English Language Proficiency Requirements

Since English is the language of instruction at McKenzie College, all applicants must prove adequate proficiency in English as a prerequisite to admission. All international applicants will be required to provide proof of proficiency in English in ONE (1) of the following forms:

1. Minimum English study in applicant’s home country:
The applicant has studied in an English language secondary school for a minimum of 3 years and has achieved a minimum grade of 70% or B in Grade 12 English or equivalent course; OR
The applicant studied at an English language institution for at least one year at the post-secondary level.


2. The applicant has studied in a high school in Canada for a minimum of 1 year and has achieved a minimum grade of 70% or B in Grade 12 English (ENG4U/EAE4U or equivalent course).


3. Official Language Proficiency Test score from ONE (1) of the following:
TOEFL - Paper based test – minimum score of 550 OR Internet based test: minimum score of 80
IELTS – Minimum score of 6.0 and no module band score less than 5.5 (Academic)
MELAB – Score of 77-80
CAEL – Minimum score of 60>
Other recognized ESL/EAL test scores may be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of McKenzie College

Test results submission policy

Standardized test results must be issued directly from the testing office. Photocopies will not be accepted. Test scores must be valid and verifiable. Scores more than three years old will not be accepted.

Students who are conditionally accepted to McKenzie College but do not meet these language requirements must complete their English Language Training through the McKenzie Language Learning Centre (MLLC).