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 from Fall 2024
Professional Programs English Proficiency Requirements
| ELI Levels | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | DUOLINGO | CAEL | PTE Academic | CELPIP | CaMLA | Language Cert Academic |
| 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) |
ELI + CPE Pathway: Single Offer Letter Bundle Requirements
| ELI Levels | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | DUOLINGO | CAEL | PTE Academic | CELPIP | CaMLA | Language Cert Academic |
| EE 5 entry requirement | 6 | 76 | 100-104 | 50-55 | 46 | 7 | 70-80 | 65-69 |
| EE6 Entry requirement | 6 (no score below 6) | 86 | 105-119 | 56-59 | 50 | 8 | 80 | 69-71 (no score below 68) |
| Who can take the program | Skill Proficiency: Pre-Intermediate | Skill Proficiency: Intermediate | Skill Proficiency: High Intermediate | Skill Proficiency: Pre-Advanced Proficiency | Skill Proficiency: Advanced Proficiency | |
| For all | Essential English Level 1 | Essential English Level 2 | Essential English Level 3 | Essential English Level 4 | Essential English Level 5 | Essential English Level 6 |
| Undergraduate students with YU Offer Letters | Academic Credit English Program (Term 1) | Academic Credit English Program (Term 2) | ||||
| Pre-Accelerated English Program | Accelerated English Program | |||||
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 | TOEFL iBT | DUOLINGO | CAEL | PTE Academic | CELPIP | 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 |
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)
English Proficiency Entry Requirement For
Integrated Year One Undergraduate Program (IYOUP)
| ELI Levels | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | DUOLINGO | CAEL | PTE Academic | CELPIP | CaMLA | Language Cert Academic |
| Completion of EE 3 or higher | 5.5 + No score below 5.0 | 69 No score below 8 (R & L), 14 (S), 9 (W) | 95-99 + No score below 94 | 41-49 + No score below 40 | 36 + No score below 29 | 6 + No score below 5 | 70-75 + No score below 69 | 60 – 64 + No score below 59 |
The scores represent the minimum required. ‘+’ means that students can enter with higher scores.
Some tests have band scores. The minimum band (or paper) score is indicated.