Language Requirements
Applicants who meet 1 of the following criteria do not need to submit a test of facility in English:
- You completed an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma (completion of SL English B is not sufficient).
- You lived in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language for the most recent 3 years prior to beginning your university studies.
- You attended an educational institution full-time where the medium of instruction is English for the most recent 3 years prior to beginning your university studies.
All other applicants must achieve a satisfactory score on 1 of the tests of facility in English in the following chart.
Queen's School of English: Students who achieve a high standing on a 12-week English for Academic Purposes advanced-level course through Queen's School of English may be eligible for an English-proficiency exam waiver.
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Minimum TOEFL Score | 88 overall iBT (20 Writing, 20 Speaking, 20 Reading, 20 Listening) 580 PBT 58 overall iBT for consideration to the QBridge Pathway |
| Minimum IELTS Score | Score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0 Score of 5.5 on Academic Module with no band below 5.0 for consideration to the QBridge Pathway |
| Minimum CAEL Score | Overall band of 70 (no band below 60) |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) | Overall score of 60 |
| Other Test Scores | The Duolingo English Test: An online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview and writing sample that are shared with Queen's University when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session. A minimum score of 120 is required. Cambridge English - A minimum score of 175 (with no component below 170) is required. |
English-language proficiency test results must be received by March 31.