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The language of instruction at Carleton University is English. For admission, students will need to demonstrate that their knowledge and use of English are strong enough to study at an English language university. Students can do so by:

• Demonstrating they have studied for the last 3 years (full-time) in a high school, college or university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any other country in which the primary language is English and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was exclusively English.
• Students choosing this option should note the following:
  • Time spent in ESL courses will not be counted toward meeting these requirements
  • Language requirements will not be waived based on letters written by students or as a result of completing senior-level high-school English courses
  • If, in addition to evidence of 3 years of study, a student must also provide an English language test score, the University reserves the right to review or change the admission decision
  • The University reserves the right to request an English Language Proficiency test from any applicant regardless of their academic background

OR by:

• Submitting an English Language (ESL) test result

for international applicants.

 on the language test score needed for an offer of admission with an English language requirement.

Those with test scores below those listed may still be eligible for an offer of admission with an ESL requirement to complete English language foundation courses in their first terms of degree study. 

Note: Students beginning their studies with an English-language requirement are not eligible for admission to the following programs:

• Architectural Studies
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
• Industrial Design
• Information Technology
• International Business
• Journalism
• Journalism and Humanities
• Media Production and Design
• Nursing
• Public Affairs and Policy Management
• Post-Baccalaureate Diplomas (all)