English Language Proficiency
A valid English Language Proficiency test with minimum scores required is necessary for each program cycle application.
All applicants to the 2026 Cycle must provide valid and current evidence of English language proficiency by way of ONE of the following options:
Option A
Proof of valid English Language Proficiency test dated no earlier than July 01, 2024 (result must be valid and current for 2026 Externship) AND minimum scores achieved on a single test.
Notes:
- The Administrative Exception (AE) process is not to be used to request approval for the submission of an ELP test dated earlier than July 01, 2024.
- The deadline for Option A ELP proof submission is August 29, 2025 @ 3:30PM MT.
- For all approved English Language Proficiency (ELP) tests, applicants must designate the AIMG Program as the organization authorized to access their results.
- The AIMG Program will not accept any physical copies of ELP results. All results must be uploaded by August 29, 2025 @ 3:30 PM MT.
Option B
Exemption from English language proficiency testing as per the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
Notes:
- ELP exemptions are subject to CPSA approval.
- CPSA retains the right to deny any ELP exemption should the proof provided fail to clearly outline that the applicant meets the exemption criteria.
- A CPSA practice permit acquired for the CAP 2025 Cycle will not be recognized as ELP exemption by CPSA for AIMG Program application to the 2026 Cycle.
- Individual conversations with CPSA registrars do not constitute as appropriate possibility of ELP exemption.
NOTE: An ELP Exemption Survey can be completed within the applicant’s online application until Profiles are locked.
One of the following documents must be shared with the AIMG Program via the ELP test website and uploaded into the Supporting Documents Upload page:
- Upload a copy of the applicant’s current IELTS Academic Version or IELTS Online Test Report Form (TRF) by August 29, 2025 @ 3:30 PM MT, achieving a score of 7.0 in each component on a single test.
- Upload a copy of the applicant’s current OET Medicine or OET @ Home examination Statement of Results by August 29, 2025 @ 3:30 PM MT, achieving a minimum grade of B in
each component on a single test. - Upload a copy of the applicant’s current CELPIP General examination Official Score Report by August 29, 2025 @ 3:30 PM MT, achieving a minimum score of 9 in each component on a
single test.
All results will be source verified. Notarization is not required.
If you believe you are exempt from testing, please do ONE of the following:
- Upload a copy of a previously obtained CPSA practice permit into the supporting documents
upload page by the main supporting documents deadline.
OR
- Complete an ELP Exemption Survey within your online application. The survey will be available
until Profiles are locked.
NOTE: f you received your medical education or training from an English-speaking country, as per the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA), supporting documents shared/submitted as part of the medical education requirement will be taken as proof of exemption from ELP testing.
