Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
MacEwan TOEFL minimums by level
From MacEwan's English language proficiency page, the BScN English language proficiency page and the calendar's application evaluation section.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, tests from 21 January 2026 | 4.5 total; 4.5 in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing | |
| Undergraduate, tests before 21 January 2026 | 86 total; 21 in each section | |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing, tests from 21 January 2026 | 4.5 total; Listening 5, Reading 4.5, Speaking 5, Writing 4.5 | Earlier tests: 86, with Listening 23, Reading 21, Speaking 26, Writing 21 |
| Psychiatric Nursing Diploma | 98: Reading 21, Writing 27, Listening 27, Speaking 26 | Calendar figure, 0 to 120 only |
How MacEwan handles TOEFL scores
You must meet both the minimum total score and the minimum in each section. Test scores more than two years old are not accepted, and TOEFL uses institutional code 0720 to send results to MacEwan. The calendar also lists a Spoken English Proficiency standard of 26 in TOEFL Speaking where that applies.
For comparison, the English language proficiency page asks IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band, and the BScN page asks 6.5 with 7.0 in speaking.
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If your TOEFL score is below MacEwan's level
The English language proficiency page lists English Academic Preparation as another way to meet the requirement: successful completion of MacEwan's EAP 136 and EAP 137, or the University of Alberta's EAL 140 and EAL 145. No conditional TOEFL level is given.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your MacEwan programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does MacEwan need?+
4.5 overall and 4.5 in each section on tests from 21 January 2026, or 86 with 21 in each section on earlier tests.
What TOEFL score does MacEwan Nursing need?+
For the BScN, 4.5 total with 5 in listening and speaking and 4.5 in reading and writing.
What is MacEwan's TOEFL code?+
0720.
How old can a TOEFL score be for MacEwan?+
No more than two years.
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