If you have not completed at least one year of full-time study at an accredited university where English is the ONLY official language of instruction at the institution level (not the program level), you are required to provide a language test.
There are a number of acceptable tests which can be used to demonstrate proficiency:
Professional LLM Academic Language Proficiency Tests and Minimum Scores
| Test Type | Test Score | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper Based MyBest results is not accepted for this requirement | 625 (with minimum of 5 on TWE) | TOEFL Website University Code 0894 | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – Computer Based *MyBest results is not accepted for this requirement | 263 | TOEFL Website University Code 0894 | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – iBT (Internet Based) MyBest results is not accepted for this requirement | 102-109 | TOEFL Website University Code 0894 | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – (Home Based) MyBest results is not accepted for this requirement | 102-109 | TOEFL Website University Code 0894 | toefl@ets.org |
| IELTS (Academic test only – general test will not be accepted) | 7.5 overall and 7.0 in reading and writing | IELTS website | ed@britcoun.org |
| Certificate in Foundations of Canadian Law | Pass with Honours | OsgoodePD website | |
| YUELI – York University English Language Institute | IALE – with distinction GSPP – With Distinction AP – Level 9 with Distinction | YUELI website | yueli@yorku.ca |
| CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language Assessment | Overall score of 70 with no component less than 60 | CAEL Website | info@cael.ca |
| Duolingo (up to and including Summer 2024 admission) | 125 | Duolingo Website | englishtest-support@duolingo.com |
Notes:
We require official language test results (we will review copies when initially reviewing your file, but your admission would be conditional pending the official results). Official results should be sent to York University, once you have done so please let us know by e-mailing us us at admissions-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca
We may consider Degree and Diploma applicants for a conditional offer of admission prior to receipt of an English language proficiency test. Applicants who are granted a conditional offer must submit their test results within the following timeline:
- Fall Start Program – no later than July 30
- Winter Start Program – no later than November 1
Single Course Enrollment Language Proficiency Tests and Minimum Scores
Single course enrollment applicants can demonstrate language proficiency using the same methods (and minimum scores) outlined above or may submit a current NCA Assessment letter or screenshot of the NCA portal which states that the language requirements have been met.
Note that we will not make non-degree (Single Course Enrollment) applicants conditional offers of admission prior to receipt of an English language proficiency test.
Graduate Diploma in Foundations of Canadian Law Language Proficiency Tests and Minimum Scores
| Test Type | Test Score | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper BasedMyBest results is not accepted for this requirement | 577 | TOEFL Website University Code 0894 | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – Computer Based MyBest results is not accepted for this requirement | 233 | TOEFL Website University Code 0894 | toefl@ets.org |
| TOEFL – iBT (Internet Based) or Home Based MyBest results is not accepted for this requirement | 88 | TOEFL Website University Code 0894 | toefl@ets.org |
| IELTS – Academic Type General tests are not accepted | 7.0 overall | IELTS website | ed@britcoun.org |
| YUELI – York University English Language Institute | IALE – with distinction GSPP – With Distinction AP – Level 9 with Distinction | YUELI website | yueli@yorku.ca |
| CAEL – Canadian Academic English Language Assessment | Overall score of 70 with no component less than 60 | CAEL Website | info@cael.ca |
| Duolingo (up to and including Summer 2024 admission) | 115 | Duolingo Website | englishtest-support@duolingo.com |
We require official language test results (we will review copies when initially reviewing your file, but your admission would be conditional pending the official results). Official results should be sent to York University, once you have done so please let us know by e-mailing us us at admissions-opd@osgoode.yorku.ca
We may consider Degree and Diploma applicants for a conditional offer of admission prior to receipt of an English language proficiency test. Applicants who are granted a conditional offer must submit their test results within the following timeline:
- Fall Start Program – no later than July 30
- Winter Start Program – no later than November 1
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