English language proficiency can be demonstrated through academic studies as follows:
completion of four years of full-time academic studies in which all language of instruction is English, at a high school or post-secondary institution in a recognized English-speaking country
completion of a recognized degree program from an accredited university in which all language of instruction is English, in a recognized English-speaking country
completion of Grade 12 English or its equivalent in Canada with a final grade of 86% or higher within the last three years prior to admission
a score of 86% or higher on the BC Provincial Grade 12 English Examination within the last three years prior to admission
completion of 1.5 or more units of transfer credit for university-level English courses (excluding ENGL 181 and 182)
a score of 4 or higher on the Advanced Placement Exam in English Language and Composition
a score of 4 or higher on IB Higher Level English A
IELTS - 6.5, with no component less than 6.0
TOEFL iBT (Internet-based test) - 90, with no section less than 20, TOEFL PBT (paper-based test) -575