English Language Competency Requirements for Licensees & Professional Members

Proving English language competency (ELC) is required for anyone applying to become a professional member, licensee, or professional licensee. If you did not complete an undergraduate degree taught in English, you must demonstrate your competency in English in writing, speaking, reading, and comprehension

How APEGA Assesses English Language Competency (ELC)

During the initial submission of your application, you do not need to provide documentation to meet the ELC requirement.

If you are applying to become a professional member, the ELC requirement is assessed through the competency-based assessment.

The APEGA Board of Examiners (BOE) will review your work experience, competencies, and references to determine whether you meet the ELC requirement.

If the BOE determines that the requirement has not been met, APEGA may request additional evidence.

Test of English as a Foreign Language Requirement (If Requested)

If the BOE requests additional evidence of ELC, you may be required to achieve a minimum score of 100 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

If APEGA requests TOEFL results, email a copy of your TOEFL score report to [email protected]. Do not send TOEFL results unless an APEGA staff member requests them.

APEGA only accepts TOEFL results. We recommend taking the TOEFL exam through Educational Testing Service Canada. APEGA does not accept results from other English exams, including:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL)