Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026
St. Mary's TOEFL minimums by programme
From St. Mary's international students admissions page.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| BA, BSc, Open Studies, ESR Diploma, transfer (before 21 Jan 2026) | 80, no component below 19 | |
| BA, BSc, Open Studies, ESR Diploma, transfer (from 21 Jan 2026) | 4.5, no component below 4 | |
| Bachelor of Education After-Degree (before 21 Jan 2026) | 98; Speaking 27, Writing 25, Listening 23, Reading 23 | |
| Bachelor of Education After-Degree (from 21 Jan 2026) | 5.5; Speaking 5.5, Writing 5, Listening 5, Reading 5 |
TOEFL rules at St. Mary's
All applicants, whatever their citizenship, must show English proficiency. The page gives no institution code, MyBest or Home Edition policy, or validity period for TOEFL.
For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 8.0 with no band below 7.0 for the BEd After-Degree, and no individual score below 6.0 for the other programmes.
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If your TOEFL score is below St. Mary's level
For programmes other than the BEd, the page accepts several local course routes instead of a test, including Academic English 2 at Bow Valley College (B), the University of Calgary Academic Communication Certificate (B+) and Mount Royal University LEAP Level 4 (B-). None of these is accepted for the BEd After-Degree.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your St. Mary's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does St. Mary's University Calgary need?+
80 with no component below 19, or 4.5 with no component below 4, for most undergraduate programmes.
What TOEFL score does the St. Mary's BEd After-Degree need?+
98 with Speaking 27, Writing 25 and 23 in Listening and Reading, or 5.5 with Speaking 5.5 and 5 in the other sections.
Can I use an English course instead of TOEFL at St. Mary's?+
For most programmes, yes, such as Bow Valley College Academic English 2 with a B. Not for the BEd After-Degree.
What IELTS score does St. Mary's need?+
No individual score below 6.0 for most programmes, and 8.0 with no band below 7.0 for the BEd After-Degree.
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- St. Mary's University Calgary IELTS requirement
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Guide updated on 1 November 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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