English Requirements
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide formal documentation demonstrating that they meet English Language Proficiency requirements of WesternIC. Specific test options are as follows, including individual band scores:
| English Language Qualification* | Boost Entry | Standard Entry |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | A minimum overall band score of 6.0, with minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing | Minimum overall band score of 7.0 with a minimum 6.5 in each band |
| TOEFL (Internet Based) | A minimum overall score of 80, with minimum 16 in Listening and Reading, 19 in Writing and Speaking. For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, a minimum overall score of 4.5, with no individual score below 4.0. | A minimum overall score of 94, with minimum 22 in Reading, 22 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 24 in Writing. For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026, a minimum overall score of 5 out of 6, with no individual score below 4.5 |
| Duolingo English Test | A minimum 105 overall | A minimum of 120 overall |
Important Notes:
- Applicants must submit English test results at the time of application.
- WesternIC reserves the right to request additional evidence of English proficiency if an applicant’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) test score does not align with their academic English prerequisite achievement.
- All submitted test results must have been completed within the last two years.
- Applicants who have studied for two or more years at a university in one of the below accepted Countries with English as the principal language must still submit ELP test results completed within the last five years. These may be the same results used for their undergraduate application.
- Applicants who completed two or more years of high school and a four-year undergraduate degree in one of the below accepted Countries with English as a Principal Language are exempt from the ELP requirement and are not required to submit test results.
English as a Principal Language Countries
Applicants from the following countries are automatically exempt from needing to present proof of English Language proficiency:
- Australia
- Barbados
- Canada
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Namibia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Rwanda
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Uganda
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe