Students take an English Placement Test (EPT) upon arrival and are placed in the appropriate level of
English language study in TRU’s EAP program. The EPT must be written one week before classes begin. If a
student has a TOEFL or other test score they may elect to enter EAP or academic courses without taking
the TRU English Placement Test.
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 88+ with no section below 20
EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 3 academic courses)
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 80+
EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course)
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 71+
EAP Level 3
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 61+
A student must meet or exceed the required level on all aspects to be at any specific level (e.g.
Direct entry students must have 88+ and all sections at least 20). When sub-scores are used, a
good mark in one area will not compensate for a poor mark in another. If a student does not meet
the requirements for direct entry, it is recommended that they write the TRU placement test to
determine the appropriate placement for them in EAP. If all of their scores, subtests and
overall place them at, for example Level 4, it is recommended that they do the TRU placement
test to determine their courses; however they will not be placed below Level 4 (or whichever
level their initial scores place them).
EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 3 academic courses)
IELTS: 6.0+ with no bands below 5.5
EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course)
IELTS: 5.5+ with no bands below 5.0
EAP Level 3
IELTS: 5.0+
A student must meet or exceed the required level on all aspects to be at any specific level (e.g.
Direct entry students must have 88+ and all sections at least 20). When sub-scores are used, a
good mark in one area will not compensate for a poor mark in another. If a student does not meet
the requirements for direct entry, it is recommended that they write the TRU placement test to
determine the appropriate placement for them in EAP. If all of their scores, subtests and
overall place them at, for example Level 4, it is recommended that they do the TRU placement
test to determine their courses; however they will not be placed below Level 4 (or whichever
level their initial scores place them).
EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 3 academic courses)
Duolingo: 115+ with no sub-score less than 100
EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course)
Duolingo: 100+ with no sub-score less than 90
EAP Level 3
Duolingo: 90+
A student must meet or exceed the required level on all aspects to be at any specific level (e.g.
Direct entry students must have 88+ and all sections at least 20). When sub-scores are used, a
good mark in one area will not compensate for a poor mark in another. If a student does not meet
the requirements for direct entry, it is recommended that they write the TRU placement test to
determine the appropriate placement for them in EAP. If all of their scores, subtests and
overall place them at, for example Level 4, it is recommended that they do the TRU placement
test to determine their courses; however they will not be placed below Level 4 (or whichever
level their initial scores place them).
EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 3 academic courses)
MET: 58
EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course)
MET: 54
EAP Level 3
MET: 50
A student must meet or exceed the required level on all aspects to be at any specific level (e.g.
Direct entry students must have 88+ and all sections at least 20). When sub-scores are used, a
good mark in one area will not compensate for a poor mark in another. If a student does not meet
the requirements for direct entry, it is recommended that they write the TRU placement test to
determine the appropriate placement for them in EAP. If all of their scores, subtests and
overall place them at, for example Level 4, it is recommended that they do the TRU placement
test to determine their courses; however they will not be placed below Level 4 (or whichever
level their initial scores place them).
EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 3 academic courses)
CAEL: Overall 60+ No subtest below 50
EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course)
CAEL: Overall 50+ No subtest below 40
EAP Level 3
CAEL: Overall 40+
A student must meet or exceed the required level on all aspects to be at any specific level (e.g.
Direct entry students must have 88+ and all sections at least 20). When sub-scores are used, a
good mark in one area will not compensate for a poor mark in another. If a student does not meet
the requirements for direct entry, it is recommended that they write the TRU placement test to
determine the appropriate placement for them in EAP. If all of their scores, subtests and
overall place them at, for example Level 4, it is recommended that they do the TRU placement
test to determine their courses; however they will not be placed below Level 4 (or whichever
level their initial scores place them).
EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 3 academic courses)
Not Applicable.
EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course)
Not Applicable.
EAP Level 3
Not Applicable.
A student must meet or exceed the required level on all aspects to be at any specific level (e.g.
Direct entry students must have 88+ and all sections at least 20). When sub-scores are used, a
good mark in one area will not compensate for a poor mark in another. If a student does not meet
the requirements for direct entry, it is recommended that they write the TRU placement test to
determine the appropriate placement for them in EAP. If all of their scores, subtests and
overall place them at, for example Level 4, it is recommended that they do the TRU placement
test to determine their courses; however they will not be placed below Level 4 (or whichever
level their initial scores place them).
EAP Level 5 (2 EAP courses and 3 academic courses)
Total score 65 to 69 no section below 60
EAP Level 4 (4 EAP courses and 1 academic course)
Total score 60 to 64 no section below 55
EAP Level 3
Total score 55-59
A student must meet or exceed the required level on all aspects to be at any specific level (e.g.
Direct entry students must have 88+ and all sections at least 20). When sub-scores are used, a
good mark in one area will not compensate for a poor mark in another. If a student does not meet
the requirements for direct entry, it is recommended that they write the TRU placement test to
determine the appropriate placement for them in EAP. If all of their scores, subtests and
overall place them at, for example Level 4, it is recommended that they do the TRU placement
test to determine their courses; however they will not be placed below Level 4 (or whichever
level their initial scores place them).
