University English requirements

What TOEFL score do you need for The King's University?

The King's University in Edmonton asks for a TOEFL iBT overall of 88 with at least 21 in each section, from a test taken within the past two years. The Bachelor of Education has a higher speaking-focused requirement: 97 overall with 27 in Speaking, 24 in Writing and 23 in Listening and Reading. Its TOEFL code is 9232.
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Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 1 November 2026

The King's TOEFL minimums by programme

From The King's English proficiency page.

Level or programmeTOEFL iBT minimumNotes
Undergraduate (general)88, at least 21 in each sectionWritten within the past 2 years
Bachelor of Education97; Speaking 27, Writing 24, Listening 23, Reading 23TOEFL iBT or iBT Special Home Edition

TOEFL rules at The King's

TOEFL exams must be written within the past two years, and The King's TOEFL code is 9232. For the BEd, the score report must be current (within two years), the Special Home Edition is accepted, and only TOEFL or IELTS scores count, in line with Alberta Education teacher certification requirements.

New TOEFL iBT score reports also carry a 1 to 6 band score; see how the new TOEFL scale works.

For comparison, the same page sets IELTS Academic at 6.5 with at least 5.5 on each band, and for the BEd 6.5 in Writing, Listening and Reading with 7 in Speaking.

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If your TOEFL score is below The King's level

The page lists non-test routes, such as 60% in Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 or a passing grade in an EAP programme accepted by another recognised Canadian university with a requirement at least as demanding, but describes no conditional offer.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your The King's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.

Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL score does The King's University need?+

88 overall with at least 21 in each section.

What TOEFL score does The King's BEd need?+

97 with 27 in Speaking, 24 in Writing and 23 in Listening and Reading.

What is The King's University TOEFL code?+

9232.

How old can my TOEFL score be for The King's?+

The exam must have been written within the past two years.

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