Proficiency Pathway
The Institute has a wide range of programs to suit all students — whether you’re an absolute beginner or preparing to start your PhD. If you’re not sure which program is right for you, use the diagram below to find the perfect fit for where you are in your English language skills and what you want to achieve.
The School of Continuing Studies has a wide range of professional and language programs to suit all students – whether you’re seeking to develop your language skills or preparing to start a new career.
Please review the tables below to ensure you meet the criteria for program entry and language placement.
SCHOOL OF CONTINUNG STUDIES ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIRMENT MATRIX
In Effect for Applicants for Fall 2024
English Language Institute Language Proficiency Placement
ELI Levels | IELTS (SDS Acceptance) | TOEFL iBT (SDS Acceptance) | DUOLINGO | CAEL (SDS Acceptance) | PTE Academic (SDS Acceptance) | CELPIP (SDS Acceptance) | CaMLA | Language Cert Academic |
| EE 1 | 4 | 52 | 45 – 64 | 20 – 24 | N/A | N/A | 40 – 49 | 40 – 46 |
| EE 2 | 4.5 | 56 | 65 – 84 | 25 – 30 | 23 | 4 | 50 – 59 | 47 – 53 |
| EE 3 ACE 1 | 5 | 64 | 85 – 94 | 31 – 40 | 29 | 5 | 60 – 69 | 54 – 59 |
| EE 4 ACE 1, Pre-AE | 5.5 | 69 | 95 – 99 | 41 – 49 | 36 | 6 | 70 – 75 | 60 – 64 |
| EE 5 ACE 2, AE | 6 | 76 | 100 – 104 | 50 – 55 | 46 | 7 | 76 – 80 | 65 – 69 |
| EE 6 ACE 2, GSP | 6 (no score below 6) | 86 | 105 – 119 | 56 – 59 | 50 | 8 | 80 | 68 – 71 (no score below 68) |
| Legal English Direct Entry to York Undergrads | 6.5 | 88 | 120 + | 60 | 60 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
EE: Essential English (Was AP)
ACE: Academic Credit English (was YUB)
Pre-AE: Pre-Accelerated English (Was Pre-DY)
AE: Accelerated English (Was DY)
GSP: English for Graduate Studies (Was GSPP)
SCHOOL OF CONTINUNG STUDIES ENGLISH PROFICIENCY PROGRAM ENTRY REQUIRMENT MATRIX
In Effect for Applicants from Fall 2024
Professional Programs English Proficiency Requirements
ELI Levels | IELTS (SDS Acceptance) | TOEFL iBT (SDS Acceptance) | DUOLINGO | CAEL (SDS Acceptance) | PTE Academic (SDS Acceptance) | CELPIP (SDS Acceptance) | CaMLA | Language Cert |
| SCS CPE Graduate Certificates Completion of EE 6 | 6.5 with no score below 6.0 | 88 (no score below 22) | 125 + | 70 overall, minimum 60 in writing | 60 overall, minimum 55 in each skill band | 9 | 80 | 70 (no score below 65) |
| Exception: Post-Graduate Certificate in Back-End Blockchain Development Completion of EE 6 | 6.5 with no score below 6.5 | 95 (no score below 25) | 130 + | 70 overall, minimum 70 in writing | 60 overall, minimum 60 in each skill band | 10 | 80 | 70 (no score below 70) |