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 94+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 7.0+ with no bands below 6.5
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 68+ with no bands below 62
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 80+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 6.0+ with no bands below 5.5
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
When applying with no IELTS, students must complete an EPT upon arrival, so the
advisor knows which Level of ESAL to register the student.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 55+ with no bands below 42
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 94+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 7.0+ with no bands below 6.5
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 68+ with no bands below 62
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 94+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 7.0+ with no bands below 6.5
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 68+ with no bands below 62
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 94+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 7.0+ with no bands below 6.5
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 68+ with no bands below 62
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 94+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 7.0+ with no bands below 6.5
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 68+ with no bands below 62
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 88+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 6.5+ with no bands below 6.5
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 58+ with no bands below 58
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 100+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS Overall: 7.0+
IELTS Speaking: 7.0+
IELTS Writing: 7.0+
IELTS Listening: 7.5+
IELTS Reading: 6.5
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 68+ with no bands below 62
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 88+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 58+ with no bands below 55
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition: 88+ with no bands below 20
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
IELTS: 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
TRU does not accept Duolingo as proof of English Proficiency Requirements for
master's programs.
Direct entry into academic programs
PTE: 58+ with no bands below 55
Additional
Or completion of an undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English
is their first official language.
Or completion of TRU ENGL 1100 OR 1101 AND CMNS 1290 OR 1291 with a minimum B.
Countries that do not need additional English testing
American Samoa, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Belize, Botswana,
British
Virgin Islands, Canada (including Quebec), Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji,
Gambia,
Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius,
Monterrat,
Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Helena, St. Kitts
& Nevis,
St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Swaziland, Trinidad & Tobago, Tanzania, Turks &
Caicos Islands,
Uganda, United Kingdom, USA, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
While some nationalities may be exempt from English proficiency testing, some programs may still
require
applicants to have an English grade of B or better in their most recent English course(s). If you do
not meet
these requirements, TRU may require an english proficiency test score such as IELTS, Duolingo and
TOEFL.
Additional accepted equivalencies
BC High School Graduate
English requirements for Academic study may be waived if
a student
from a BC High School completed English 12 and the government exam with a total score of
73%.
Students that graduate
Ontario High School Graduate
English requirements for academic study may be waived if a student completes ENG4U with a score
of 73% or
higher. Students that graduate with ENG4U with a score below 73% or a pass in ENG4C will be
placed in our
University Preparation English bridging courses.
Cambridge ESOL
TRU will consider the CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) and CPE
(Certificate of
Proficiency in English) for direct entry into academic programs. The FCE (First
Certificate in
English) will be considered at the IELTS 5.0+ for placement purposes.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
TRU will consider the CEF C1 and C2 for direct entry into academic programs. We will
also consider
CEF B2 and B2+ as equivalent to the IELTS 5.0+ for placement purposes.
Pearson Test of English
TRU will consider the Pearson Test of English (PTE) for direct entry into academic programs with
an overall
score of 58 or greater and no communication skills test scores below 55.
Africa
English requirements for academic study may be waived if a student from Africa has the following:
a minimum
mark of an A or B on their WAEC, NECO, Certificate of Secondary Education or University of
Cambridge
English.
Denmark
English requirements for academic study may be waived if a student from Denmark has a
minimum mark
of 10 in English from upper secondary oral and written English.
Finland
English requirements for academic study may be waived if a student from Finland has a minimum
mark of 8 in
English when taken at the Certificate of Matriculation.
Germany
English requirements for academic study may be waived if a student from Germany has a minimum
mark of 12
(gut) in English when taken as an achievement/main/intensive course.
DAAD/CEFR:
B2, visiting international students only
C1 for degree seeking students.
Japan
Japanese English Language Proficiency Test – STEP – TRU will
consider the STEP
First Grade for direct entry into academic programs. We will also consider STEP Pre-First Grade
Level as
equivalent to TOEFL 500+ for placement purposes.
Norway
English requirements for Academic study may be waived if a student from Norway has a
minimum mark
of 4 in English from any year of upper secondary.
Philippines
Graduate programs and post-baccalaureate diplomas: Applicants who have graduated
with a bachelor's degree from a university in the Philippines where English is the primary language of instruction may
be exempt from additional English testing.
Undergraduate programs (diplomas, certificates, and bachelor's degrees):
Applicants with a B+ average in Grade 12 English on the Philippines grading scale OR 90% average
(where the minimum pass grade is 75%) from a school in the Philippines where English is the
primary language of instruction may be exempt from additional English testing.
Please note that TRU has the right to request a language test when deemed necessary,
even if the language of instruction has been English. Applicants must include a medium of instruction certificate with their application documents unless it is clearly indicated on the transcript.
Sweden
English requirements for academic study may be waived if a student from Sweden has a
minimum mark
of B in English 6 from upper secondary school.
The Netherlands
English requirements for academic study may be waived if a student from The
Netherlands has the
following: a minimum mark of (VWO diploma), 8 (goed) in English.
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