Cape Breton University English Requirements
Canada
Quick answer
Cape Breton University accepts CAEL, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need Duolingo English Test 120, TOEFL iBT 4.5 (1–6), and IELTS Academic 6.5.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.51–6≈86+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 59 | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown | |
| CAEL | 60 | |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 |
Graduate requirements
The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.
| Duolingo English Test | 120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 4.51–6≈86+0–120 | |
| TOEFL iBT | 800–120≈41–6 | |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | |
| PTE Academic | 59 | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown | |
| CAEL | 60 | |
| Oxford ELLT | 7 |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Cape Breton University accept the Duolingo English Test?+
Yes. Cape Breton University accepts the Duolingo English Test. Undergraduate applicants need a minimum of 120; graduate minimums are set by each program.
What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Cape Breton University?+
Undergraduate admission to Cape Breton University requires TOEFL iBT 4.5 (1–6) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
What IELTS Academic score do I need for Cape Breton University?+
Undergraduate admission to Cape Breton University requires IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.
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