English Proficiency Exam Waiver (TOEFL Waiver)

A significant advantage of the 12-Week English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program at Queen's School of English (QSoE) is the English proficiency exam waiver for application to Queen's University and St. Lawrence College.

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Admission into Queen's University

Admission to Undergraduate Programs

Requirements:

• Beginning with applications for the 2008/9 academic year, if a final grade of A- or higher in the ESLA 140 (Advanced) level or a final grade of B or higher in the ESLA 150 (University Preparation) level is achieved at the time of application, an English language test score may not be required. For more information on undergraduate programs, please visit Queen's Undergraduate Admissions.  

Application Procedures:

• All exam waiver approvals are done in consultation with the QSoE.
• Applicants to an undergraduate program should notify Admission Services in writing that they have completed a 12-Week EAP Advanced or University Preparation Level course.
• Admission Services will contact the QSoE on behalf of the applicant to determine if a waiver is appropriate.
• The applicant will be advised of the decision by Admission Services.
• Applicants should be prepared to write a test of facility in English prior to the deadline for submission of documentation in the case that a waiver is not granted.

Note: Students who are enrolled in the Winter session of the Queen’s 12-Week EAP Advanced or University Preparation level English course should be aware that they must submit all other required documents, and achieve a high standing in their English program, to be considered for the English proficiency exam waiver.

Admission to Graduate Programs

If a final grade of A- or higher in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program is achieved at the time of application, an English language test score may not be required. Potential applicants should contact the department of interest for requirements specific to that department. For more information on graduate programs, please contact Queen's School of Graduate Studies.

 

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Admission to St. Lawrence College

The School has negotiated an agreement with St. Lawrence College that will facilitate admission by School of English students to the College. As a result of this agreement, any student who is successful in the Advanced or University Preparation levels of the School's 12-Week English for Academic Purpose (EAP) program will be eligible to apply to St. Lawrence College with no additional English language test score requirement.

The College offers a wide range of diploma and degree programs, such as bridging programs and credit transfer programs to universities, including Queen's. By means of the credit transfer program, some St. Lawrence College students and graduates may transfer credits earned in their College programs in order to complete a university degree at the Bachelor's level.

Please contact St. Lawrence College for more information.

St. Lawrence College also offers a Friendship Bursary .