University English requirements

What IELTS score do you need for Briercrest College?

Briercrest College in Saskatchewan asks for IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each category, TOEFL 83 with 19 per category, CAEL 60 or MELAB 85. Strong English grades from high school, such as GCSE or A Level English at B, or 24 credit hours at an English-language college also meet the requirement. Duolingo and PTE are not on the list.Source: Briercrest College official English requirements · checked 29 October 2026
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026

Briercrest test minimums

From Briercrest's international admissions page. The TOEFL institution code is 9644.

TestOverallPer category
IELTS Academic6.56.0
TOEFL8319
CAEL60Not listed
MELAB85Not listed

School and college routes

International secondary results that count: AP English 4 or better, IB English A1 or A2 Higher Level 5 or better, IB English B Higher Level 5 or better, GCSE, IGCSE or GCE O Level English (including English as a Second Language) at B or better, or GCE A, AS or AICE English at B or better. North American high school English at set grades also counts.

Post-secondary route: at least 24 credit hours at an approved English-language post-secondary institution, including at least 6 credit hours in humanities or social science, with a 60 per cent average or equivalent.

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Fees, deposit and how to check

The application fee is CAD 100. Before Briercrest releases a letter of acceptance, you deposit your full first-year tuition, fees and living costs into your student account; unused funds are refunded, and if a study permit is refused the deposit is returned minus processing fees.

Requirements vary by program and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Briercrest program page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test. Admission scores are separate from immigration rules: see IELTS for a Canada study permit and IELTS for the Canada PGWP.

Minimum vs competitive score

Where Briercrest College 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 Briercrest College need?+

IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each category.

Does Briercrest accept Duolingo or PTE?+

Neither is listed. Briercrest names TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL and MELAB.

Can my O Level English replace IELTS at Briercrest?+

Yes, if you have GCSE, IGCSE or GCE O Level English at grade B or better.

What TOEFL does Briercrest need?+

TOEFL 83 overall with at least 19 in each category.

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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.

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