Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Bishop’s University: English test requirements
Bishop's, an English-language university in Quebec, publishes one set of English minimums that applies to all applicants, with study in English or French also accepted as proof. School of Education graduate programmes and the PsyD in Clinical Psychology publish their own test lists.
Checked on 2 Nov 2026 against the university's own pages. Universities change their requirements, and some courses ask for more. Always confirm on the university's page before you book a test or apply.
IELTS
UG 6.5
PG from 6.5
TOEFL iBT
UG 90
PG from 90
PTE Academic
UG 65
PG 65
Duolingo English Test
UG 115
PG from 115
Undergraduate
Every applicant must show English proficiency. A DEC from an English or French CEGEP in Quebec, three years at a secondary school taught in English or French, or 30 credits at a post-secondary institution taught in English or French also count. Test reports must be sent to Bishop's directly by the testing organisation.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | no component score below 6.0 | Accepted |
| TOEFL | 4.5 (tests from 21 January 2026) / 90 internet-based (tests before 21 January 2026) | from 21 January 2026: no score below 4.0. Before: no component score below 20 | Accepted |
| PTE Academic | 65 | no sub-score under 60 | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | 115 | no sub-score under 90 | Accepted |
| Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficient) | 176 | no section minimum stated | AcceptedCambridge scores are treated as valid for no more than four years. |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70-74 band | no individual score less than 65 | Accepted |
“All applicants must provide proof of English language proficiency regardless of citizenship/immigration status in Canada.”
Providing proof of English language proficiency
Graduate
The general proficiency page applies to graduate applicants too (the MSc page points to it), except the School of Education graduate programmes. The PsyD page repeats a shorter list and also requires French proficiency.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General requirements (including MSc)e.g. Master of Science (MSc)Source for this group | 6.5no component score below 6.0 | 4.5 (tests from 21 January 2026) / 90 internet-based (tests before 21 January 2026)from 21 January 2026: no score below 4.0. Before: no component score below 20 | 65no sub-score under 60 | 115no sub-score under 90 |
| School of Education graduate studiese.g. M.Ed. in Educational Studies, M.A. in Educational StudiesSource for this group | 6.5at least 6.5 in each of the four components | 90at least 20 in each of the four componentsThe School of Education programme page gives 80 instead; see unclear. | Not on the listThe School of Education list names TOEFL and IELTS, or other equivalent tests, without scores for others. | Not on the listThe School of Education list names TOEFL and IELTS, or other equivalent tests, without scores for others. |
| Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology profilee.g. Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical PsychologySource for this group | 6.5no component score below 6.0 | 90no component score below 20 | Not on the listNot in the PsyD list. | 115no sub-score under 90 |
General requirements (including MSc), other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficient) 176; LanguageCert Academic 70-74 band
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD), Clinical Psychology profile, other tests: Cambridge English (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficient) 176
“Exception: The School of Education Graduate Studies programs have different proof of English proficiency requirements.”
Providing proof of English language proficiency
Other tests the university lists
- Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficient, 176
- LanguageCert Academic 70-74 band, no score below 65
- DEC from an English or French CEGEP in Quebec
- Three years of secondary or 30 credits of post-secondary study taught in English or French
“Not on the list” means the test does not appear on the university page we checked. It does not mean the test is refused: the course page or the admissions office may still accept it, so ask them.
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