English Language Requirements

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (ELP) EXAMINATIONS AND SCORES

International applicants, except those who attended universities where the language of instruction was English as verified by the University of Regina, must submit proof of English proficiency, usually in the form of a recognized tests. See University of Regina ELP List by Country for more information.

Important things to note:

• University of Regina reserves the right to request an English language test result from any applicant.
• ELP test scores are valid for two years from the test date.
• Institutional TOEFL is not accepted.
• When ordering your TOEFL from the Education Testing Service (ETS) use Institution code - 0830 (University of Regina).
• CanTEST candidates whose Reading and Listening scores meet the requirements, but do not meet the Writing and Speaking components, may re-take the Writing and Speaking components. Please refer to the ESL webpage.
• A minimum test score may render an applicant ineligible for graduate teaching assistantships.

The tests that appear on this list are the only tests accepted for admission consideration.

*Duolingo scores are now being accepted on a temporary basis for the 2020-23 academic years (May 1, 2021 - April 30, 2023), effective immediately.

Testing in Saskatchewan

For information about English proficiency testing in Saskatchewan, refer to Testing in Saskatchewan

ESL at the University of Regina

If you are taking ESL at the University, you must successfully complete ESL 050 in order to be considered for graduate work. The University of Saskatchewan's UPrep 2 program will also be accepted.

If you are in Regina, you can take a placement test through ESL. If you are placed above ESL 050, we will accept that as proof of English proficiency. Please see ESL's events calendar for placement test dates.

ESL at other institutions

If you have successfully completed an academic English as a Second Language (ESL) program at another Canadian university, and you have met the English Language Proficiency policy of that institution, you may be considered to have met our policy. You must supply proof of course completion and evidence that the course completed meets the English proficiency policy of that institution.