English Language Proficiency
Prior to University of Calgary Continuing Education certificate admission, an applicant whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
- Successful completion of formal, full-time study (not less than three courses per semester) at an English secondary or post-secondary institution in a country which the University of Calgary recognizes as English language Proficiency exempt; or
- A mark of 65% or better on the Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 diploma examination (not the blended grade) OR a mark of 65% or equivalent letter grade or better in Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 (blended mark), a mark of 65% or better in Alberta English Language Arts 30-2, or equivalent high school level course from other Canadian provinces.
Applicants may also satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirements by presenting one of the following:
| Test |
Minimum Score |
| Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
80 |
| Computer-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
213 |
| Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) |
550 |
| International English Language Test System (IELTS) |
6.5 |
| Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) |
60 |
| Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment (CLBA) |
6.5 (average) |
| Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) |
625 |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) examination |
70 |
| Language Program |
Level |
Minimum Grade |
| U of C Continuing Education English Language Program (Semester) Program |
ESL 4 |
B+ |
| |
ESL 5 |
Concurrent |
| U of C Continuing Education Part-time Evening Classes |
ENL 4 |
Completion |
| |
ENL 5 |
Concurrent |
| English for Academic Purposes (EAPP) Program |
Tier 2 |
B+ |
