Ontario Institute for Studies in Education

of the University of Toronto



English Language Proficiency Requirement

for Application and Admission

to Teacher Education Programs

  • Bachelor of Education
  • Diploma in Technical Studies
  • College of Teachers Special Students
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  • INTRODUCTION

  • ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH :
  • For Applicants to the Diploma In Technical Education

    For Applicants to the Bachelor of Education Degree Program

    For Ontario College of Teachers Special Students Applying to the Continuing Education Program
  • ACCEPTABLE TESTS AND REQUIRED SCORES

  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  • INFORMATION ABOUT THE TESTS WHICH ARE ACCEPTABLE AS EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

  • OISE/UT CONTACT INFORMATION
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    English is the language of instruction for all courses in the teacher education programs at OISE/UT, with the exception of some Modern Language Education courses. Consequently, to be successful in these courses and in the Practicum of the initial teacher education program, 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/UT 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 Bachelor of Education and Diploma in Technical Education Initial Teacher Education Program, as well as Ontario College of Teachers Special Student applicants to the Continuing Education Program are required to give evidence to OISE/UT of their oral and written proficiency in English.

     

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    ACCEPTABLE LEVELS OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH

    For Applicants to the Diploma In Technical Education

    All students applying for admission to the OISE/UT, Diploma in Technical Education Initial Teacher Education Program, must satisfy one of the following criteria:

    (a) their mother tongue or first language is English,

    OR

    (b) 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 first language is English,

    OR

    (c) they have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the tests in English language as outlined in section B (i-iv) of this pamphlet.

     

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    For Applicants to the Bachelor of Education Degree Program

    All students applying for admission to the OISE/UT, Bachelor of Education Initial Teacher Education Program must satisfy one of the following criteria:

    (a) their mother tongue or first language is English,

    OR

    (b) 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 first language is English,

    OR

    (c) they have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the tests in English language as outlined in section B (i-iv) of this pamphlet.

     

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    For Ontario College of Teachers Special Students Applying to the Continuing Education Program

    All teachers seeking Ontario Certification who have been directed by the Ontario College of Teachers to take professional courses at a faculty of education, and who apply for admission to the OISE/UT, Continuing Education Program to complete such requirements must satisfy one of the following criteria:

    (a) their mother tongue or first language is English,

    OR

    (b) 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 first language is English,

    OR

    (c) they have achieved the required level of proficiency on one of the tests in English language as outlined in section B (i-iv) below.

     

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    ACCEPTABLE TESTS AND REQUIRED SCORES

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

    i) An official statement of the results of TOP (Test of Oral Proficiency) showing a minimum score of 7.0 and TOW (Test of Written Proficiency) with a minimum score of 3.0.

     

    OR

    ii) An official statement of results of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for either the new computer based test or the previous paper-based test. These two tests, although equivalent, use different grading scales. Applicants who take the computer based test must submit an official statement of results showing a minimum score of 250, and also have a minimum Essay Rating Score of 6.0, as well as the TSE (Test of Spoken English), with a minimum score of 55.

    Applicants who have taken the paper based test must submit an official statement of results showing a minimum score of 600, and the TWE (Test of Written English), showing a minimum score of 6.0, as well as the TSE (Test of Spoken English), showing a minimum score of 55.

    OR

    iii) An official statement of results of IELTS (International English Language Testing System) showing an overall band score of 7 and no band score of less than 5.

    OR

    iv) An official statement of results of MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery), showing a score of 92 and also the Oral Interview component, showing a rating of 4.

     

     

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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 the Applicant Profile to OISE/UT for the respective Bachelor of Education and Diploma in Technical Education Initial Teacher Education Program application/admission cycle. In the case of the Continuing Education applicants the deadline would be that which is published for each session.

     

     

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    INFORMATION ABOUT THE TESTS WHICH ARE ACCEPTABLE AS EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

    Information about the content of tests, test dates, test requirements and applicable fee may be obtained as follows:

     

    TOP (Test of Oral Proficiency)
    TOW (Test of Written Proficiency)
    COPE Testing Limited
    7 B Pleasant Blvd.
    P. O. Box 1164
    Toronto, Ontario M4T 1K2

    Telephone: 416-962-2673

    E-mail: info@copetest.com

    Web Address: www.copetest.com/tophome.htm

     

    TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
    TWE (Test of Written English)
    TSE (Test of Spoken English)
    Educational Testing Service
    P. O. Box 6151
    Princeton, New Jersey

    U.S.A., 08541-6151

    Telephone: 609-921-9000

    website: www.toefl.org

     

    IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
    University of Cambridge
    Local Examinations Syndicate
    1 Hills Road
    Cambridge, U.K. CB1 2EU

    website: www.ielts.org/index.html

     

    MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)
    English Language Institute
    Testing and Certification Division
    3020 North University Building
    The University of Michigan
    Ann Arbor, Michigan
    U.S.A. 48109-1057

    Telephone: 313-764-2416/763-3452

    e-mail: melabelium@umich.edu

    website:
    www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/melab.htm

     

     

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    OISE/UT CONTACT INFORMATION

    Applicants to the Bachelor of Education or Diploma in Technical Education programs, who feel that they require further information concerning our English Language Proficiency requirement may wish to contact:

    OISE/UT
    Registrar's Office
    Initial Teacher Education Programs
    Admissions Unit, Room 4-455
    252 Bloor Street West
    Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6
     
    Telephone: 416-926-4701
    Fax: 416-923-7834
     
    e-mail: admissions@oise.utoronto.ca

    Applicants who will be taking Continuing Education courses as Special Students and who feel that they require further information concerning our English Language Proficiency requirement may wish to contact:

    OISE/UT
    Registrar's Office
    Continuing Education Unit, Room 4-485
    252 Bloor Street West
    Toronto, Ontario M5S 1V6
     
    Telephone: 416-926-4762
    Fax: 416-923-7834
     
    e-mail: aq@oise.utoronto.ca

     

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