The result of a language test accepted by Polytechnique Montréal is mandatory for the study of your admission application. Candidates have the choice of taking their test in English or French.
From the Summer 2024 term, the provisional results of all language tests will no longer be considered in the study of the application file. It is mandatory for the candidates to submit the final official results to the Language Tests at the same time as all other required documents for your admission request to be evaluated.
Your admission file will remain "pending - missing documents" until receipt of the results of a language test in accordance with the admission requirements. A conditional admission upon receipt of a language test results is therefore not possible.
Only tests accepted by Polytechnique (valid and compliant with the requirements listed below) will be accepted.
PREVIOUS STUDIES |
Secondary studies carried out in French in Canada No language test required |
Secondary/post-secondary studies leading to a university degree* carried out in an education system recognized as francophone** by Polytechnique Montréal No language test required *The bachelor's degree (undergraduate degree) or its international equivalent ** No French test required for diplomas from the following countries: Belgium (French system), Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon (French system), Central African Republic, Comoros (Union of the), Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo (People's Republic), Djibouti, France, Gabon, Guinea, Côte d'Ivoire, Haïti, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Switzerland (French system), Togo, Tchad, Maroc (Baccalauréat international, option français - BIOF). Applicants from a country whose education system is recognized as non-French-speaking by Polytechnique Montréal but who have studied in a secondary school that is part of the AEFE network (Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger - Agency for French Education Abroad) do not have not to take a French test. |
Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in an anglophone or francophone CÉGEP in Québec No language test required |
High school or university studies in an education system not recognized as francophone by Polytechnique Montréal French test required |
University degree* from a francophone university in Canada *The bachelor's degree (undergraduate degree) or its international equivalent |
Being an OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec) member and having met the OIQ's language requirements (proof of valid registration) No language test required |
The table below lists the tests recognized by Polytechnique Montréal as well as the required thresholds and the associated validity period for candidates who have completed their high school or university studies in an education system that is not recognized as francophone.
A single result is taken into account for the study of the file; a new test result cannot be presented for the same application for admission or for the same term of admission.
Polytechnique Montréal does not offer Test de français international (TFI) sessions. Applicants for admission must sign up for a public test session.
ACCEPTED TESTS / DIPLOMAS |
WHERE CAN LANGUAGE TESTS BE TAKEN? |
DELF - Diplôme d'études en langue française |
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DALF - Diplôme approfondi de langue française |
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TCF - Test de connaissance du français1 1 'Épreuves complémentaires' not required. |
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TCF Canada - Test de connaissance du français pour le Canada 1 1 'Épreuves complémentaires' not required. |
CIEP |
TCF TP - TCF tout public (TP)1 1 'Épreuves complémentaires' not required. |
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TCF SO - TCF sur ordinateur (SO)1 1 'Épreuves complémentaires' not required. |
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TCF DAP - TCF pour la demande d'admission préalable (DAP) |
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TCF ANF - TCF pour l'accès à la nationalité française (ANF) |
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TCF Québec - TCF pour le Québec |
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TEF - Test d'évaluation du français1 1 'Épreuves complémentaires' not required. |
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TEF études en France - TEF pour les études en France |
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TEF naturalisation - TEF pour la naturalisation |
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TEF Canada - TEF pour émigrer au Canada |
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TEFAQ - TEF pour l’accès au Québec |
PREVIOUS STUDIES |
Secondary studies carried out in English in Canada |
Secondary studies/post-secondary studies leading to a university degree* carried out in an education system recognized as anglophone** by Polytechnique Montréal *The bachelor's degree (undergraduate degree) or its international equivalent ** No English required for diplomas from the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bhutan, Botswana, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fidji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong (applicants from the Chinese University of Hong Kong must provide proof of fluency in the English language), India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Namibia, New Zeland, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe. |
Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in an anglophone CÉGEP in Québec |
High school or university studies in an education system not recognized as anglophone by Polytechnique Montréal |
University degree* from a anglophone university in Canada *The bachelor's degree (undergraduate degree) or its international equivalent |
ACCEPTED TESTS / DIPLOMAS |
WHERE CAN LANGUAGE TESTS BE TAKEN? |
TOEFL IBT |
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TOEIC |
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IELTS* * For students admitted from the 2023 winter semester, only the IELTS Academic version will be accepted. |
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FCE (Cambridge English First; B2) |
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DET (Duolingo)1 1 Note: You must provide an official document issued by the Duolingo English Test (DET) Center. |
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PTE Academic |
Pearson English Test Language Academic |
You must comply with the language requirements in order for your admission application to be considered.
However, once admitted, note that you will be able to take French lessons on campus. Polytechnique Montreal is affiliated with the University of Montreal and is located on the same campus.
Whether you are beginner, intermediate or advanced in French, these courses will greatly help you develop your oral communication skills. Several sessions are given according to the school calendar, including the spring and summer terms.
You can start French lessons before or during your study program. Evening and weekend classes are also available throughout the year.
A fee exemption is allowed for Polytechnique students who are already enrolled in a study program.
The results must be sent by email:
- research-based master's to registraire.etudessuperieures@polymtl.ca
- doctorate to admission.doctorat@polymtl.ca