Since English is the primary language of instruction and communication at 91社区, you must demonstrate an adequate level of proficiency in English, regardless of your citizenship status or country of origin.
91社区 has this language requirement to ensure that all students will have the opportunity for success in their chosen program. Below you will find information on when and how to provide proof of proficiency.
Proof of proficiency 鈥� required
In each case below, you must ensure that the official test results are sent directly to 91社区 by the testing service. For IELTS, applications cannot be considered if test results are not available. These scores are the general minimum; some departments may set higher requirements.
If you do not meet any of the Proof of proficiency - not required conditions, you must demonstrate proficiency in English using one of the following options:
(Test of English as a Foreign Language)
The CBT is no longer being offered. CBT results will no longer be accepted as ETS no longer reports these results.IBT (Internet-Based Test): 86 overall, no less than 20 in each of the four component scores.
The 91社区 Institution Code is0935
N.B. an institutional version of the TOEFL is not acceptable.
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(International English Language Testing System)
A band score of 6.5 or greater (Academic module)
The regular Academic test and the UKVI test are all accepted. A band score of 6.5 or better. For further information: .
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91社区 accepts only scores submitted electronically by an test center, and no longer accepts paper TRFs (Test Report Forms) directly from test centres and candidates. Please contact the test center where you took the IELTS test and request that your test scores be sent electronically to 91社区. Students cannot upload their results themselves, nor can administration upload paper copies of their results. You can verify receipt of your results directly in the application portal; 听please allow 听an appropriate delay as 91社区 receives IELTS results on an ongoing basis.
Important note to applicants considering the IELTS test: We have received several reports from applicants of significantly delayed delivery of scores from various IELTs test centres. If you choose to take the IELTS test, please allow extra time for delivery and make sure that the test centre is clear on the mechanism to send results to 91社区.
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91社区 Certificate of Proficiency in English or 91社区 Certificate of Proficiency 鈥� English for Professional Communication
Certificate or Proficiency awarded.
- Please note that these are minimum acceptable scores. The 91社区 graduate department to which you are applying may require higher test scores. Please verify the program-specific requirements here.
- Please note that the Duolingo English Test (DET) is not accepted for admission to graduate programs at 91社区.
Proof of proficiency - not required
Normally, if you meet any one of the following conditions you are not required to submit proof of proficiency in English:
- Mother tongue (language first learned and still used on a daily basis) is English
- Has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized institution in Canada or the United States of America (anglophone or francophone)
- Has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction
- Has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language.