All applicants to undergraduate studies must satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency Requirement through one of the following ways (with minimum grades in brackets):

• English Studies 12 (C+) or equivalent
• English First Peoples 12 (C+) or equivalent
• Literary Studies 12 (C+) or equivalent 
• IB (International Baccalaureate) English A1 or A2 (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
• AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
• 3 credits of undergraduate-level English course (C-) from a recognized post-secondary institution where English in the primary language of instruction
• A baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma, or 60 undergraduate-level credits, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction (2.0 cumulative GPA)
• Both KPU ESLT 0381 (B) and ELST 0383 (B)
• Both KPU ELST 0381 (B) and KPU placement score higher than ELST 0383 level
• KPU ENGQ 1091 (C) or ENGQ 1092 (C) or ENGQ 1099 (C)
• KPU Placement Test into ENGL 1100
• IELTS Academic score = at least overall 6.5, with 6.0 in each band (within the last two years)
• TOEFL Internet-based score = at least 88, with no sub score less than 20 (within the last two years)
• CAEL score = at least 70, with no sub score less than 60 (within the last two years)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score = at least 61 (within the last two years)
• LPI score = at least level 5, with an essay score of 30 or higher (within the last two years)
• Duolingo English Test score = at least 110 (written within the last two years; accepted on a temporary basis until in-person testing resumes)

Note: English proficiency requirements for university preparatory studies and vocation studies vary by program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

Verify admission requirements directly with KPU.

1. Qualify for one of the applicant categories:

• high school graduation
• mature student status (be at least 19 years old on the first day of class)
• 24 transfer credits at the undergraduate-level with at least a 2.0 GPA
• other acceptable admission category (for indigenous applicant who wishes to be considered for admission on an individual basis

2. English Proficiency

One of:

• English Studies 12 (C+) or equivalent
• English First Peoples 12 (C+) or equivalent
• Literary Studies 12 (C+) or equivalent 
• IB (International Baccalaureate) English A1 or A2 (HL or SL) with a minimum grade of 3 (or C+)
• AP (Advanced Placement) English Language and Composition or AP English Literature and Composition with a minimum grade of 2 (or C+)
• 3 credits of undergraduate-level English course (C-) from a recognized post-secondary institution where English in the primary language of instruction
• A baccalaureate degree, or two-year diploma, or 60 undergraduate-level credits, at a recognized post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction (2.0 cumulative GPA)
• Both KPU ESLT 0381 (B) and ELST 0383 (B)
• Both KPU ELST 0381 (B) and KPU placement score higher than ELST 0383 level
• KPU ENGQ 1091 (C) or ENGQ 1092 (C) or ENGQ 1099 (C)
• KPU Placement Test into ENGL 1100
• IELTS Academic score = at least overall 6.5, with 6.0 in each band (within the last two years)
• TOEFL Internet-based score = at least 88, with no sub score less than 20 (within the last two years)
• CAEL score = at least 70, with no sub score less than 60 (within the last two years)
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) score = at least 61 (within the last two years)
• LPI score = at least level 5, with an essay score of 30 or higher (within the last two years)
• Duolingo English Test score = at least 110 (within the last two years)*

Note (*): On a temporary basis until in-person testing resumes, Duolingo English Test is accepted as one of the ways to satisfy KPU's Undergraduate English Proficiency requirement.

Verify admission requirements directly with KPU. 

To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for High School graduates), click here.

To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for High School graduates), click here.

To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for Transfer Students), click here.

To qualify for admission into Kwantlen Polytechnic University, you must meet the English proficiency requirement in addition to any additional requirements for your intended program. Program-specific requirements are detailed within each program profile for KPU within EducationPlannerBC's Program search Database.

For more information on admission requirements for different applicant categories (including for Transfer Students), click here.

KPU welcomes students of all walks and ages. If you have not graduated from high school, have taken fewer than 24 post-secondary credits, and are 19 years of age or older, you can be admitted as a mature student as long as you meet all other academic admission requirements for your intended program at KPU. For more information on mature student admission category.

Kwantlen Polytechnic University accepts applications from international students who meet the English Proficiency Requirement. All international undergraduate applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission.

Details on admission process for International Students can be found here.

There are 5 categories that offer students special consideration for admission:

• Aboriginal
• Visiting
• Exchange
• Concurrent
• General Interest

To learn more about these categories, please visit Applicant Categories page. 

Information for applying to KPU: 

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident Applicants

International Applicants