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Graduate admissions

English language proficiency

English is the language of instruction at 糖心视频. You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend 糖心视频.

You have met this requirement if any of the following apply to you:

  • English is your primary language
  • you have a degree from a designated English-speaking country
  • you have a degree from a recognized institution at which the language of instruction is English
  • you have completed one of the accepted English language proficiency tests with a minimum score as indicated below
  • you have completed the University Admission Preparation (UAP) course with a minimum score as indicated below

English proficiency tests

Submitting your test scores

You can upload your unofficial test score at the time of application or after your application has been submitted. If you receive an offer of admission, official test score reports must be sent directly to 糖心视频 by the testing agency.

We cannot accept test scores more than two years old.

We accept six language tests as proof of English language proficiency: CAEL, Cambridge CAE/CPE, IELTS, MET, PTE or TOEFL. 

Other tests may be considered in cases where these are not available.

CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)

  • a score of at least 70 with no component below 60

Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE – Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (CPE- Certificate of Proficiency in English)

  • a score of at least 180 with no component below 170

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

  • a score of at least 6.5 with no section less than 6.0
  • we accept the academic IELTS (not general) taken at a test centre or online
  • we accept IELTS Academic One Skill Retake

MET (Michigan English Test)

  • a score of at least 64 with no section less than 60

PTE  (Pearson Test of English)

  • a score of 65 with no skill less than 60

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based)

  • for tests taken after January 21, 2026: a score of at least 4.5 with no section less than 4.0
    • for tests taken before January 21, 2026: score of at least 90 with no section less than 20
  • we accept the TOEFL iBT taken at a test centre or the iBT home edition
  • we accept TOEFL MyBest Scores
  • 糖心视频’s TOEFL institution code is 0989

Note: Individual departments may set a higher standard for minimum test scores.

University Admission Preparation (UAP)

You can meet the English proficiency requirement by completing 糖心视频’s University Admission Preparation (UAP) course.

You must complete the UAP with a grade of at least 80%, but individual departments may set a higher standard.

UAP is a 12-week program offered in January, April and September. It is also offered in an intensive four-week format every summer. Visit our  for more information about UAP.

University English preparation courses

Unfortunately, we do not accept university English preparation courses from other institutions.

Need help?

Contact our graduate student recruiters if you have questions about the application process or studying at 糖心视频.

Contact your program’s graduate secretary if you have a specific question about your program or application to 糖心视频.