Language Proficiency Assessment
Policy and Procedure
Sample
Please note: This is a sample policy. Prior to being adopted, it must
be modified to ensure it is appropriate for use by the institution.
Language Proficiency Assessment Policy
Date
Name of Policy
Implementation Date
Position Title(s)
Date
Position(s) Responsible for Administering this Policy
Date of Last Revision
Policy:
Instruction at [Name of Institution] is conducted in English [or other language]. Students
whose first language is not the language of instruction are required to undergo a Language
Proficiency Assessment prior to enrolment in order to ensure they have the language abilities
necessary to successfully complete the program of their choice. Language proficiency
requirements are admission requirements and may not be waived by either the institution or
the student. The following are accepted: these are samples only. Institutions must create
their own requirements for each program.
For [Name of Program]:
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of xxxx,
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with a minimum score of
xxxx,
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test (CAEL) with a minimum score
of xxx, or
International English Language Testing (IELTS) with a minimum score of xxxx.
For [Name of Program]:
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of xxxx,
Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with a minimum score of
xxxx,
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment Test (CAEL) with a minimum score
of xxx, or
International English Language Testing (IELTS) with a minimum score of xxxx.
Procedure:
INS.160.028
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Language Proficiency Assessment
Policy and Procedure
Sample
[The institution must include procedures that outline how the policy will be applied.
Procedures will clearly describe the responsibilities if the institution; what steps will be
taken and which forms or documents will be used.]
INS.160.028
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