Changes to requirements for proof of English Proficiency

If you are an applicant to our MA or PhD program, and your first language is not English, you must provide proof of English proficiency, even if you are receiving or have received a degree in a country where English is the official language and/or English is the language of instruction. Applicants from Quebec whose first language is French must also provide proof of English proficiency.

The following tests of English proficiency are acceptable at the University of Guelph:

• TOEFL - A copy of your TOEFL score report is acceptable only if you have also applied for the official test score to be sent to the department.
  • Paper-based (minimum score is 550)
  • Computer-based NO LONGER VALID AND NOT ACCEPTED
  • Internet-based or IBT (minimum overall score is 89 with no individual component scoring less than 21)
• IELTS (minimum score is 6.5)
• MELAB (minimum score is 85)
• CAEL (minimum score is 60)