Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Concordia University of Edmonton: English test requirements
English requirements are set out in the academic calendar: one general set for undergraduate programmes, a higher set (IELTS or TOEFL only) for the Bachelor of Education After Degree, and one set for all graduate programmes. Tests must have been taken within the last two years.
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 from 6.0
PG 6.0
TOEFL iBT
UG from 4.0 / 80
PG 4.0 / 80
PTE Academic
UG 54
PG 54
Duolingo English Test
UG 120
PG 120
Undergraduate
All applicants must meet the requirement whatever their citizenship. Besides a test taken within the last two years, it can be met through set periods of study in Canada with qualifying English 30-level grades, three years of secondary or post-secondary education in English, or a bachelor's degree from an English-medium institution. The university may consider other tests on request. The Bachelor of Education After Degree follows Alberta Education's certification levels and lists only TOEFL and IELTS. TOEFL institution code 0916.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General undergraduate requirement (all programmes except the Bachelor of Education After Degree)Source for this group | 6.0no band below 5.5 | 4.0 (tests after 21 January 2026) / 80 (iBT, until 20 January 2026)after 21 January 2026: no band below 3.5. No section minimum stated for the score of 80MyBest scores are not accepted. | 54no section minimum stated | 120no subscore minimum stated |
| Bachelor of Education (After Degree)e.g. Bachelor of Education (After Degree) in Elementary EducationSource for this group | 7.0Speaking 7.0, Writing 7.0, Listening 6.5, Reading 6.5 | 98Speaking 27, Writing 25, Listening 23, Reading 23Only an overall iBT score of 98 is given for this programme. | Not on the listThe programme lists only TOEFL and IELTS. | Not on the listThe programme lists only TOEFL and IELTS. |
General undergraduate requirement (all programmes except the Bachelor of Education After Degree), other tests: Cambridge C1 Advanced 175; CAEL 60
“The minimum satisfactory overall score is 6.0, with no band below 5.5.”
Academic calendar 2026-2027, 3.1 General admission requirements (3.1.3 English Language Requirement)
Graduate
Applies to applicants whose first language is not English. A bachelor's degree from a recognised institution where English is the main language of instruction (and of the country) meets the requirement, and other English-medium degree holders may be exempted. Tests must have been taken within the last two years. TOEFL institution code 0916.
| Test | Overall | Each part | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 | no individual band below 6.0 | Accepted |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.0 (after 21 January 2026) / 80 (iBT) | after 21 January 2026: no band below 3.5. No section minimum stated for the score of 80 | AcceptedMyBest scores are not accepted. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | no section minimum stated | Accepted |
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | no integrated subscore below 100 | Accepted |
| CAEL | 60 | at least 60 on each subtest | Accepted |
“The minimum satisfactory overall score is 6.0, with no individual band below 6.0.”
Academic calendar 2026-2027, 13.1 Graduate regulations (D. English Language Requirement)
The page says these are not accepted
- TOEFL MyBest scores
“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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