Spoken English Language Proficiency Requirement (SELP)
In addition to the English Language Proficiency requirement for general admission to the University of Lethbridge (see Admission, English Language Requirements of the Undergraduate Calendar and Course Catalogue), applicants to the Faculty of Health Sciences must also meet a Spoken English Language Proficiency requirement. This additional SELP requirement is essential because students must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues, instructors, professionals and the public in a variety of settings.
The SELP requirement must be met prior to admission and may be shown in one of the following ways:
- Academic Study- At least six years of full-time academic study in English at a recognized institution in Canada or another country where English is recognized as the primary language (see Recognized Countries, below).
- Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree in English at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or another country where English is recognized as the primary language of instruction (see Recognized Countries, below).
 
 
- SELP Assessments (Must have been completed within two years prior to the term of admission)- A score of at least 26 on the iBT TOEFL (or TOEFL iBT Home Edition) Speaking section.
- A score of at least 7.5 on the Academic IELTS (or IELTS Online) band for Speaking.
- A score of at least 70 on the CAEL (or CAEL Online) sub-test for Speaking.
- A score of at least 3 on the MELAB Speaking section.
- A score of at least 76 on the PTE Academic Speaking section.
 
 
- Recognized Countries 
 For the purposes of administering the SELP requirement, the University of Lethbridge recognizes designated countries where the primary language is English:- Anguilla 
 Antigua and Barbuda
 Australia
 Bahamas
 Barbados
 Belize
 Bermuda
 Botswana
 Canada
 Cayman Islands
 Dominica
 England
 Falkland Islands
 Fiji
 Gambia
 Ghana
 Gibraltar
 Grenada
 Guam
 Guyana
 India: must also present CBSE All India Senior Secondary School Certificate (Converted to Canadian equivalent of 75% in one of Core English/Elective English or 80% in Functional English) or CISCE Indian School Certificate (Converted to Canadian equivalent of 75% in English)
 Ireland (Northern)
 Ireland (Republic of)
 Jamaica
 Kenya
 Liberia- Malawi 
 Malta
 Mauritius
 Montserrat
 New Zealand
 Nigeria
 St. Helena
 St. Kitts and Nevis
 St. Lucia
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines
 Scotland
 Sierra Leone
 Singapore
 South Africa: must also present National Senior Certificate (passing grade in English Home Language)
 Tanzania
 Trinidad and Tobago
 Turks and Caicos Islands
 Uganda
 United States of America
 Virgin Islands
 Wales
 Zambia
 Zimbabwe
The SELP requirement must be met prior to admission and may be shown in one of the following ways:
- Academic Study- At least six years of full-time academic study in English at a recognized institution in Canada or another country where English is recognized as the primary language (see Recognized Countries, below).
- Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree at a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or another country where English is recognized as the primary language of instruction (see Recognized Countries, below).
 
 
- SELP Assessments (Must have been completed within two years prior to the term of admission)- A score of at least 26 on the iBT TOEFL (or TOEFL iBT Home Edition) Speaking section.
- A score of at least 7.5 on the Academic IELTS (or IELTS Online) band for Speaking.
- A score of at least 70 on the CAEL (or CAEL Online) sub-test for Speaking.
- A score of at least 145 on the Duolingo English Test subscore for Speaking.
- A score of at least 76 on the PTE Academic Speaking section.
 
 
- Recognized Countries 
 For the purposes of administering the SELP requirement, the University of Lethbridge recognizes designated countries where the primary language is English:- Anguilla 
 Antigua and Barbuda
 Australia
 Bahamas
 Barbados
 Belize
 Bermuda
 Botswana
 Canada
 Cayman Islands
 Dominica
 England
 Falkland Islands
 Fiji
 Gambia
 Ghana
 Gibraltar
 Grenada
 Guam
 Guyana
 India: must also present CBSE All India Senior Secondary School Certificate (Converted to Canadian equivalent of 75% in one of Core English/Elective English or 80% in Functional English) or CISCE Indian School Certificate (Converted to Canadian equivalent of 75% in English)
 Ireland (Northern)
 Ireland (Republic of)
 Jamaica
 Kenya
 Liberia- Malawi 
 Malta
 Mauritius
 Montserrat
 New Zealand
 Nigeria
 St. Helena
 St. Kitts and Nevis
 St. Lucia
 St. Vincent and the Grenadines
 Scotland
 Sierra Leone
 Singapore
 South Africa: must also present National Senior Certificate (passing grade in English Home Language)
 Tanzania
 Trinidad and Tobago
 Turks and Caicos Islands
 Uganda
 United States of America
 Virgin Islands
 Wales
 Zambia
 Zimbabwe