ÎçÒ¹av

Proof of Language Proficiency

If you cannot meet the language requirements, we can help. Find out more about our English for Academic Purposes program.

The language of instruction at ÎçÒ¹av is English. All applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to commencing studies at ÎçÒ¹av. You may demonstrate proficiency in one of two ways:

  1. Proof that you have studied at a full-time post-secondary school for a minimum of three consecutive years where the language of instruction and examination was English (as recognized by ÎçÒ¹av). This education must have been completed within two years of the start date of the ÎçÒ¹av program to which you are applying. Please note: this requirement does not include time enrolled in an EAL program.  Proof 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 from one of the following tests:
Column 1 outlines the accepted tests and column 2 outlines the required score to meet HC English language proficiency requirements
TEST Score Required
IELTS - Academic Overall score of 6.5 with no other band below 6
Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Overall score of 176 with no other band below 169
Canadian Language Learning ÎçÒ¹av (CLLC) CLLC Level 7, University Pathway Program, Pathway 2
ÎçÒ¹av English Proficiency Test 4.5 in each section
7
TOEFL - paper based Manual score of 550
TOEFL - internet based test 85
CAEL Overall Score 60, with minimum 50 in each band
Pearson Test of English 60
Quest Minimum 75
Completion of Intensive English Program – Level 8

ÎçÒ¹av English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program and Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC)

CLB level 8
NOTE: Only applicable for students who have been registered in either the EAP or LINC program.

International Language Academy of Canada (ILAC)

Completion of Pathway Program Level 3.3 with a final coursework score of 75% and IELTS practice test score of 99/120)

In order for us to waive the language proficiency requirement, you must have graduated from a Canadian high school and have completed English 621 in P.E.I. or the equivalent in another province with a minimum grade of 70%.

English proficiency results must be current.