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Addendum Proof of English Language Proficiency

The document discusses Brandon University's English language proficiency requirement. It states that English is the language of instruction and communication, and applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency. It outlines the requirements for three types of applicants: 1) Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose primary language is English are exempt, 2) Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose primary language is not English must provide proof of proficiency, and 3) international applicants must provide proof of proficiency. Acceptable proofs include minimum scores on certain English proficiency exams from within the past two years. Alternatively, applicants can obtain an English language waiver by meeting criteria such as completing secondary or post-secondary education in Canada/US or residing in Canada for 10 consecutive

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Addendum Proof of English Language Proficiency

The document discusses Brandon University's English language proficiency requirement. It states that English is the language of instruction and communication, and applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate proficiency. It outlines the requirements for three types of applicants: 1) Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose primary language is English are exempt, 2) Canadian citizens and permanent residents whose primary language is not English must provide proof of proficiency, and 3) international applicants must provide proof of proficiency. Acceptable proofs include minimum scores on certain English proficiency exams from within the past two years. Alternatively, applicants can obtain an English language waiver by meeting criteria such as completing secondary or post-secondary education in Canada/US or residing in Canada for 10 consecutive

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2.

3 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

English is the language of instruction and communication at Brandon University. An applicant whose primary language (is used in the home,
communities and daily commerce in their native country) is not English, or whose previous education has been conducted in another language,
must demonstrate a command of English sufficient to meet the demands of classroom instruction, written assignments and participation in
discussions.
The English Language Proficiency Requirement applies to all applicants:
1. Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents whose primary language is English
All such applicants are deemed to meet the English language proficiency requirement by virtue of having lived and been educated in a country
where English is a common or primary language.
2. Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents whose primary language is NOT English
All such applicants must provide proof of English proficiency or obtain an English Language Waiver as described below.
3. International Applicants (Study Permit)
All applicants who are NOT Canadian citizens or permanent residents and whose primary language is not English must provide proof of English
proficiency or obtain an English Language Waiver as described below.

2.3.1 PROOF OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

English proficiency is proven through submission of acceptable official examination results as listed below. Individual programs may require
minimum scores higher than those indicated. Consult individual program sections of this Calendar for detailed information. Examination
results must be no more than two years old.

Examination Minimum Score Required


176;
C2 Proficiency (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
Minimum 170 on each
t
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) 60

4.5 Reading/Listening;
CanTEST (Canadian Test for English for Scholars and Trainees)
4.0 Speaking/Writing

EAP (English for Academic Purposes at Brandon University) Successful completion of Tier 4
6.5 overall;
IELTS (International English Language Testing System (Academic))
Minimum 6.0 on each
b d
PTEA (Pearson Test of English Academic) 58
86 overall;
TOEFL ibBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Minimum 20 on each
ti
TOEFL Revised Paper‐delivered Test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Minimum 20 on each section

2.3.2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE WAIVER

In lieu of providing proof of English proficiency, students may obtain an English Language Waiver by meeting one of the following conditions:
1. successful completion of a three year secondary school program in Canada or the United States, or successful completion of an
accredited three year post‐secondary program in Canada or the United States, or any combination of three successful years of secondary
and post‐ secondary education in Canada or the United States. Overall post‐secondary cumulative GPA must be a minimum of 2.0;
2. graduation from a Manitoba high school with at least one Grade 12 40S English credit with a minimum grade of 70% or better;
3. graduation from a Canadian high school (outside Manitoba) with at least one Grade 12 English credit equivalent to Manitoba 40S with a
minimum grade of 70%;
4. completion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level (HL) English course with a score of four or greater;
5. completion of Advanced Placement (AP) English, Literature and Composition or Language and Composition with a score of four or greater;
6. completion of an accredited first undergraduate degree from an English‐speaking institution;
7. residence in Canada for a minimum of 10 consecutive years. The period of residency will be the time between the “Landed On” date on the
Record of Landing Document and the first day of classes in the term the applicant intends to register. The Record of Landing Document must
be presented to the Admissions Office.
Note: Where high school English courses are referenced in the foregoing, courses with an “E” designation or any equivalent designation are not
acceptable. Also, any “EAP” “EAL”, “ESL”, or equivalent courses or programs completed at another post‐secondary institution are not
acceptable for the purpose of being granted a waiver of the English Language Proficiency Requirement.

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