What is ACE@UTM?
Academic Culture & English (ACE@UTM) is a fee-based English language transition program for students admitted to UTM who require additional English language support in order to meet the University of Toronto’s English language requirement. ACE@UTM is offered twice per year, during the Summer (early July to end of August) and the Fall-Winter (early September to end of April).
The English course component of the ACE@UTM program is called Academic English Level 60 and is taught by instructors from the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Studies English Language Program. Successful completion of this course is a pathway to full-time undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. Academic English Level 60 focuses on developing language as a tool for use in academic environments. The classes take a theme-based integrated skills approach with attention to the development of four skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The curriculum is also designed to target the development of communication, research and university level study skills.
We are committed to ensuring that the ACE@UTM program prepares students for full-time studies, at one of the top ranked Universities in the world!
If you have additional questions about this program, please contact us at ace.utm@utoronto.ca.
Benefits
A pathway to the University of Toronto Mississauga undergraduate degree programs
Small, intimate classes
Professional and engaging faculty and staff committed to student success
Ongoing support and social programming through ACE+
Study and live in Mississauga, a vibrant and exciting city
Further develop academic skills for success in university studies
Summer ACE@UTM
An 8-week intensive program offered each year from July to August. Newly admitted students study together full-time before beginning their academic classes in September.
Fall-Winter ACE@UTM
A 24-week program offered from September to April. In addition to taking the part-time Academic English Level 60 course, students also take three UTM courses per term.
Applying to U of T Mississauga
ACE@UTM is not an application-based program, it is invitation only. Interested students should apply to their program of study at U of T Mississauga. If a student is academically qualified for admission, but requires additional English language support to meet the University of Toronto’s English language requirements, they may be invited to participate in one of our ACE@UTM programs.
To be eligible for ACE@UTM students need to achieve at least the following minimum English proficiency test scores. Note: these minimum scores are effective for 2024-25 admission onwards.
| Summer ACE@UTM | Fall-Winter ACE@UTM | |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 5.5 overall; with no band below 5.0 | 6.0 overall; with no band below 5.5 |
| TOEFL | 63 total; 16 in Writing & Speaking | 80 total; 19 in Writing & Speaking |
| COPE | 70 total; 27 in Writing and 17 in Reading & Listening | 80 total; 28 in Writing and 18 in Reading & Listening |
| Duolingo | Tests completed on or after July 1, 2024: 105 total; production score of 105 Tests completed prior to July 1, 2024: 105 total; 80 in each subscore | Tests completed on or after July 1, 2024: 110 total; production score of 110 Tests completed prior to July 1, 2024: 110 total; 90 in each subscore |
| Pearson | 45 total; 40 in each section | 55 total; 50 in each section |
Please note that meeting these minimum scores does not guarantee an invitation to the ACE@UTM program at the University of Toronto Mississauga. This is one factor used for eligibility consideration.
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