Ambrose minimum scores
From the English proficiency table on Ambrose's undergraduate requirements page and its education program requirements. Official scores must be sent directly to Ambrose.
| Program | IELTS Academic | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All undergraduate programs except the BEd | 6.5 | 83 (paper 560) | 58 | CAEL 70, MELAB 85, Alberta English 30-1 at 50% |
| Bachelor of Education (After-Degree) | 8.0, no band below 7.0 | 100; Speaking 27, Writing 25, Listening 24, Reading 24 | Not listed | Not listed |
Waivers and deadlines
Ambrose may waive the requirement if you attended an equivalent North American institution or can show proficiency by other means; it does not name other countries. Transcripts from outside Canada must be assessed by IQAS.
International applicants apply by 1 March for the fall semester and 1 July for winter. BEd applicants also send a criminal record check, references and a written statement, and invited applicants have an interview.
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Study permit and PGWP: separate rules
Ambrose's scores decide admission only. Immigration is a separate set of tests: for the study permit see IELTS for a Canada study permit, and for whether a Post-Graduation Work Permit applies after your program and which test and level it needs, see IELTS for the Canada PGWP.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Ambrose University publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Ambrose University need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 for all undergraduate programs except the after-degree Bachelor of Education, which needs 8.0 with no band below 7.0.
Does Ambrose University accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 58 for undergraduate programs. The after-degree BEd lists only TOEFL and IELTS.
Does Ambrose University accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not listed in Ambrose's undergraduate English proficiency table. The listed tests are TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB, CAEL and PTE Academic.
What is the international deadline at Ambrose?+
1 March for the fall semester and 1 July for the winter semester.
Does the Ambrose University IELTS score count for the PGWP?+
No. The admission score is set by the school. The Post-Graduation Work Permit has its own language rules set by IRCC; our PGWP guide explains which tests and levels apply.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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