English Language Proficiency

All applicants to The King's University College are expected to have a level of English proficiency sufficient to enable them to succeed in our programs. This proficiency must be demonstrated regardless of citizenship or country of origin. English proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following:

  • Three years of formal, full-time study in a Canadian secondary or post-secondary institution with accepted English proficiency or a similar institution outside Canada approved by the University College;
  • 75% on the Alberta ELA 30-1 Diploma Examination (not the blended grade) or 80% on Alberta ELA 30-1 (blended grade), or the equivalent course from other Canadian provinces;
  • International Baccalaureate Higher Level English with a minimum grade of 6.0;
  • Advanced Placement English with a grade of 5.0;
  • ENGL 204 or 205 (or equivalent) with a grade of B- (Alpha 4.00 scale);
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum score of 70;
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a score of 6.5, 5.0 on each band;
  • Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) with a score of 90;
  • Completion of the ASPECT program to level 7; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    - paper-based: 580 (or 570 accompanied by a Test of Written English (TWE) score of 4);
    - internet based: 86 (with a minimum score of 21 on each of the four tested areas).
  • A passing grade in an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program which is accepted as a means of satisfying English Language Proficiency by another recognized Canadian university, and whose English Language Proficiency requirement is at least as demanding as is that of The King's University College.
  • King’s administered English Language Studies Assessment Test with an acceptable score.

All students enrolled in ENGL 204 are required to write an English diagnostic essay administered by the King's English department. Those students who demonstrate English-as-a-Second-Language difficulties will be required to take University ESL courses.  Applicants who meet all admission requirements except english language proficiency may apply for PEAK (Post-Secondary English at King’s).

Entry Level Admission Requirements

Admissions are granted by a review of application information provided, including the personal recommendation and all academic information. Applicants may be admitted on the basis of:

Bachelor of Education

  • an acceptable bachelor’s degree with specific elements contained therein.

For B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Mus.

  • grade 12 courses,
  • previous post-secondary study, either for transfer or as a previous degree.
  • mature student status,
  • being a visiting or unclassified student

Applicants may be admitted provided they present the academic requirements outlined below. Possession of minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission to the University College. Conversely, applications for admission that do not meet the minimum admission criteria may be considered by the Registrar. Applicants who are refused admission may submit a written appeal to the Registrar that may be referred, at the Registrar's discretion, to the Admissions Committee. Please note the English Language Proficiency requirements.

High School Entrance Averages

Applicants must present five Grade 12 courses including English, with a minimum average of 60%. This average will be calculated on the final grades for these courses as they appear on the final, official transcript. In provinces where provincial testing for a course is optional, the grade used will be the higher of the school grade or the blended grade.

Previous Post-Secondary Study

Students in good standing in their past work in a Canadian university or other post-secondary institution may expect to be admitted to The King's University College. Students must submit official transcripts of their entire post-secondary experience. Omissions will result in immediate dismissal without appeal. High school pre-requisites for programs must still be met.

Mature Student (over 21)

Students who will be 21 years of age by September 1 of the year of entry and who do not meet specific admission requirements will be considered for admission if they have completed ELA 30-1 or its equivalent and their high school record, letters of recommendation, and/or college entrance examination scores indicate the potential for success in college. These applicants may be required to write an English Language Studies Assessment Test administered by the Registrar's Office on King's campus only. Every application for admission as a mature student is considered on its own merit. High school pre-requisites for programs must still be met.