Language Requirements
To be exempt from these requirements, you must have studied full time in an English-language school system for the 4 most recent years preceding the beginning of your studies at the University of Waterloo.
The requirements are separate from, and in addition to, the requirement to present Ontario 4U English (or equivalent), if it is listed as a specific requirement for a program. A 4U English is required for most programs.
If you do not meet the requirements, you may be considered for entry into an English-language pathway program.
- For the Faculty of Mathematics: the English Language for Academic Studies (ELAS)
- For all other faculties: the Bridge to Academic Success in English (BASE)
Score | Notes |
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Minimum TOEFL Score | iBT: 90 total with 25 Writing and 25 Speaking. |
Minimum MELAB Score | 85 overall with 80 per section. For co-op programs: 3 Speaking |
Minimum IELTS Score | Minimum IELTS Score: 6.5 overall, 6.5 writing, 6.5 speaking, 6.0 reading, 6.0 listening. Note: If you achieve an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no band score below 6.0, you may be given individual consideration for admission. |
Minimum CAEL Score | 70 overall with no band below 60 70 Writing and 70 Speaking |
PTE (Pearson Test of English) | 63 overall, writing 65, speaking 65 |
Other Test Scores | English For Academic Success (EFAS): 75% overall in 400 level with 75% in each of Academic, Oral and Writing |
Last Test Date
2018-Apr-06