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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT

Introduction

English is the language of instruction for all initial teacher education courses at OISE, with the exception of some Modern Language Education courses. Consequently, to be successful in these courses and in the Practicum and the Internship, candidates must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in both oral and written English.

As well, successful candidates receive certification to teach in schools where English is the language of instruction, and where the primary obligation of the elementary and secondary school teacher is to meet the needs of the learner. To do this effectively the teacher must be able to communicate effectively in English, the students' language of instruction. OISE is committed to producing graduates who possess strong English language skills to meet these needs, and who will also be competent and effective role models in the use of oral and written English.

Thus, all applicants to the consecutive Bachelor of Education and Diploma in Technological Education programs are required to give evidence to OISE of their oral and written proficiency in English.

Acceptable Levels of Proficiency in English For Applicants to the Diploma In Technical Education

All students applying for admission to the OISE, Diploma in Technological Education program, must satisfy one of the following criteria:

1. their mother tongue or first language is English (i.e., the language learned in the home as a child),
   OR
2. they have studied full-time for at least four years (or equivalent in part-time studies) in an English language school system located in a country where the dominant language is English,
   NOTE: These studies must be in a program leading to a specific diploma or degree.
   OR
3. they have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the tests in English language as outlined in the Acceptable Tests and Required Scores section of this web page.

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Acceptable Levels of Proficiency in English For Applicants to the Consecutive Bachelor of Education Degree Program

All students applying for admission to the OISE Consecutive Bachelor of Education  program must satisfy one of the following criteria:

1. their mother tongue or first language is English (i.e., the language learned in the home as a child),
   OR
2. they have studied full-time for at least three years (or equivalent in part-time studies) in a university where the language of instruction and examination was English and which was located in a country where the dominant language is English,
   OR
3. they have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the tests in English language as outlined in the Acceptable Tests and Required Scores section of this web page.

Acceptable Tests and Required Scores

NOTE: All tests must have been taken within 3 years of the date of application to OISE.  

NOTE: Although OISE will accept official test results for tests that have been taken within 3 years of the date of application to the faculty, some testing agencies will only report test results for 2 years. Check with your test provider. A test provider’s unwillingness to provide an official copy of a test result will not be accepted as a reason to extend the document deadline or to accept an unofficial copy of a test result.

NOTE: Partial results from one approved language test cannot be combined with partial results from another approved language test in order to satisfy our requirement. You must submit official results showing that you have achieved the required scores in all components of one of the tests which is acceptable to OISE.

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Deadline for Submitting Evidence of English Language Proficiency

The deadline for submitting evidence of oral and written proficiency in English will be the same as the deadline for submitting transcripts and other supporting documents to OISE for the respective Bachelor of Education (consecutive) and Diploma in Technological Education programs application/admission cycle.

NOTE 1: If OISE determines that your studies do not fit our stated requirements, there will be no extensions granted to our published deadline for submitting evidence of oral and written proficiency in English. Therefore, if you intend to satisfy the English Language Proficiency requirement using studies in an English language university in an English language environment, please discuss this with an Admissions Counsellor at the OISE Registrar's Office, Initial Teacher Education Admissions Unit prior to submitting your application.

NOTE 2: If you are submitting an official statement of results from an approved language test, your test must have been taken before the application deadline. Results for tests taken after the application deadline will not be considered. It is your responsibility to schedule a test in sufficient time to meet this deadline. 

So long as you have taken an approved language test before the application deadline, test results will be accepted as "on time" even if we do not receive official results from the approved language-testing agency until after the application deadline.
 

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