Acceptable Proof of English Language Proficiency
For fall 2025 admission, you must write one of these acceptable tests before March 2025. We will not accept scores for tests written before January 1, 2023.
When you take your test, make sure the first name, surname and date of birth you provide are the same as on your OUAC application. We can't match your test scores to your application if this information is different.
The Test
IELTS Academic at the International English Language Testing Service
- Take the IELTS Academic Test at a test centre or via IELTS Online
Score for Admission
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Admission to an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the English Boost Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the Academic English Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
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How to Send
We only accept scores sent electronically by the IELTS Test Centre.
- IELTS Results Service Account name: Western University, Undergraduate Admission
- IELTS Results Service Account address:
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario, Canada
N6A 3K7 - 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 a minimum of two weeks 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)
- Take the TOEFL Internet-Based Test (iBT) at a test centre or via Home Edition
Score for Admission
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Admission to an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the English Boost Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the Academic English Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
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How to Send
We only accept scores sent electronically by the Educational Testing Services (ETS).
- Western's Institution Code for TOEFL is 0984
- Choose “University of Western Ontario - Undergraduate Organization”
After your test has been sent to us, it can take a minimum of two weeks 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
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Admission to an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the English Boost Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the Academic English Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
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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 a minimum of two weeks 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
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Admission to an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the English Boost Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the Academic English Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
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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 a minimum of two weeks 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
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Admission to an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the English Boost Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the Academic English Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
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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 a minimum of two weeks for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
The Test
Score for Admission
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Admission to an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the English Boost Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
Admission to the Academic English Program, followed by an undergraduate degree |
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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 a minimum of two weeks for us to update your Proof of English language proficiency request to “Received” on your Student Center.
