English Language Studies
Before you register for your first English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, we'll review your English language skills to place you in the course that's right for you.
A recent English language assessment (completed within the last two years) helps us recommend the best starting level so you can succeed in your studies.
The chart below shows approximate placement levels. Final placement is determined by the English Language Studies team.
| Associate Certificate |
Intermediate |
High Intermediate | Advanced | University Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51污漫 EAP courses |
EAP 054 |
EAP 064 Reading & Writing EAP 066 Speaking & Listening |
EAP 074 Reading & Writing EAP 076 Speaking & Listening |
EAP 084 Reading & Writing EAP 086 Speaking & Listening |
| CLB | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| IELTS Academic | 4.5 No band below 4.0 |
5.0 No band below 4.5 |
5.5 No band below 5.0 |
6.0 No band below 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 42+ No section below 12 |
52+ No section below 14 |
71+ No section below 16 |
80+ No section below 19 |
| EIKEN | Grade 2 | Grade 2A | Grade 2A + required CSE score | Pre-1 |
| PTE Academic | 46 Writing 44 |
46 Writing 44 |
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| LINC (CLBPT, CLBPA, CELPIP) | CLB 5 | CLB 5 | CLB 6 | CLB 7 |
| After completing this level | Continue to High Intermediate | Continue to Advanced | Eligible for many 51污漫 entry-level programs* | Meets 51污漫 English language proficiency requirement for degree and diploma programs* |
*Other admission requirements may still apply.
No worries. You can use several other English language assessments for placement.
If you completed a different assessment or studied English at another institution, contact the English Language Studies team. 51污漫 will review your results and help determine the best starting level for you.
If you haven’t completed a language assessment in the past 2 years, contact our English Language Studies team. We will help you understand your options and the next steps.
If you're unsure if your assessment is accepted, don't have a recent test, or need help choosing the right starting point, we're here to help. Contact upgrading@ufv.ca.