As English is the primary language of instruction at Memorial University, all applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency in order to meet the general admission requirements of the University. 

English proficiency will be based on one of the following methods:

1. English language secondary institution

Successful completion of two years of full-time instruction in an English language secondary institution recognized by Memorial University. Applicants must successfully complete appropriate course(s) in English at the Grade 12 or equivalent level and meet the general admission requirements for a recognized high school curriculum. English as a second or additional language (ESL/EAL) courses will not meet this requirement.

Most Canadian high school applicants will meet the English language requirement through this method. International high school applicants should review the English language proficiency section of the requirements page specific to their curriculum. Medium of instruction letters are not accepted.

2. English language post-secondary institution

Applicants who have attended a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the language of instruction may meet the requirement through one of the following:

• A minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent of full-time instruction in a recognized university degree program or completion of a minimum 2-year credential in a recognized program of study. Recognition of English language post-secondary institutions located outside of Canada will be based on the country in which the institution is located.
• A minimum of 15 credit hours or equivalent completed at a partner institution of Memorial University and leading to an exchange, transfer or other academic program governed by an agreement between the partner institution and Memorial University. Applicants must also satisfy any additional English language proficiency requirements outlined in the partnership agreement.

Medium of instruction letters are not accepted.

3. Memorial University's Intensive English Program

Successful completion of Memorial University's Intensive English Program or Intensive English Bridge Program offered at Grenfell Campus.

4. Standardized tests

Applicants who do not meet the English language requirement through one of the methods outlined above will normally be required to take an approved standardized English proficiency test.

Recognition of English language post-secondary institutions

For the purposes of meeting the English language requirement through post-secondary studies, Memorial University will consider study completed at English language post-secondary institutions recognized by their local ministry of education or equivalent and located in the following countries: 

• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Australia
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belize
• Bermuda
• Botswana
• British Virgin Islands
• Cameroon
• Cayman Islands
• Falkland Islands
• Fiji
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Gibraltar
• Grenada
• Guam
• Guyana
• Ireland
• Jamaica
• Kenya
• Lesotho
• Liberia
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Montserrat
• New Zealand
• Nigeria
• St. Helena
• St. Kitts and Nevis
• St. Lucia
• St. Vincent and the Grenadines
• Seychelles
• Sierra Leone
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Tanzania
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turks and Caicos Islands
• Uganda
• United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales)
• United States of America
• Virgin Islands
• Zambia
• Zimbabwe

For information regarding recognized English language high school curricula and associated English language requirements, please refer to our international high school curriculum requirements.