Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Michener accepted tests
From Michener's international students page. Results are valid for two years.
| Test | Minimum | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5, every band 6.0 | One test date; One Skill Retake not considered |
| TOEFL iBT or Home Edition | 100, Writing 22, Speaking 22 | One test date; MyBest scores not accepted |
| PTE Academic | 65, no communicative skill below 60 | Not stated |
| Michener English Language Assessment (MELA) | CLB 8 in all four components | Michener's own test |
Who is exempt
You do not need a test if you completed two years of full-time post-secondary education in an English-dominant country (with an official transcript or a WES or ICAS evaluation), finished all four years of high school in Canada, or are already an international student in Canada with two years of full-time post-secondary study. Registered or licensed Canadian health care providers are exempt too, but not for Bridging Programs.
Michener's FAQ does not mention Duolingo, CAEL or CELPIP, so plan on IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or MELA.
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How international students apply
Full-time programs accept international applicants but spaces are limited; you apply through OCAS, except for the Master of Science in Cardiovascular Perfusion, which uses Michener Self-Service. Continuing Education and Bridging Programs need a part-time application, a CAD 95 fee, a credential assessment and an English assessment.
Requirements vary by program and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Michener 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 the Michener Institute of Education at UHN 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 the Michener Institute need?+
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with all four bands at 6.0 or above, from a single test date.
Does Michener accept IELTS One Skill Retake?+
No. Michener says One Skill Retake will not be considered, and all scores must come from one test date.
Does Michener accept PTE?+
Yes. PTE Academic 65 overall with no communicative skill below 60.
Does Michener accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not listed. The accepted options are IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and Michener's own MELA.
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