English Proficiency

[priscillayu]

Hello,

On my webadvisor, it says that I need to submit a 'English Proficiency Results High School Transcript' but I've been studying in Canada since grade 1. Do I need to submit anything or what should I do?

Thanks!

[dreizehn]

As this is such a specific question to your application, you need to contact Ms. Deanna Lundmark in admissions for clarification ([e-mail]).

Just looking over OVC's admissions page (www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/future/dvm/applicants/non-canadian/#English), it looks like English proficiency is only required for "[applicants] whose primary or first language is not English and have had less than four years of full-time secondary school study in an English-language school system..." Since you've been attending school in Canada since grade 1, I wouldn't think you would have to submit anything to prove your English proficiency, but maybe they just want a high school transcript to prove you went to an English high school for four years if you were in another country prior to grade 1.

But, yeah, definitely follow-up with Ms. Lundmark for a definitive answer.

[tinalowe]

what's with the case with international students? Do they need to submit an English proficiency certificate or pass English proficiency exams like the IELTS or TOEFL?

[lowenger]

Only if their first language is not English. Some will already have submitted scores to access a Canadian or US undergraduate programs.

If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test. Please see chart below for acceptable tests and required scores. The University of Guelph English as a Second Language Test Code is 0892.

Applicants required to provide evidence of English proficiency must meet one of the following proficiency requirements:

o The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.
o The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) :
o Paper-based: minimum score of 600; and Test of Written English (TWE) of 5
o Computer-based: minimum score of 250; and TWE of 5
o Internet-based (New!): minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21
o Institutional code: 0892
o The Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a minimum overall score of 85 and a minimum composition score of 83. In addition, applicants must present a minimum score on the oral test of three (3).
o The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) with a minimum overall band score of 70.
o Successful completion of the University of Guelph Centre for Open Learning and Educational Support Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program at the University of Guelph (if completed after December 2007). For more information, contact the University of Guelph English Language Program (ESL) www.eslguelph.ca/ .
o The Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a minimum score of 60 and no score lesson that 60 for any individual component.

English as a Second Language tests are considered valid for a period of two years.

[hopefulovc]

I just got my English Proficiency approved. For me, they looked at my university transcript and not high school. It might take a few weeks but it will go through!