English proficiency requirements

As English is the primary language of instruction at Mount Allison, students must possess a mastery of English sufficient to communicate effectively, follow lectures, and write assignments and examinations in English.

If asked, you must provide proof of one of the following:

Accepted standardized tests
TEST Minimum score required
TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
DI Code 0939
  • Paper test: 580
  • Internet test: 90
    With minimum band score:
    • Listening: 20
    • Reading: 20
    • Speaking: 20
    • Writing: 20
PTE Academic
  • 60
  • No individual score less than 51
IELTS (Academic)
International English Language Testing System
  • 6.5
  • With no band score lower than 6
CAEL (CE)
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment, Computer Edition
  • 70
  • With no part lower than 60
Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency)
  • 176
  • With no band score lower than 169
DUOLINGO English Test
  • 110

With no sub score lower than the following minimum:

  • Comprehension 125
  • Literacy 120
  • Conversation 110
  • Production 95

 

High school (secondary) studies in English

Successful completion of at least three years of academic instruction at a Canadian secondary institution, as recognized by Mount Allison.

Post-secondary studies in English

Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction, as recognized by Mount Allison.

Approved English language programs

If you meet Mount Allison's academic requirements, but don't meet our English proficiency requirements, you may be offered conditional admission.

If you're offered conditional admission, you can enroll in Mount Allison's English summer pathway program designed for students who need extra time and training to meet our English proficiency requirements, and who would like to benefit from additional transition time and academic preparation before full-time study.

  • English Summer Pathway Program (June-August)
    This program is offered during the summer. It includes classes in English and academic skills plus cultural trips and activities.

Once you successfully complete Mount Allison's English language program, you will get unconditional admission to Mount Allison (if you meet our academic requirements). No additional TOEFL or IELTS tests will be required.

Mount Allison's English Language Program


OTHER OPTIONS

You can also successfully complete English language university-preparatory studies at one of Mount Allison's English language training partners:

You can also continue your English studies independently to raise your IELTS/TOEFL score and submit your improved results to our admission office for consideration at admissions@mta.ca

If you meet Mount Allison's academic requirements, but can't provide proof of English proficiency, you may be offered conditional admission.

Please note: meeting the minimum English proficiency requirements does not guarantee admission to Mount Allison.