Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
Mount Royal TOEFL minimums
From Mount Royal's institutional English language proficiency requirement page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate, tests after 21 January 2026 | 4.5 overall, minimum 4.0 on each band | Home or Paper Edition accepted |
| Undergraduate, tests before 21 January 2026 | 86, minimum 20 in each of four sections | Home or Paper Edition accepted |
How Mount Royal handles TOEFL scores
The page names both the home and paper versions of the TOEFL iBT as accepted. It gives no ETS code, MyBest rule or validity period, so check those with Admissions before you send scores.
For comparison, the same page asks IELTS Academic, including Academic Online, at 6.5 with a minimum 5.5 on each band.
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If your TOEFL score is below Mount Royal's level
The page lists LEAP 4 Advanced taken at Mount Royal, or LEAP 4 with B- (80%), as meeting the requirement without a test. Two years of full-time study in English in a listed country together with English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 (or equivalent) also counts.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your Mount Royal programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does Mount Royal University need?+
4.5 overall with 4.0 on each band for tests after 21 January 2026, or 86 with 20 in each section for earlier tests.
Does Mount Royal accept the TOEFL Home Edition?+
Yes. The page accepts both the home and paper versions of the TOEFL iBT.
What IELTS score does Mount Royal need?+
6.5 with a minimum 5.5 on each band.
Is there a Mount Royal route without TOEFL?+
Yes. LEAP 4 Advanced at Mount Royal, or LEAP 4 with B- (80%), meets the requirement.
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