant who is completely bilingual and fluent in English shall be entitled to submit a written petition to the Office of the Registrar providing evidence that the applicant’s English language proficiency exceeds the specified minimum levels, and requesting exemption from the language proficiency requirement. If you are fully bilingual and fluent in English, your petition should detail this -- your background; your educational and personal experience with English; the language of instruction throughout your schooling and the language you use at home and on a daily basis; why you believe that an exception to the requirement is warranted in your situation. Attestations from former English instructors and reports of any standardized English language proficiency tests may be supportive of your petition.
The International department of the Office of the Registrar will review the petition for possible waiver. Successful petition will not guarantee admission to another institution.
Besides demonstrating English Language Proficiency, applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing and Therapist Assistant - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant programs whose first language is not English will also be required to meet Spoken English Proficiency Requirements for Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 intakes.
Applicants must present one of the following:
• Six full years of education in English in Canada or the equivalent in another country where English is the principal language. Such education must include Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent level) and can combine secondary and post-secondary training.
• Graduation from a degree program offered by a recognized university at which English is the primary language of instruction and in a country where English is the principal language.
• A score of at least 50 on the TSE
• A score of at least 50 on the SPEAK
• A score of at least 26 on the iBT TOEFL section for Speaking
• A score of at least 70 on the CAEL sub-test for Speaking
• A score of at least 7.0 on the IELTS band for Speaking (academic or general training test)
• A score of at least 4 on the MELAB Oral Interview Component
• A score of at least Band 5.0 on the CanTEST section for Speaking
• A score of at least 71 on the Pearson Test band for Speaking (academic)
TSE
Test of Spoken English (Available only where the paper-based TOEFL is offered.) www.ets.org/tse
SPEAK
Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (Administered through University of Alberta Extension.) www.extension.ualberta.ca/elp/speaktest.aspx
iBT TOEFL
Internet-Based Test, Test of English as a Foreign Language www.ets.org/toefl
MELAB
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab)
CAEL
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment www.cael.ca
IELTS
International English Language Testing System www.ielts.org or the MacEwan IELTS Test Centre www.macewan.ca/web/Services/IELTS/home/index.cfm
CanTEST
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees www.cantest.uottawa.ca
PTE Academic
Pearson Test of English Academic www.pearsonpte.com
Based on policy C5010 Admissions, no petitions or waivers will be considered for the Spoken English Proficiency requirement.
Besides demonstrating English Language Proficiency, applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Psychiatric Nursing, and Therapist Assistant - Speech Language Pathologist Assistant programs whose first language is not English will also be required to meet Spoken English Proficiency Requirements for Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 intakes.
Applicants must present one of the following:
- Six full years of education in English in Canada or the equivalent in another country where English is the principal language. Such education must include Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent level) and can combine secondary and post-secondary training.
- Graduation from a degree program offered by a recognized university at which English is the primary language of instruction and in a country where English is the principal language.
- A score of at least 50 on the TSE
- A score of at least 50 on the SPEAK
- A score of at least 26 on the iBT TOEFL section for Speaking
- A score of at least 70 on the CAEL sub-test for Speaking
- A score of at least 7.0 on the IELTS band for Speaking (academic or general training test)
- A score of at least 4 on the MELAB Oral Interview Component
- A score of at least Band 5.0 on the CanTEST section for Speaking
- A score of at least 71 on the Pearson Test band for Speaking (academic)
TSE
Test of Spoken English (Available only where the paper-based TOEFL is offered.) www.ets.org/tse
SPEAK
Speaking Proficiency English Assessment Kit (Administered through University of Alberta Extension.) www.extension.ualberta.ca/elp/speaktest.aspx
iBT TOEFL
Internet-Based Test, Test of English as a Foreign Language www.ets.org/toefl
MELAB
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab
CAEL
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment www.cael.ca
IELTS
International English Language Testing System www.ielts.org or the MacEwan IELTS Test Centre www.macewan.ca/web/Services/IELTS/home/index.cfm
CanTEST
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees www.cantest.uottawa.ca
PET
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) www.pearsonpte.com
Based on policy C5010 Admissions, no petitions or waivers will be considered for the Spoken English Proficiency requirement.
