English Language Proficiency

 The minimum requirements for admission to the MACT:

Exams

Effective as of Fall 2020

Requirement for Admissions prior to Fall 2020

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)*

Total score of 100 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent

Total score of 100 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent

Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

6.5, with at least 5.5 on each test band

An overall band score of 6.5, with a score of at least 5.5 on each test band (Academic)

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)

Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest

A score of 60 with at least 60 on each subtest

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

61 with a minimum band score of 60

A score of 59

 

Students who have successfully completed EAP 550 will have met the minimum English language proficiency requirement for admission to graduate studies at the University of Alberta. More information about EAP 550 at Academic English for Graduate Admission.