English Language Proficiency

*UNF now accepts IELTS One Skill Retake which allows test takers to sit just one of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, or Speaking) from their IELTS test again.

**Duolingo results are currently only accepted from select countries. See full listing of countries in Duolingo tab above.

Language proficiency exemptions

You may qualify for an exemption if you have studied in English in any of the following countries and meet the below criteria:

Criteria for language proficiency exemptions:

• Secondary school applicants will be required to demonstrate graduation from 1+ years of consecutive study where English was the language of instruction.
• Post-Secondary (or higher) applicants will be required to demonstrate completion of 1+ year(s) of full-time study where English was the language of instruction OR completion of a 3+ credit academic English course from a Canadian post-secondary institution.
• UNF will accept Medium of Instruction (MOI) letters from an applicant’s institution (should their studies have been completed internationally where the MOI is not confirmed as delivered in English), towards exemption of ELP requirements. 
• UNF will accept completion of an accredited Universities English preparation program.
• UNF will NOT be accepting letters of employment towards exemption of ELP.