Country: China, People's Republic of
Secondary School Credential: Senior High School Graduation Examination
Secondary School Grade: 60%; 3/5; Average/Fair
University or College Transfer Grade: 70 – 79% or C
English Language Requirements
The language of instruction at The University of Winnipeg is English. Students must have a level of ability in English that allows them to participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion.
If English is not the student's first/primary language and they are not from an English Exempt Country, they must provide supporting documentation to show they meet one of the conditions below. Students will not be admitted until this requirement has been met.
English Language Requirement - Test and Program Options
Below are a list of the tests and programs for English language that are acceptable at The University of Winnipeg. English language tests older than two years will not be considered.
Test Name: TOEFL
Full Name: Test of English as a Foreign Language
Requirement/Score: A minimum score of 550 with no less than 50 in each component (paper-based), or achieve a minimum score of 80 with no less than 19 in each component (internet-based).
Test Name: IELTS
Full Name: International English Language Testing System
Requirement/Score: Minimum band score of 6.5 based on the Academic Module
Test Name: CAE
Full Name: Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Requirement/Score: Minimum grade C
Test Name: CanTest
Requirement/Score: An average score of 4.5 in Listening and Reading; and a score of 4.0 in Writing**A score of 3.5 in Writing may be considered, depending on the program of study, and provided the student is registered in Academic Writing Extended (ESL).
Test Name: CPE
Full Name: Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
Requirement/Score: A score of C
Test Name: MELAB
Full Name: Michigan English Language Assessment Battery
Requirement/Score: Minimum score of 80%
Test Name: CAEL
Full Name: Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
Requirement/Score: Minimum score of 60
Test Name: PTE
Full Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Requirement/Score: Minimum of score of 58
Test Name: AEPUCE
Full Name: Academic English Program for University and College Entrance
Requirement/Score: Successful Completion
Program Name: ELP
Full Name: English Language Program at The University of Winnipeg
Requirement/Score: Successful Completion of Academic Level 5
Program Name: ESP
Full Name: English for Specific Purposes Program at The University of Winnipeg
Requirement/Score: Minimum C+ in Academic Writing 1 and 2
