English Language Requirements

You will be required to submit proof of English proficiency if:

• your primary or first language is not English, and/or
• if you have had less than four years of full-time secondary school or postsecondary study, demonstrating satisfactory academic progress, in an English-language school system

Note:

• Francophone Canadian citizens educated in Canada will not be required to meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement.
• You will also be considered as having met the English Proficiency requirement if you completed the International Baccalaureate diploma where English was the language of instruction.

The University reserves the right to deny admission to you if you do not demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in English, regardless of academic qualifications.

You will receive an email with detailed instructions (after you apply) if you are required to demonstrate English proficiency as part of your application. 

Test results must be less than two years old prior to your application.

Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10) is considered an acceptable form of proving your English proficiency. Visit the University of Guelph website for more details.