English Language Proficiency
English Proficiency Tests
Students admitted to Brescia University College must be proficient in written and spoken English. Applicants for whom English is not their first language and who have not lived or studied in an English environment will be required to write one of the tests listed below. Students who can demonstrate English proficiency may have the requirements waived. To do so, please complete and submit the Toefl waiver form.
You are encouraged to write a test at the earliest possible date for early admissions consideration. Scores for any test written before January 1, 2012 may not be accepted.
The Undergraduate Admissions Office may require any applicant to write a test of English Proficiency. If your first language is not English, you will be required to write one of the following five acceptable English Proficiency Tests:
1.TOEFL Internet-based (iBT), Paper-based (PBT), and the TWE
The minimum score required on the TOEFL is 550 on the paper-based test with a 5 on the TWE, and 83 on the internet-based tests with no score below 20.
Western's/Brescia's Institution Code for TOEFL is 0984. Please leave the department code blank.
You can obtain information and registration material by contacting:
TOEFL Services
Email: info@etscanada.ca
Web: www.etscanada.ca
2. MELAB
A minimum overall score of 80 is required with no score less than 78.
You can obtain information and registration material by contacting:
English Language Institute, Testing and Certification MELAB Testing Office, University of Michigan
E-mail: melabelium@mich.edu
Web: www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/testing/melab/
3. IELTS International
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 is required with no part less than 6.0.
You can obtain information and registration material by contacting:
Cambridge Examinations and IELTS International
E-mail: ielts@ieltsintl.org
Web: www.ielts.org
4. CanTEST
The CanTEST is managed by the University of Ottawa and is offered in various provinces within Canada.
A minimum overall score of 4.0 is required with no part less than 4.0.
You can obtain information and registration material by contacting:
E-mail: cantest@uOttawa.ca
Web: www.cantest.uottawa.ca/index.html
5. CAEL
The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) is managed through Carleton University and is offered in various countries internationally.
A minimum overall score of 60 is required with no part less than 60.
You can obtain information and registration material by contacting:
The CAEL Assessment Office
Email: cael@carleton.ca
Web: http://www.cael.ca/index.html
For students requiring ESL instruction
CultureWorks Preparatory English Language Program for Admission
Brescia will accept successful completion of the CultureWorks English Language program (High Advanced Level) as an alternative English Language Proficiency requirement. CultureWorks is located on the Brescia campus and utilizes classes and facilities. A joint application for ESL and degree programs at Brescia can be submitted directly through CultureWorks.
CultureWorks
1285 Western Road
London, ON Canada N6G 1H2
Tel: 519 679 2648
Web: www.culture-works.com
Fanshawe College ESL Program
Brescia will accept completion of the Fanshawe ESL program as proof of english language proficiency. Applications must be made through Fanshawe to be assessed for admission prior to completing the Fanshawe program. Students are required to receive A's in all three components of Level Five of the program to meet the english language proficiency requirements to Brescia.
ESL at Fanshawe College
1001 Fanshawe College Boulevard
P.O. Box 7005
London, ON Canada N5Y 5R6
Tel: 519 452-4430
Web: www.fanshawec.ca