The language of instruction at the University of Prince Edward Island is English. All academically admissible applicants, regardless of their country of origin or citizenship status, are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to undertaking full-time credit studies at  the University of Prince Edward Island. Competence may be demonstrated by any one of the following:

1. Four years of full-time study in English in Canada or in another country where English is the principal language; evidence of bilingualism (English and another language) is acceptable for those applicants educated in Canada in a language other than English.
2. Submission of an official test score at or above the acceptable minimum, such as:
   • TOEFL (Test of English Language as a Foreign Language), minimum 550 on paper test; 213 on computerized test; and on Internet-based test a total of 80 with minimum of 20 in each category;
   • MELAB (Michigan English Language Battery), minimum 80;
   • IELTS (International English Language Testing System), minimum 6.5;
   • CanTEST, minimum 4.5;
   • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), 60 with minimum 50 in each band.

Applicants without English proficiency test scores, or with scores below the minimum, may be admitted conditionally, and will be assessed by the EAP Coordinator upon arrival.  Depending upon the assessment result, students may be placed in either full-time or part-time EAP.  Part-time EAP is taken in combination with up to three credit courses.  Upon successful completion of EAP, with a final test score of 4.5 or higher, these students will be eligible to begin full-time academic studies.