Language Requirements
If you are from a country where English is not the first language, or where English is an official language but not the first language, and you have resided in Canada for 4 calendar years or less (i.e., your date of entry to Canada was on or after January 1, 2015, for fall 2019), you are required to present proof of English language proficiency at a satisfactory level.
More information about English language requirements can be found online.
| Score | Notes |
|---|---|
| Minimum TOEFL Score | Ryerson institution code: 0886 92–93: Creative Industries, Journalism, Professional Communication, Media Production, Sport Media 83–87: All Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science programs (except Architectural Science) and all Faculty of Science programs (except Computer Science) 92–93: All other Ryerson programs 88–91 internet-based: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (1 semester, entry: winter, spring, fall) 75–79 internet-based: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (2 semesters, entry: winter, fall) 70–74 internet-based: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (3 semesters, entry: fall only) |
| Minimum MELAB Score | The MELAB is no longer offered by Michigan Language Assessment. |
| Minimum IELTS Score | 6.5: Creative Industries, Journalism, Professional Communication, Media Production, Sport Media 6.5: All Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science programs (except Architectural Science) and all Faculty of Science programs (except Computer Science) 6.5: All other Ryerson programs 6.0: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (1 semester, entry: winter, spring, fall) 5.5: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (2 semesters, entry: winter, fall) 5.0: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (3 semesters, entry: fall only) |
| Minimum CAEL Score | 70 paper & CE: Creative Industries, Journalism, Professional Communication, Media Production, Sport Media 60 paper & CE: All Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science programs (except Architectural Science) and all Faculty of Science programs (except Computer Science) 70 paper & CE: All other Ryerson programs 6.0: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (1 semester, entry: winter, spring, fall) 5.0: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (3 semesters, entry: fall only) |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) | 60: Creative Industries, Journalism, Professional Communication, Media Production, Sport Media 60: All Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science programs (except Architectural Science) and all Faculty of Science programs (except Computer Science) 60: All other Ryerson programs 5.0: Ryerson ESL Foundation Program (3 semesters, entry: fall only) |