Certificate of Proficiency in English Language and Culture (Intensive)

The ELC program is designed to enable you to achieve an advanced level of English and a deep understanding of culture in the English-speaking world.

It is a full-time, 6-week course offered 6 times a year over 8 levels leading to the McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English, recognized by the University as meeting the English requirements for entry at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

You will also meet international standards such as the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB).

To be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency in English for Professional Communication, students must: Take a Placement Test and place into a level no higher than Intermediate High (CEEN 331/CEEN 332). Be at least 18 years of age and hold a CEGEP diploma (DEC) or equivalent. Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as Mature students. TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language – Internet-based Test) - Minimum acceptable scores are: 90 overall (a minimum individual component score of 21 in each of the four components – reading, writing, listening and speaking). IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic Versions - A band score of 6.5 or better; individual component scores must be 6.0 or better. Regular Academic and UKVI Academic versions are both accepted.