Hi!! I just wanted to ask if I have to take an English proficiency test if my first language is English. In addition to this, I grew up in Philippines and went to a school where English is the medium of instruction. And also, I’ve only been here in Canada for 2 years. I took the CAEL test on May; unfortunately, I only got a 60 overall band but my speaking was 70 band.
I hope you could be able to answer my question.
Thank You and God Bless
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Whaddup new resident of Canada,
Here is what U of T has to say on the English language requirements:
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If your first language is English, you are not required to provide proof of English facility. Instead, you must include Grade 12 English ENG4U/EAE4U (or an equivalent course) among the courses you offer for admission.
If you are uncertain whether or not you will be required to take an English facility test, contact Admissions and Awards for a ruling. Remember that if you are required to present an English facility test, you must submit an acceptable result by our document deadlines.
We accept only official test scores sent directly to Admissions and Awards by the testing agency. We recommend that you request that your result be sent to us as soon as it is available. You will not be penalized for an unacceptable result if we receive an acceptable result on a later test. ”
I would suggest giving Admissions and Awards a shout: 416-978-2190 and outline your situation. They will know exactly what you have to do.
U of T states:
“Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
The minimum score required to meet our English facility requirement is an overall score of 70 and no part below 60.”
Meaning that if you are required to take an English Language Assessment, that the scores you received aren’t high enough for U of T. Sorry man.
Let’s cross our fingers and hope that you’re in the clear. Which … come on… you should be with English being your first language and what you were taught in.
Peace and Love,
Aska