Request Form

English Language Exemptions will be automatically considered in the following scenarios, and a formal exemption request is not necessary: 

1. the student has studied academic courses, full-time, for at least two years, in an English-speaking University that is in a country which the official first language is English. 
2. or the student has academic courses, full time, for at least three years, in an English-speaking College that is in a country which the official first language is English. 
3. Or, countries that do NOT require English Proficiency scores (https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/_docs/countries-that-do-not-require-english-proficiency-scores-pdf.pdf)

If you are not granted an exemption from providing English Proficiency Scores, for your reference, the requirements for English Proficiency scores at the Faculty of Education at Western University are as follows: 

• MA in Education Studies in the Field of School and Applied Child Psychology: For International applicants, an IELTS average score of 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 on each scale, and an interview, will be required. 
• EdD - Doctor of Education: For International applicants, an IELTS average score of 7.0 out of 9, with a minimum individual score of 6.5 out of 9 on each scale, and an interview, will be required.
• MA in Applied Linguistics, Curriculum Studies and Critical Policy, Equity and Leadership Studies : For International applicants, an IELTS average score of 7.0 out of 9, with a minimum individual score of 6.5 out of 9 on each scale, and an interview, will be required for consideration of direct entry.
• All other programs: 6.5/9 overall with no individual score less than 6.0 for consideration of direct entry. 
• Applicants who fall below the score of 6.5/9 overall will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis with the requirement of attending a 12-week onsite session during the summer before the start of the program. 

More information about English Proficiency Scores can be found here: https://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/apply.html 

You will be contacted via email once a decision has been made. This can take some time (up to several weeks).

Instructions: Exemption requests must be completed through this form by the application deadline. Upload one PDF document which includes a brief explanation as to why you are requesting an exemption from providing English Proficiency scores.  You will also need to include all corresponding documents (i.e. letter from your institution, previous ELP test scores, transcripts, etc.).