Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements for Students with a General Certificate of Education (GCE)
If you are studying GCE curriculum, you will need the following:
- A minimum average between B and C in three distinct A-Levels or four AS-Levels
- Proof of English Language Proficiency if English is not your first language
Transfer Credit
If you've achieved at least a B on your A-Level exams, you may be able to receive transfer credit. These are credits that could count towards your degree at King’s.
| Subject | Western Credit | Credit Weight |
| Accounting | Business 2257 | 1.0 |
| Arabic | Arabic 2250 | 1.0 |
| Art (Art & Design) | Visual Arts 1020 | 1.0 |
| Biology | Biology 1001A and 1002B | 1.0 (0.5 each) |
| Business | Business 1220E | 1.0 |
| Chemistry | Chemistry 1301A and 1302B | 1.0 (0.5 each) |
| Computing | Computer Science 1026A and 1027B | 1.0 (0.5 each) |
| Economics | Not eligible | |
| English Language | Not eligible | |
| English Literature | English 1020E | 1.0 |
| French | French 1910 or 1900E | 1.0 |
| Further Math | Math 1229A/B | 0.5 |
| Geography | Geography 1300A and 1400F | 1.0 (0.5 each) |
| German | German 2200 | 1.0 |
| History | Not eligible | |
| Math | Calculus 1000A | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | Kinesiology 1020 TRN* | 1.0 |
| Physics | Physics 1101A and 1102B | 1.0 (0.5 each) |
| Portuguese | Portuguese 2200 | 1.0 |
| Psychology | Psychology 1020 TRN* | 1.0 |
| Religious Studies | Religious Studies 1023E | 1.0 |
| Sociology | Sociology 1020 or 1021E | 1.0 |
| Spanish | Spanish 2200 | 1.0 |
| Technology | Not eligible | |
| Theatre | Not eligible |
Language Requirements
English Proficiency
Students admitted to King's University College must be proficient in written and spoken English. If English is not your first language, you must provide proof of your proficiency in listening to, speaking, writing and reading English. Typically, this is done through an official test or ESL program. We reserve the right to ask you to provide proof of English language proficiency. King’s requires one of the following:
- Language Tests
- Academic English Programs
- Exemptions
Language Tests
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
Minimum overall score: 6.5
No section less than: 6.0
Duolingo
Minimum overall score: 115
No subscore less than: 100
C.A.E.L. (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
Minimum overall score: 60
No part less than: 60
T.O.E.F.L. (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Internet-based Test (iBT)
Western's test ID is IBT26.
Minimum overall score: 83
No section less than: 20
For tests taken on or after January 21, 2026
A minimum overall score of 4.5
A minimum of 4.0 in reading, speaking and writing
A minimum of 4.5 in listening
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic)
Minimum overall score: 58
No part less than: 56
Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Minimum overall score: 176
No section less than: 169
Academic English Programs
If you do not meet King’s English language requirement but are otherwise academically admissible, you will automatically be admitted into an academic English program such as the English Boost Program.
English Boost Program (Boost)
The Boost Program is for students who are close to meeting the language proficiency requirements for direct entry to King’s. Boost is a nine-week program you will complete in the summer before you start at King's.
Please note that fees may be modified at any time.
Fanshawe ESL
Students who complete the Fanshawe ESL program fulfil all English language requirements for admission to King’s.
The English Language Centre @ Western University
Study at The English Language Centre at Western University, a university language program.
Proficiency Test Exemptions
One of these statements must be true:
- I attended four full-time years of secondary school in English.
- I attended two full-time years at an Ontario college in English.
- I attended one full-time year of university in English.
- I completed an AP English exam with a score of 4 or higher.
- I completed an IB English HL (A1 or A2).
- I completed an IB English SL with a predicted or final score of 4 or higher.
- I completed a GCE AS (Advanced Subsidiary) or A Level (Advanced Level) English* with a minimum predicted or final grade of A.
- I completed an IGCSE O Level (Ordinary Level) English* with a minimum final grade of A.
*Note: IGCSE and GCE English as an Additional Language are not accepted.
All of the following must also be true:
- My classes were taught in English.
- I took academic courses.
- I did not take English as a second language course(s).
- I took grade 12 English (if your high school was in Canada).
For further information, please contact the Admissions Office.
DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.
