If one’s primary language is not English and graduated from a non-Canadian university where the language of instruction and examination was not English, one must demonstrate proficiency in English using one of the following methods:

1.
The TOEFL examination is offered in two formats: the traditional paper-based format, and the Internet-based format (IBT).

In countries where the Internet-based testing is not available one need to register for the paper-based TOEFL which includes the Test of Written English (TWE) component.

The Internet-based tests automatically include an essay rating component which is similar to the TWE.

All applicants must satisfy a minimum score requirement on the TOEFL and on the TWE/Essay Rating component to be considered for admission.

The minimum TOEFL score requirements set by each of the four SGS academic divisions:

Academic Division Minimum Score Requirement
(Including TWE or Essay Rating Score Requirement)


Paper-Based Test and TWE Internet-Based Test (IBT)

Humanities Overall Score: 580 Overall Score: 93
TWE: 5 Writing/Speaking: 22

Social Sciences Overall Score: 580 Overall Score: 93
TWE: 5 Writing/Speaking: 22

Physical and Engineering Sciences Overall Score: 580 Overall Score: 93
TWE: 4 Writing/Speaking: 22

Life Sciences Overall Score: 580 Overall Score: 93
TWE: 5 Writing/Speaking: 22

2.
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
Required score: 85.

3.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Minimum required score: 7.0 (Academic)with at least 6.5 for each component.

4.
The Certificate of Proficiency in English (COPE)
Required score: 76 (with at least 22 in each component and 32 in the writing component)

5.
Academic Preparation Course
Required score: a final grade of B in Level 60