Acceptable Proof of English Language Proficiency
Write any of the seven tests listed here. Most tests can be written at locations around the world. CanTEST is only available in Canada.
You must write your test before March 2022. We will not accept scores for tests written before January 1, 2020.
The Test
IELTS Academic at the International English Language Testing Service
Score for Admission
- A minimum overall band score of 6.5
- A minimum of 6.0 in each section
How to Send
We only accept scores sent electronically by the IELTS Test Centre.
- IELTS Results Service Account name: Western University
- IELTS Results Service Account address:
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada
N6A 5B8 - An institutional code is not required.
We will not accept paper Test Report Forms
After your test has been sent to us, it can take up to 10 business days for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
The Test
TOEFL iBT at the Educational Testing Service (ETS)
- TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) and Paper-based (PBT) are accepted
Score for Admission
- A minimum overall score of 83
- A minimum of 20 in each section
How to Send
We only accept scores sent electronically by the TOEFL Test Center.
- Western's Institution Code for TOEFL is 0984
- Leave the department code blank
After your test has been sent to us, it can take up to 10 business days for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
The Test
Pearson Test of English Academic
Score for Admission
- A minimum overall score of 58
- A minimum of 56 in each section
How to Send
After writing your test, send your score to us electronically through your PTE account.
After your test has been sent to us, it can take up to 10 business days for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
The Test
C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency tests at Cambridge English
Score for Admission
- A minimum overall score of 176
- A minimum of 169 in each section
How to Send
After writing your test, send your score to us electronically using the Candidate Results Service.
After your test has been sent to us, it can take up to 10 business days for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
The Test
- This test has been discontinued but we will accept scores up to August 2022.
Score for Admission
- A minimum overall band level of 4.0
- A minimum of 4.0 in each section
How to Send
Ask to send your CanTEST score to us when you book your test.
After your test has been sent to us, it can take up to 10 business days for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
The Test
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
Score for Admission
- A minimum overall score of 60
- A minimum of 60 in each section
How to Send
Ask to send your CAEL score to us when you book your test.
After your test has been sent to us, it can take up to 10 business days for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
The Test
Score for Admission
- A minimum of 115 overall
- A minimum of 100 for each subscore
How to Send
After writing your test, send your score to us through your Duolingo account.
After your test has been sent to us, it can take up to 10 business days for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
