English Language Proficiency

• 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.