Proof of proficiency in English

The language of instruction for most courses at McGill University is English; however, you may make arrangements to write term papers, examinations and theses in English or in French, except in courses where knowledge of the language is one of the objectives of the course.

You must demonstrate an adequate level of English proficiency prior to admission to McGill, regardless of citizenship status or country of origin.

If you answer "yes" to any of the following seven statements, you do NOT need to provide proof of English proficiency.

• Have you lived and attended school, for at least four years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language?
• Have you completed both Secondary V and a DEC at a French CEGEP in Quebec?
• Have you completed a DEC at an English CEGEP in Quebec, during or later than 2003?
• Have you or will you complete a French Baccalaureate - Option Internationale (British or American section)?
• Have you or will you complete International Baccalaureate English A with a final result of 5 or better?
• Have you or will you complete the British Curriculum A-Level English (other than English as a Second Language) with a final grade of C or better?
• Have you completed the British Curriculum GCSE / IGCSE / GCE O-Level English, English Language, English First Language, or English as a Second Language with a final grade of 'B' or better?

If you answered "no" to all of the above, but answer "yes" to either of the following two questions, you may be asked to provide proof of English language proficiency.

• Do you consider English to be your first language?
• Have you been attending school at an accredited institution (in a non-English country) where English is the main language of instruction?

All other applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English, using one of the following options:

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McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture or English for Professional Communication

Certificate Awarded

For further information: www.mcgill.ca/conted/langprg

Department of Languages and Translation
School of Continuing Studies
688 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1199,
Montreal, Quebec, H3A 3R1, Canada
Tel.: (514) 398-6160, Fax: (514) 398-2650 

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

Certificate of Proficiency Awarded with a 'Pass'

For further information: www.cambridgeesol.org

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Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Certificate of Proficiency Awarded with a 'B' or better

For further information:  www.cambridgeesol.org

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
1 Hills Road
Cambridge CB1 2EU, United Kingdom

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

A band score of 6.5 or better.

For further information: www.ielts.org

The British Council Medlock Street Manchester
MI5 4AA United Kingdom

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MELAB (University of Michigan English Language Test)

A minimum mark of 85%.

For further information: www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab

English Language Institute, Testing and Certification
University of Michigan
TCF Building
401 E. Liberty, Suite 350
Ann Arbor, MI 48104 U.S.A.
Tel.: (734) 764-2416

Pearson Tests of English

Level 5 with a minimum ‘Pass’. Level 4 with a minimum ‘Merit Pass’

For further information: www.pearsonpte.com

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

The following table lists the minimum acceptable TOEFL scores. Please note that these minima were correct at the time of printing; any changes to these scores can be viewed at www.mcgill.ca/applying.

The TOEFL and APIEL institutional code at McGill University is 0935-00. For further information: www.toefl.org

For further information about TOEFL, contact:

TOEFL Services
Educational Testing Services (ETS - www.ets.org/toefl)
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, New Jersey
U.S.A.
08541-6151

Note: Institutional versions of these tests are not acceptable. It is your responsibility to ensure official test results are sent to McGill.