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English Language Tests

Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test

You need a CAEL Test minimum overall score of 60.

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)

You need a CELPIP score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) score of 7 or higher for each ability. Check the CLB equivalencies for CELPIP scores.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic

You need an IELTS Academic minimum overall score of 6.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) General

You need an IELTS general score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of 7 or higher for each ability. Check the CLB equivalencies for IELTS General scores.

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

You need a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 60.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT

You need a TOEFL iBT minimum overall score of 83.

French Language Tests

Test de connaissance du français (TCF) Canada

You need a TCF Canada score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of 7 or higher for each ability. Check the CLB equivalencies for TCF Canada scores.

Test de connaissance du français (TCF) tout public

You need a TCF tout public minimum overall score of 400.

Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) Canada

You need a TEF Canada score that is equivalent to a Canadian Language Benchmarks score of 7 or higher for each ability. Check the CLB equivalencies for TEF Canada scores.

Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) 5 épreuves

You need a TEF 5 épreuves minimum overall score of 400.

Note: The Lexique/Structure ability isn’t required for SDS.