Is IELTS required for the University of Alberta?
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Yes, international students willing to study at the University of Alberta need to show an adequate level of English language proficiency. They can do so by submitting the IELTS score and other accepted ELP test scores. The scores required by Alberta University are given below:
Tests
UG Courses
Graduate Courses
TOEFL iBT
At least 90 with a minimum score of 21 in each section
At least 90 with a minimum score of 21 in each section
IELTS
At least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
At least 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
Duolingo
120, with no sub-score below 100
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PTE
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61 with band score of 60 at least
Note: Those who have passed from CBSE and CISCE schools and have presented 75%+ in their final Class 12 exams meet Alberta University English language proficiency requirement.
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Not always. If you have completed your Bachelor's degree where the instruction language was English (like in India engineering colleges), you might get an IELTS exemption. You just need to show a certificate from your old college saying you studied in English. But checking specific requirements on universityadmissions.se is important.
Students with a minimum IELTS score 6.5 are eligible to study at the American University Dubai. The university also accepts valid TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-iTP and emSAT scores. Given below are the minimum scores accepted for these tests at the UG and PG levels of study.
| Test | Minimum Score (UG) | Minimum Score (PG) |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL-iBT | 79 | 79 |
| TOEFL-ITP | 550 | 550 |
| EmSAT English | - | 1550 |
Yes, students can study at the AUD Dubai without IELTS. However, students would need to prove English proficiency in a different way. This can be done by either submitting scores for other tests like TOEFL, EmSAT, or English Placement Tests. Waivers may be given based on how well students have done in their past studies, especially the English exam.
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No, do not use them. Examiners are stricter now and will cut marks if you use generic or memorized essay templates for your answers. You should write natural ideas to get a high score.
Pencils are not allowed anymore. For the IELTS paper-based test you must write all your answers using a pen to ensure they are clear. Please practice your handwriting before test day.
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