English as a Second Language
Applicants whose primary language is not English must submit evidence of proficiency in English by writing one of the following tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) www.toefl.org
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) www.ielts.org
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
- Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) https://www.cael.ca/
- Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/qualifications/
- Duolingo English Test (DET) englishtest.duolingo.com
- Pearson Academic: Pearson English Language Test (PTE) www.pearsonpte.com
Official test scores must be submitted directly to the Admissions Office by the testing centre. St. Thomas University's ETS number is 0803.
Students who meet the following minimum English Language Proficiency scores and the St. Thomas academic admission requirements are eligible for the ESL program:
- TOEFL 61 (Internet-based)
- TOEFL 500 (Paper-based)
- MELAB 69
- IELTS 5.0
- CAEL 40, 50
- CEQ B2 First
- DET 90
- PTE 50-61
Students with the scores below are eligible to take five regular academic courses but may take integrated and assisted courses if they wish:
- TOEFL 89 (Internet-based)
- TOEFL 573 (Paper-based)
- MELAB 80
- IELTS 6.5
- CAEL 60
- CEQ C or higher (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)
- DET 115
- PTE 61