English Language Proficiency

All applicants for registration as regulated members of ACSLPA must be sufficiently proficient in the English language to be able to provide professional services in English.

NEW APPLICANTS (New graduates and individuals applying directly to ACSLPA who are NOT currently registered as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist with another provincial SLP/Audiology regulatory body in Canada).	CANADIAN LABOUR MOBILITY APPLICANTS (Individuals currently registered in a fully practicing regulated membership category with another provincial SLP/Audiology regulatory body in Canada).
You must give evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following: Graduation from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CACUP) at least 75% of which was completed in the English language (this must include both didactic learning and clinical practice). Evidence required is official transcripts sent directly form the university to ACSLPA in a sealed envelope or via a secure electronic portal. Graduation from a university program in audiology or speech-language pathology from a non CACUP accredited university program, at least 75% of which is taught in the English language (this must include both didactic learning and clinical practice). Where required, evidence can be provided by submitting official attestation sent directly from the university to the Registrar in a sealed envelope or via a secure electronic method. Alternative documentation, including a notation in the course syllabus or program handbook indicating that a minimum 75% of both the didactic and clinical components of the program was taught in English, may be accepted at the discretion of the Registrar. Achievement of the required minimum score on an approved standardized English test, see table below. All language categories required must be completed using the same test, however successful completion using the IELTS One-Skill Retake or the TOEFL MyBEST score will be considered as evidence of meeting requirements. The test must be completed within two years of receipt of the applicant’s complete application. Official test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to the College.	ACSLPA recognizes the English language proficiency requirements in all other regulated Canadian jurisdictions. If you are a practicing regulated member in another Canadian jurisdiction you will not be required to provide further demonstration of English language proficiency if you have already demonstrated English language proficiency in the course of becoming registered in that other jurisdiction. At the discretion of the Registrar, if you are a practicing regulated member in another regulated Canadian jurisdiction, you may have to demonstrate English language proficiency if you did not have to demonstrate English language proficiency in the course of becoming registered in the other jurisdiction. Proof of English language proficiency will be accepted in any of the following ways: Achievement of the required minimum score on an approved standardized English test (see the 3rd bullet to the left and the table below). Provision of a letter or other evidence from a current employer confirming you are competent to practice the regulated profession in English. Verification that professional education was completed in English. Verification that secondary schooling was completed in English.

NEW APPLICANTS
(New graduates and individuals applying directly to ACSLPA who are NOT currently registered as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist with another provincial SLP/Audiology regulatory body in Canada).

CANADIAN LABOUR MOBILITY APPLICANTS
(Individuals currently registered in a fully practicing regulated membership category with another provincial SLP/Audiology regulatory body in Canada).

You must give evidence of English language proficiency through one of the following:

Graduation from a program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CACUP) at least 75% of which was completed in the English language (this must include both didactic learning and clinical practice). Evidence required is official transcripts sent directly form the university to ACSLPA in a sealed envelope or via a secure electronic portal.
Graduation from a university program in audiology or speech-language pathology from a non CACUP accredited university program, at least 75% of which is taught in the English language (this must include both didactic learning and clinical practice). Where required, evidence can be provided by submitting official attestation sent directly from the university to the Registrar in a sealed envelope or via a secure electronic method. Alternative documentation, including a notation in the course syllabus or program handbook indicating that a minimum 75% of both the didactic and clinical components of the program was taught in English, may be accepted at the discretion of the Registrar.
Achievement of the required minimum score on an approved standardized English test, see table below. All language categories required must be completed using the same test, however successful completion using the IELTS One-Skill Retake or the TOEFL MyBEST score will be considered as evidence of meeting requirements. The test must be completed within two years of receipt of the applicant’s complete application. Official test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to the College.

ACSLPA recognizes the English language proficiency requirements in all other regulated Canadian jurisdictions. If you are a practicing regulated member in another Canadian jurisdiction you will not be required to provide further demonstration of English language proficiency if you have already demonstrated English language proficiency in the course of becoming registered in that other jurisdiction.
At the discretion of the Registrar, if you are a practicing regulated member in another regulated Canadian jurisdiction, you may have to demonstrate English language proficiency if you did not have to demonstrate English language proficiency in the course of becoming registered in the other jurisdiction.

Proof of English language proficiency will be accepted in any of the following ways:

Achievement of the required minimum score on an approved standardized English test (see the 3rd bullet to the left and the table below).
Provision of a letter or other evidence from a current employer confirming you are competent to practice the regulated profession in English.
Verification that professional education was completed in English.
Verification that secondary schooling was completed in English.

Test	TOEFL (Internet based test (iBT)	IELTS (Academic Test or General Test)
Required minimum scores	Speaking: 26 Listening: 26 Reading: 22 Writing: 24	Speaking: 7.5 Listening: 8.0 Reading: 7.5 Writing: 7.5
	Cost: $240 Please confirm at TOEFL.	Cost: $322 – $359 Please confirm at IELTS.

Individuals who fall short of the required scores by:

.5 on a maximum of two of the categories of speaking, reading, and/or writing on the IELTS (AC or GT), or
by 2 on a maximum of two of these same categories on the TOEFL, (highlighted section should be deleted as the .5 should not have been given off the TOEFL scores),

may request that the exam requirement be placed in abeyance until their 450-hour supervised practice has been completed. If the request is approved, their supervisor will be asked to comment on English language proficiency in the provision of professional services, as part of the midterm and final evaluations (i.e., specific questions in relation to ELP will be included as part of the evaluation forms, which the supervisor will be asked to complete). Based on this input, an exemption from the standardized assessment requirement may be granted.