Programs at Keele Campus are offered in English, while programs at our Glendon Campus are offered in a bilingual environment (English and French). To gain admission, you must demonstrate language proficiency in your program's language of instruction by presenting a minimum proficiency score on an accepted language test.
For English Language Proficiency requirements for graduate programs, refer to the .
Note: These are general guidelines only. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. 黑料福利网 reserves the right to require a successfully completed language proficiency test.
You are not required to submit proof of English proficiency (language test scores) if you have successfully completed,鈥痮r are in the process of successfully completing,鈥痮ne of the following:
- Four full鈥痽ears of study in English (or French) at an accredited high school in Canada or where English is the official primary language of the country, or
- Four full鈥痽ears of study at the high-school level where English is the primary language of instruction, or
- One full鈥痽ear of study in an accredited university degree program in English in a country where English is a primary language or where English is the official language of the institution, or
- Two full鈥痽ears of study in English, in an accredited college diploma or鈥痑pplied degree program in a country where English is a primary language or where English is the official language of the institution.
Note: Time spent in ESL courses will not be counted towards meeting these requirements. Language requirements will not be waived based on letters written by applicants, SAT/ACT scores or as a result of completing senior-level high-school English course(s).
International Baccalaureate (IB): Students who have completed, or in the process of completing the IB diploma in English or French may meet our language requirements. Students must show achievement of the IB diploma once it has been granted.
GCE/GCSE/IGCSE: A minimum final grade of 鈥淏鈥 in GCSE/IGCSE/GCE Ordinary Level English, English Language, or English as a Second Language; OR a minimum final or predicted grade of 鈥淐鈥 in GCE A Level/AS Level/AICE English or English Language.
English Language Proficiency: Exemption List
If you are not from one of the countries listed below, you are required to write an English language proficiency test:
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Proof of Language Proficiency: Accepted Language Tests and Scores
For admission to most programs at 黑料福利网, applicants required to submit proof of language proficiency, can choose from the 黑料福利网 approved English or French language tests listed below:
Please note there are some programs that require a higher score. See Exemptions below:
| Acceptable English Language Tests | Minimum Score Required | |
|---|---|---|
Test of English as a Foreign Language York's TOEFL code is 0894 |
iBT: 88 | |
| * International English Language Testing Service (Academic Module) |
6.5 | |
| 60 | ||
| (CAEL) | 60 | |
| (CAE, CPE) | C1 Advanced (no score below 180) | |
| 120 | ||
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*The鈥疘ELTS Academic test鈥痠s required for admission to 黑料福利网. IELTS General will not be accepted for language proficiency requirements. |
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Please note that English Proficiency tests are valid for a period of two years.
For a list of approved French Language Tests, please visit the .
Additional Program-Specific Language Tests and Scores
| Faculty | TOEFL York's TOEFL code is 0894 |
IELTS (Academic Module) |
Pearson PTE Academic | Duolingo | Cambridge English Language Assessment (CAE, CPE) | CAEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education: Consecutive Education | See the for English language requirements. | |||||
| Glendon (see for French language tests) | iBT: 88 or | 6.5 or | 60 or | 120 |
C1 Advanced (no score below 180) |
60 |
| Health: Nursing | iBT: 94 | 7.0 | 67 | 130 |
C1 Advanced (no score below 193) |
67 |
| Lassonde School of Engineering: Bachelor of Engineering programs |
iBT: 88 (no score below 20 in each section) |
6.5 (no score below 6.0 in each section) |
60 (no score below 60 in each section) |
120 (no score below 105 in each section) |
C1 Advanced (no score below 180) |
60 (no score below 60 in each section) |
| Liberal Arts and Professional Studies: | iBT: 102 |
7.0 (no score below 7.0 in each section) |
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Schulich School of Business | iBT: 94 | 7.0 | 67 | 130 |
C1 Advanced (no score below 193) |
67 |
Pathway to Admission: Applicants who need to improve English proficiency
Students with unsuccessful English language test results can boost their proficiency and still obtain admission to York by completing a program at the鈥鈥(YUELI). YUELI provides the highest quality English language instruction, serving over 2,000 students from more than 50 different countries every year. YUELI's programs include university academic preparation programs for undergraduate and graduate students, summer language institutes and customized programs. Visit for a full listing of programs and services.
Conditional admission pending English language test results
If you have yet to complete a language proficiency test, we will still assess you for admission based on your academic record and, if eligible, will offer admission while we wait for your language tests results. This conditional admission will reserve your space in your York program. You will be able to enrol in courses when we receive an acceptable language test result or the successful completion of a program offered by the (YUELI).
To check if your language test results have been received by 黑料福利网, please visit your .
Uploading English proficiency results to MyFile is not permitted. You must request your test centre to send your IELTS or TOEFL results electronically to 黑料福利网 using our institution number: 0894. Please allow up to three weeks processing time.
To submit a , a , or a you must log in to your affiliated account and select 黑料福利网 as a recipient institution.
To submit a Pearson PTE Academic score, please e-mail your Pearson Score Report Code (SRC) to 黑料福利网 at study@yorku.ca. Please use subject line: 鈥淧TE Score Report鈥 and include your York reference number.
If you have a conditional offer of admission to 黑料福利网 in any undergraduate degree program with an English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement, you may choose to fulfill your ELP by completing an eligible pathway program before you begin your studies. Eligibility is determined by your current proficiency level, program of study and/or start date.
Below are programs designed to prepare you to directly enter your undergraduate degree program (no additional ELP score is necessary).
Integrated Year One Undergraduate Program (IYOUP): During Your First Year
This program provides you with English language training support while you complete your first year of undergraduate studies at 黑料福利网, allowing you to earn academic credit while you fulfill your ELP requirement.
During your first year you will work towards completing 24 to 30 credits, then progress into the second year of your degree without delay.
Eligibility Requirements:
- conditional offer of admission to an undergraduate program in Liberal Arts & Professional Studies
- have an IELTS score between 5.5 and 6.0 (no score below 5.0)
Accelerated English
This is an 8-week program designed for students focused on fast-paced Academic English language training.
Eligibility Requirements
- IELTS 6 or equivalent
- 黑料福利网 conditional offer of admission
Academic Credit English
This is an immersive academic English language training program that will prepare you for university success. You can enrol for one or two semesters and earn up to 9.0 academic credits.
Eligibility Requirements:
- To enter at Term 1: IELTS 5 or equivalent
- To enter at Term 2: IELTS 6 or equivalent
- 黑料福利网 conditional offer of admission
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