Language Proficiency Tests

These are general guidelines only. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. York University reserves the right to request language proficiency test scores.

Acceptable Language Tests & Scores

  YELT
York English Language Test
TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
York's TOEFL code is 0894
IELTS
International English Language Testing Service
Minimum Score:
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies (most programs), Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Glendon, Health, Science (except Engineering).
Overall band: 1-5 Computer: 220
Paper: 560
iBT: 83
6.5
Minimum Score:
Nursing
Overall band: 1-4 Computer: 230
Paper: 573
iBT: 89
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Minimum Score:
Engineering
Overall band: 2 Computer: 243
Paper: 590
iBT: 96
7.5
Minimum Score:
Schulich School of Business
Overall band: 1 Computer: 250
Paper: 600
iBT: 100
7.5
Minimum Score:
Liberal Arts & Professional Studies:
Bachelor of Administrative Studies and Bachelor of Human Resources Management.
Overall band: 1-3 Computer: 237
Paper: 580
iBT: 95
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For Education, contact the Faculty directly at 416-736-5001 or visit the Web site

Exemptions to providing an official language test score

If you are applying to an undergraduate program at York, you may meet our English language requirements if you have successfully completed - or are in the process of successfully completing - one of the following:

  • four full years of study in Canada in English or French at the secondary-school level;
  • four full years of study at the secondary-school level in English in a country where English is a primary language or where English is the primary language of instruction;
  • one full year of study in an accredited university degree program in English in a country where English is a primary language;
  • two full years of study in English in an accredited college diploma/applied degree program in a country where English is a primary language or where English is the primary language of instruction.

Students who have completed, or are in the process of completing, the International Baccalaureate diploma may meet our English language requirements. Students must show achievement of the IB diploma once it's been granted.

Exemptions available for students who have completed York University's English Language Institute (YUELI) Intensive Program Level 6:

  • Most undergraduate programs: with "Distinction", "Honours" or "Pass"
  • Engineering and Schulich School of Business: with "Distinction"

For more information, contact YUELI at 416-736-5353.

Note: Time spent in ESL courses will not be counted towards meeting these requirements. Language requirements will not be waived based on letters written by applicants or as a result of completing senior-level high-school English course(s).

The above requirements are general guidelines only. York University reserves the right to require a successfully completed language proficiency test.