English Language Proficiency Requirements

The language of instruction at the University of Prince Edward Island is English. All academically admissible applicants, regardless of their country of origin or citizenship status, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to undertaking studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. Proficiency may be demonstrated by:

Undergraduate programs

1. Three years of full-time study in English in Canada or in another country where English is a principal language (as recognized by UPEI); evidence 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, such as:
    

   Test	Arts, Science, Business, Engineering and Baccalauréate en éducation, Français Langue Seconde)	Nursing, Radiography, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Education
   IELTS (Academic)	Overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6	Overall score of 7 with 7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening
   TOEFL paper-based test	550 with minimum TWE of 5.5	600 with minimum TWE of 6
   TOEFL internet-based test	80 with minimum of 20 in each category	100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening
   TOEFL essentials	8.5 (overall) no score below 8.0	Not accepted
   CAEL (including CAEL Online)	60	70
   Pearson Test of English	58	66
   Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency	Overall score of 176 with 176 in writing and no other skill below 169	Overall score of 185 with 185 in writing and speaking; 176 in reading and listening
   GTEC CBT	1176–1250	1250 and above
   Duolingo	Overall score: 120 Minimum subscores: Literacy 115, Comprehension 115, Conversation 115, Production 115	Overall score: 120 Minimum subscores: Literacy 115, Comprehension 115, Conversation 115, Production 115
   Oxford ELLT	Overall 7 with no individual component below 6	Overall 7 with 8 in Writing and Speaking, 7 in Reading and Listening
   English 621*	70%	N/A

Applicants with scores below the minimum, may be admitted conditionally (NOT available to applicants seeking admission to Nursing, Radiography, Education or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine). 

*Prince Edward Island high school course English 621 or an analogous grade 12 academic English course from another Canadian Provincial curriculum.

To clear this condition applicants can re-test or UPEI will normally offer a part time English language program in which a student will be enrolled in a combination of English Academic Preparation (EAP) and credit courses. For more information about that program please visit the English Academic Preparation (EAP) website.