English Proficiency

Students admitted to King's University College must be proficient in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of your proficiency in listening to, speaking, writing and reading English. Typically, this is done through an official test or ESL program. We reserve the right to ask you to provide proof of English language proficiency.

I.E.L.T.S. (International English Language Testing System)

The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, British Council, and IDP Education Australia, with tests offered across the world up to four times a month.

IELTS Academic is required with a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no part less than 6.0.

For further information, please contact King's Enrolment Services.

T.O.E.F.L. (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

T.O.E.F.L.
Box 899-R
Princeton, New Jersey, 08541, U.S.A.

You must achieve a written TOEFL score of 580 or higher and a score of 4.5 on the TWE, or a score of 83 on the Internet-based Test (iBT) with no section less than 20.

Western University
Institution Code is 0984
Department Code is 00

C.A.E.L. (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)

CAEL Assessment Office
Email: info@CAEL.ca
Web: http://www.cael.ca

You will need a minimum score of 60, with no part less than 60.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

The Pearson Test of English Academic is a computer-based test for English study abroad that is offered in various countries.

You will need a minimum overall score of 58, with no score less than 56.

Duolingo

https://englishtest.duolingo.com/

You will need a minimum score of 115 overall, with a minimum of 100 for each subscore.

Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/

You will need a minimum overall score of 176, with a minimum of 169 in each section.

Can I get an English Language Proficiency Test exemption?

Maybe! One of these statements must be true for you:

  • I attended four full-time years of secondary school in English
  • I attended two full-time years of an Ontario college in English
  • I attended one full-time year of university in English
  • I completed an AP English exam with a score of 4 or higher
  • I completed an IB English HL (A1 or A2)
  • I completed an IB English SL with a predicted or final score of 4 or higher
  • I completed a GCE AS (Advanced Subsidiary) or A Level (Advanced Level) *English with minimum predicted or final grade of A
  • I completed an IGCSE O Level (Ordinary Level) *English with minimum final grade of A

*Note: IGCSE and GCE English as an Additional Language are not accepted

And all of the following must also be true: 

  • My classes were taught in English
  • I took academic courses
  • I did not take English as a second language course(s)
  • I took grade 12 English (if your high school was in Canada)

If you meet the exemption criteria, please complete the English Language Proficiency Exemption form here.

If your exemption is approved, you will be notified via email to the email address on your application.

King's Enhanced Year Program (KEY)

King's Accelerated Bridging Program (KAB)

The KAB Program is for students close to meeting the language proficiency requirements for direct entry to King’s. It is a eight-week in-person or online program that starts in July.

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King's Enhanced Year Program (KEY)

King's Enhanced Year Program (KEY)

The KEY Program is for students who are close to meeting the language proficiency requirements for direct entry to King’s. It is an eight-month program on King’s campus that starts in September.

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King's Enhanced Year Program (KEY)

English Boost Program (Boost)

The Boost Program is for students who are close to meeting the language proficiency requirements for direct entry to King’s. Boost is a nine-week program you will complete in the summer before you start at King's. 

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Fanshawe ESL

Students who complete the Fanshawe ESL program fulfil all English language requirements for admission to King’s.

Learn more about Fanshawe ESL
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The English Language Centre @ Western University

Study at The English Language Centre at Western University, a university language program.

Learn more about WELC
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ICEAP

King’s University College accepts successful completion of Level 7 of the King’s University College/ICEAP Toronto Bridging Program as an alternative to the English language proficiency requirement for international students.

Learn more about ICEAP

*Please note that fees may be modified at any time.