Fredericton, Canada
St. Thomas University: English test requirements
St. Thomas publishes two sets of scores: a lower set that admits students to its English as a Second Language programme alongside the Bachelor of Arts, and a higher set that allows a full load of five regular academic courses.
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 5.0
TOEFL iBT
UG from 3.5 / 61
PTE Academic
UG from 50-61
Duolingo English Test
UG from 90
Undergraduate
Applies to applicants whose primary language is not English; academic admission requirements must also be met. Official scores must be sent directly by the testing centre (ETS code 0803). The test may be waived for New Brunswick high school graduates with 70 per cent or more in English 121 or 122.
| Course group | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Duolingo English Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five regular academic coursese.g. Bachelor of ArtsSource for this group | 6.5no band minimum listed | 4.5 (1-6 scale) / 89 (0-120)no section minimum listed | 62+no section minimum listedThe ESL programme page gives 61 for this level. | 115no subscore minimum listed |
| ESL programmee.g. English as a Second Language programmeSource for this group | 5.0no band minimum listed | 3.5 (1-6 scale) / 61 (0-120)no section minimum listed | 50-61no section minimum listedThe page gives a range rather than a single figure. | 90no subscore minimum listed |
Five regular academic courses, other tests: Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) C or higher (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency); TOEFL (Paper-based) 573; MELAB 80; CAEL 60
ESL programme, other tests: Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) B2 First; TOEFL (Paper-based) 500; MELAB 69; CAEL 40, 50
“The University reserves the right to evaluate students’ English proficiency upon arrival (academic-credit English Language Support courses may be required).”
International students (English language proficiency)
“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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