The KAB Program is designed for students close to meeting the language proficiency requirements for direct entry to King’s University College. It is a 8-week program starting at King's in person or online in July.


The KAB program is intended for students who are slightly below the minimum language requirements to be admitted directly to King's for degree studies in September. In partnership with the International Centre for English for Academic Preparation (ICEAP), King's will conditionally admit students to study in this intensive language program if they present minimum required proficiency scores.

How Do I Apply

You may apply online HERE https://forms.kings.kucits.ca/Forms/EnglishLanguagePrograms

Program Requirements:

  • Must be academically eligible
  • Have a minimum grade of 70% in Grade 12 English
  • One of the following test results must be met:
    • IELTS - Minimum Overall Score must be 5.5, Reading and Writing not below 5.5, with no remaining sections less than 5.0
    • TOEFL IBT - Minimum Overall Score must be 69, Reading not below 15 and Writing not below 18, with no remaining sections less than 15
    • CAEL - Minimum Overall score must be 40, Reading and Writing not below 43, with no remaining sections below 29
    • PTE Academic - Minimum Overall Score of 45, Reading and Writing not below 47.9, with no remaining sections less than 40.2.
    • DUOLINGO - Minimum Overall Score of 100, Reading and Writing not below 100 (LIT), with no remaining sections less than 90
    • C1/C2 - Minimum score of 168 with no individual section below 154
    • Successful completion of ICEAP level 5

When is the application deadline?

The deadline for this year is June 19th, 2024. However, spaces are limited, and it is recommended that students apply as far in advance of this deadline as possible.

How much does it cost to study in the KAB Program?

  • July 2, 2024 - August 23, 2024
  • Cost: $5,900 (plus ancillary fees) ** Fee does not include residence
  • Registration and Payment Deadline: June 19, 2024

Students often choose to stay in residence during their first year and then live off-campus during subsequent years of study. This helps students to better adjust to the Canadian culture and make new friends. King's will help all students make arrangements for on-campus housing.

Need Help?

We are happy to help students select the program that is right for them and to guide them through the application process.

For more information on our English language partner, ICEAP visit their website https://iceap.ca/programs

Please contact us with any questions.
Email: key@kings.uwo.ca