Study abroad without IELTS in 2024 | see how

You can study in Canada, UK, US, Australia without IELTS, TOEFL, or other English language proficiency test score.

Most international students who want to study in Canada, UK, US, or Australia often encounter the problem of English test score.

And many of our audience here on Wesyc have asked if they can study in Canada without taking an English test.

The answer is yes, and ‘how is that possible’ is the reason I created this post.

There is no doubt that studying abroad is a great way to achieve your future goals. And for that reason, I’m committed to showing pathways to studying in the UK, Australia, US, or Canada.

More importantly, so that nothing acts as a barrier between you and higher education abroad.

First, let’s establish what is before going on to reveal what isn’t.

Universities and Colleges in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada require international applicants to prove that they can learn in English.

This is because English is the language of learning in the UK, US, Australia, and most most Canadian universities and colleges. Except in few universities and colleges in Quebec province, Canada where French is the language of learning.

Moreover, you can’t study at a school where you don’t understand or have inferior knowledge of the language used in teaching. You would be unable to learn effectively.

And to avoid a situation where an international student like you perform poorly, proving that you can understand and learn in English is a must.

That is even before you’ll be given an admission offer.

But how do I prove that I can learn in English?

There are several ways to prove your ability to speak and understand English. Though, the most popular way accepted by Canadian schools is by taking and passing approved English tests.

These include IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced level, etc.

Therefore, having accepting scores in any English test helps you meet the English language requirement for entry into Canadian schools.

Is there another way of proving English proficiency?

Yes. And that’s what this post is all about – showing you the other way.

One of the major challenge of international applicants is the English test.

For all they are good for, they’re quite expensive to take. For this reason, most applicants are unable to afford it, plus application to universities.

The untold truth is that, English language requirement is specifically for international applicants who are citizens of countries where the primary language is not English.

Let me put it another way.

Taking and English test is compulsory for you if English is not the primary language spoken or used in learning in your country.

For example, if you’re a citizen of Japan or China and you want to study in Canada or the US, you’ll need to learn English before starting an application.

That involves passing and English test and having a minimum score required by the university.

Same applies if you want to study in Australia or the UK.

Check out Do I need to take language test to study abroad? (IELTS, PTE) to learn more about English language tests.

But I’m from an English-speaking country. Do I need to take IELTS too?

No. You don’t have to.

There are many English-speaking countries around the world. Citizens of these countries don’t need to prove that they can learn in English.

Why? They already understand and speak English. Moreover, they’ve learned in English previously at secondary or high school.

Therefore, such applicants automatically meet the English language requirement into universities and colleges in Canada. That is a view shared by most Canadian universities and colleges regarding international students.

If you wish to study in Canada, I recommend you join the Scholarships in Canada Group.

Study in Canada, USA, UK, Australia without IELTS

You don’t normally need to prove English proficiency to study in Canada, UK, Australia, or the USA if you are from one of the following English-speaking countries or territories.

Plus, you have learned previously in English at secondary school (at least four years) in your country.

If that best describe you, then you may qualify for an exemption from taking IELTS, TOEFL, or any other English test.

1. Anguilla

2. Antigua and Barbuda

3. Australia

4. Bahamas

5. Barbados

6. Belize

7. Bermuda

8. Botswana

9. British Virgin Islands

10. Canada

11. Cameroon

12. Cayman Islands

13. Dominica

14. Falkland Islands

15. Fiji

16. Gambia

17. Ghana

18. Gibraltar

19. Grenada

20. Guam

21. Guyana

22. Ireland

23. Jamaica

24. Kenya

25. Lesotho

26. Liberia

27. Malawi

28. Malta

29. Mauritius

30. Montserrat

31. Namibia

32. New Zealand

33. Nigeria

34. Papua New Guinea

35. St. Helena

36. St. Kitts and Nevis

37. St. Lucia

38. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

39. Scotland

40. Seychelles

41. Sierra Leone

42. Singapore

43. Solomon Islands

44. South Africa

45. Swaziland

46. Tanzania

47. Trinidad and Tobago

48. Turks and Caicos Islands

49. Uganda

50. United Kingdom (UK)

51. United States of America

52. Vanuatu

53. Zambia

54. Zimbabwe

NOTE: If you are not a national or resident of any of the countries in this list, then you need to prove proficiency in English as part of the requirement to study in Canada, USA, UK, Australia or New Zealand.

And if you are from an of the countries mentioned above, you have one barrier down in your quest to study in the UK, Australia, Canada or the USA as a citizen or permanent resident of any of those countries.

However, there are other things you might need to ready. Please check out this guide to learn how to study abroad.

But if you’re not from any of the countries mentioned, and English test score is one of the required documents to study abroad. Make sure to get it ready.

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