English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Information regarding Graduate ELP requirements can be found on the Graduate Studies and Research page).

The language of instruction for most programs at the University of Regina is English. Most applicants to the University of Regina must, therefore, demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in English.

The following will be accepted as satisfactory evidence of ELP:

1. English Language Proficiency List by Country

You may meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirement for admission through the main language of instruction of education obtained in your home country. Find out by viewing our list of countries here.

2. English as a Second Language

Successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes courses EAP 100 and EAP 101 or a minimum placement level of 55 (overall average of 65 or higher) on the EAP placement exam both offered through the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Regina. For further information, please contact English as a Second Language Office, Room 114, Wakpá Tower, University of Regina, Regina, SK, S4S 0A2, Tel: (306) 585-4585 or email esl@uregina.ca.

3. Post-Secondary Studies

Successful completion of at least 24 credit hours (University of Regina degree level equivalent) from a post-secondary institution where English was the main medium of instruction and the studies included at least 6 credit hours in humanities or social science subjects and with a minimum grade point average of 60.00% (based on a 50% passing scale) is considered an acceptable demonstration of proficiency in English. Post-secondary institutions that meet this requirement must be verified by the University of Regina using industry-recognized higher education resources.

For the Faculty of Nursing, in order to use post-secondary studies as the demonstration of English proficiency, the studies must have been completed within two (2) years of application to the Faculty.

4. Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate English

Advanced Placement English (grade of 3 or better) or International Baccalaureate Higher English (grade of 4 or better).

5. Internationally Recognized Standards (GCSE/IGCSE/GCE, GCE A/AS/AICE)

GCSE/IGCSE/GCE O' Level English, English Language, or English as a Second Language with a minimum grade of '6' (grade of B prior to 2017) or GCE A/AS/AICE Level English or English Language with a minimum grade of 'C'.

6. English Proficiency Test

One of the following tests will also be accepted. Test results must be received by the Admissions Office directly from the testing service before the deadline for receipt of application documents. Test scores are valid within two years of the test result date.

TEST	MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED	MINIMUM SCORE REQUIRED FACULTY OF NURSING	CONTACT
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Including Home Edition Institutional TOEFL, TOEFL Essentials, and paper-based TOEFL tests will not be accepted *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing	*Internet Based:** Overall 83; Reading: 20; Listening: 20; Speaking: 20; Writing: 20	N/A	Test of English as a Foreign Language CN 6151, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 08541-6151 Tel: (609) 771-7100 www.toefl.org/index.html
IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System)	Overall Band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0	Overall score of 7.0 Speaking score of 7.0 Writing score of 6.5 Listening score of 7.0 Reading score of 6.5	2345 Yonge Street, Unit 901 Toronto ON M4P 2E5 Tel: 647-96-IELTS (647-964-3587) www.idp.com/canada/ielts/
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Including PTE Academic Online Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing	Overall score of 59 No area with less than 59	N/A	PTE Customer Service Team Email: pltsupport@pearson.com
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing	60	N/A	The CAEL Assessment Office, 220 Paterson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1S 5B6 Tel: (603) 520-2600 ext. 2271 www.cael.ca/
MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery) *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing	85	N/A	English Language Institute, University of Michigan, TCF Building, 401 East Liberty Street, Ste 350, Ann Arbor MI, 48104-2298, USA Tel: (734) 764-2413 www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/
CELT(Comprehensive English Language Test) Restricted to Francophone students *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing	60	N/A	Language Institute, Room 216 University of Regina, Regina, SK, S4S 0A2 Tel: (306) 585-4828
Duolingo online English test *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing	Taken up to June 30, 2024: Overall score: 120 Literacy: 105 Comprehension: 105 Conversation: 105 Production: 90 Taken on July 1, 2024 and onward: Overall score: 120 Literacy: 105 Comprehension: 100 Conversation: 115 Production: 115	N/A	https://englishtest.duolingo.com
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)/C1 Also known as C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing	Overall score of 180 Subscores: Reading: 169 Use of English: 169 Writing: 169 Listening: 169 Speaking: 169	N/A	https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/advanced/
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)/C2 Also known as C2 Proficiency, formerly known as Cambridge English *Not accepted for Faculty of Nursing	Overall score of 180 Subscores: Reading: 169 Use of English: 169 Writing: 169 Listening: 169 Speaking: 169	N/A	https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/proficiency/

*ELP requirements are subject to change without notice.

For further information contact International Admissions (International Students) at (306) 585-6260 or international.admissions@uregina.ca, or Enrolment Services (Domestic Students) at 306-585-4591 or enrolment.services@uregina.ca

7. High School Studies

For students from countries on the English Language Proficiency List by Country (above): successful completion of at least three years of formal, full-time study in English at a recognized secondary school where English is the primary language of instruction.