English is the language of instruction in the Faculty of Education, Queen's University. Teacher candidates must be competent to communicate effectively in both oral and written English in order to pursue professional studies successfully. Therefore, applicants whose first language is not English and who have not attended a university where the language of instruction is English for at least three full-time years are required to achieve a satisfactory score on a comprehensive test of facility in English (test must include reading, writing, listening and speaking components) in order to be eligible for admission.

     Normally examinations and assignments are to be submitted in English, except where the Faculty Board has approved an alternative practice or where a special agreement has been entered into between an instructor and a student, with the approval of the Associate Dean, for submission of work in a language other than English.