Admission is based on the following criteria: successful completion of the secondary level and recognition by the home province or country of readiness for post-secondary education (such as leaving certificate or graduation diploma; or success in course work at the post-secondary level equivalent to US College or university work; and proficiency in the English language as measured by the TOEFL exam. A computer exam score of 197, a paper exam score of 530 or internet-based exam scores of 20 for the writing section, 19 for the speaking section, 15 for the listening section and 20 for the reading section are required. Applicants with TOEFL scores lower than the requirement will be referred to the Admissions Committee for review.