Graduate Admission
Master of Business Administration
Education
An acceptable three or four-year undergraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.00 or local equivalent) in the last 60 credits.
Language
Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree at an English language university in a country where English is the primary language must have one of the following:
A minimum TOEFL score of 600 with a TWE of 5.0 or higher (paper-based test), or 260 with an essay of 5.0 or higher (computer-based test), or minimum score of 100 with no section below 20 (IBT), or
IELTS of at least 7.0 (all bands), or
completion of TRU ENGL 1100 and CMNS 1290 with a B (GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00) or higher.
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
Four-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution
GPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale
Language requirements as outlined below
Letter of intent (250 words)
Three letters from professional or academic referees
Admissions for Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent, with a minimum B average (GPA of 3.00 on a scale of 4.33) in at least 60 credits. Applicants with a four-year baccalaureate degree or equivalent who have a GPA below 3.00 (but not below 2.50) may take TRU’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies to gain admission into the M.Ed. program.
Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree from an English language university normally must have one of the following to enter the M.Ed. program:
a minimum TOEFL score of 570 with a TWE of 4.5 or higher (paper-based test).
a minimum TOEFL 230 with an Essay of 4.5 or higher (computer-based test).
a minimum TOEFL (IBT) 88 with no section below 20.
IELTS of at least 6.5 with no bands below 6.5.
CAEL of at least 70 with no subtest below 60.
Successful completion (or exemption) of TRU ESAL Level 5.
Official copy of educational transcripts for all post-secondary education (in original language and a certified copy in English) or a letter of permission from the student's home institution.
Graduate Certificate in Child and Youth Mental Health
A recognized bachelor's or master's degree, with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher.
A degree in child and youth care, nursing, social work, education or psychology is recommended; however, other degrees may be recognized in combination with professional experience.
Volunteer or paid experience working with children or youth who are mentally, physically or behaviourally challenged is an asset.
A counselling course is an asset.
M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences
Education Requirement: Applicants must be graduates of a four-year bachelor degree or equivalent (in an appropriate science related field), with a minimum B+, 77-79%, average (GPA of 3.3 on a scale of 4.33) in the last 60 credits. Students with a lower GPA may be considered if the applicant can demonstrate significant academic growth and training since their graduation.
Language Requirement: Applicants who did not complete their undergraduate degree from an English language university normally must have one of the following:
a minimum TOEFL score of 570 with a TWE of 4.5 or higher (paper-based test), or
minimum 88 with no section below 20 (IBT), or
IELTS of at least 6.5 with no bands below 6.0; or
CAEL of at least 70 with no subtest below 60; or
MELAB of 81+; or
CanTest of 4.5+ with no component score below 4.0; or
completion of TRU ESAL Level V.
completion of TRU ENGL 1100 and ENGL 1290 or equivalent
Proof of English Language Proficiency
English language proficiency requirements for academic study
Applicants are required to meet minimum English language proficiency requirements for direct entry into academic programs.
Students may meet this condition by either providing an acceptable English language proficiency test score (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) or by achieving an acceptable score on the TRU English Placement Test (EPT). Students are strongly encouraged to complete an acceptable test prior to arriving to improve course selection options, but this is not mandatory.
In order to verify all English language proficiency test scores, students must have an official copy sent directly to TRU Admissions from the testing agency. Copies of test scores, provided to the ESAL department upon arrival, will not be accepted.
Students who fail to achieve the results for direct entry into academic programs will be placed in the appropriate level of English language study as indicated below.
| TRU Placement | TOEFL iBT | TOEFL paper-based | IELTS | MELAB | CanTEST | CAEL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct entry to academic programs | 88+ with no section below 20 | 570+ TWE 4.5+ | 6.5+ with no bands below 6.0 | 81+ | 4.5+ with no component score below 4.0 | Overall 70+ No subtest below 60 |
| Direct entry into Level 5 ESL | 80+ | 550-569 TWE 4.0+ | 6.0+ with no band below 5.5 | 77+ | 4.0+ with no component score below 4.0 | Overall 60+ No subtest below 50 |
| Direct entry into Level 4 ESL | 71+ | 530-549 | 5.5+ with no band below 5.0 | 74+ | 4.0+ with no component score below 3.5 | Overall 50+ No subtest below 40 |
| Direct entry into Level 3 ESL | 61+ | 500-529 | 5.0+ | 69+ | 3.5+ | Overall 40+ |
*A student must meet or exceed the required level on all aspects to be at any specific level (for example, for the TOEFL, direct entry students must have an overall score of 88+ and all sections at least 20). When sub-scores are used, a good mark in one area will not compensate for a poor mark in another. We recommend that students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry write the TRU placement test to determine their appropriate placement in ESAL.
Japanese English Language Proficiency Test — STEP
TRU will consider the STEP First Grade for direct entry into academic programs. We will also consider STEP Pre-First Grade Level as equivalent to TOEFL 500+ for placement purposes.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
TRU will consider the CEF C1 and C2 for direct entry into academic programs. We will also consider CEF B2 and B2+ as equivalent to the IELTS 5.0+ for placement purposes.
Cambridge ESOL
TRU will consider the CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) and CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) for direct entry into academic programs. The FCE (First Certificate in English) will be considered at the IELTS 5.0+ for placement purposes.
Pearson Test of English
TRU will consider the Pearson Test of English (PTE) for direct entry into academic programs with an overall score of 58 or greater and no communication skills test scores below 55.
