Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission, Ontario high school students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent
- Completion of 6 Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 70%
- Completion of the following required Grade 12 U course with a minimum grade of 70%:
- English/anglais (ENG4U/EAE4U preferred)
An overall average of 70% is required for consideration. Due to competition, the average needed for admission can fluctuate each year (it depends on the number of applications received and the number of spaces available). The grade range at the top of this page represents the average required in previous years.
How applicants are selected
All secondary and post-secondary studies are considered in the competitive selection process (unless otherwise noted). Admission is based on competitive overall averages and grades in subject requirements. Admission averages are based on two decimal places and are not rounded. Grade 11 results may be used in the early admission process. There are some Grades-Plus program requirements also known as non-academic requirements (e.g. portfolio, essay, interview, audition).
Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Due to competition, applicants may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum. Admission consideration is based on the information available at the time of application review. TMU may issue alternate Offers of Admission for some programs.
International applicants: see the country-specific admission requirements for your education system.
Language Requirements
Requirements reflect overall scores. There are no minimum requirements for band scores (e.g. reading, writing, speaking, listening). Subject to change. Use as a guideline only.
| Required score for all Engineering programs and all Science programs except Computer Science and Architectural Science | Required score for all other TMU programs, including Computer Science and Architectural Science |
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| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | 60 | 70 |
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| Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) | Official results must be sent to us by the testing service. |
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| Cambridge Assessment English | 180 and above on C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency | 180 and above on C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency |
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| Cambridge Assessment English | Use the “Send Your Results” function of the Candidate Results portal to send your results to Toronto Metropolitan University. |
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| Duolingo English Test | 120 | 120 |
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| Duolingo English Test | Official results must be sent to us electronically by Duolingo. |
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| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic | Official results must be sent to us electronically by the test centre. Test takers must contact the test centre where they took the test to have results sent. We do not accept results sent by surface mail or provided by the applicant.
IELTS One Skill Retake results and IELTS Online (Academic) are accepted by TMU. We will verify results using the IELTS Results Service. |
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| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 60 | 60 |
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| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | Official results must be sent to us electronically by Pearson. |
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| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | Official results must be sent to us directly by ETS - TOEFL. TMU's institution code is 0886.
We accept Internet-based TOEFL (iBT), including Home Edition.
TOEFL MyBest Scores and TOEFL Essentials will not be used to meet our English language requirements. |
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English test exemptions
For admission to most TMU programs, you’ll need to complete a senior-level English course (equivalent to Grade 12 U English in Ontario) with an acceptable grade.
Secondary school
Before you start your degree program at TMU, will you complete 4 years of full-time study at the high school level in:
- Canada
- Another country where English is the first language
- A school where English is the primary language of instruction
If you answered yes to any of the above, you aren't required to write an English language proficiency test.
Post-secondary school
Before you start your degree program at TMU, will you:
- Successfully complete a 2- or 3-year diploma program at a public, accredited college where English is the first language of the country and the language of instruction at the institution (program/courses can't be EAL/ESL).
- Successfully complete one year of full-time, degree-level study at an accredited university where English is the first language of the country and the language of instruction at the institution (courses can't be EAL/ESL)
If you answered yes to any of the above, you aren't required to write an English language proficiency test.
Other qualifications
You aren't required to write an English language proficiency test if you complete one of the following qualifications before you start your degree program at TMU.
- Advanced Placement (AP) College Board Examination: English Language and Composition or Literature and Composition with a final grade of 4 or better.
- Caribbean Examinations Council English courses: A final grade of A (I) or B (II) in CSEC English
- GCSE/IGCSE/GCE/AICE English courses: A minimum final grade of “B” (“6” in reformed qualifications) in GCSE/IGCSE/GCE Ordinary Level English, English Language, or English as a Second Language; OR a minimum final or predicted grade of “C” in GCE A Level/AS Level/AICE English or English Language
- International Baccalaureate English: A minimum score of “4” (predicted or final) in Higher or Standard Level English A: Literature, or English A: Language and Literature. HL English B is not acceptable
- NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY): A minimum grade of “B” in EAP or EAPPU
English language pathway programs
English language pathway programs at the English Language Institute are open to academically qualified students who have achieved English proficiency test scores that don't meet TMU's English language requirements.
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.
