First, it should be noted that Canada is not a centralized state, it is a "state within a state", where education systems vary from province (territory) to province (territory) and are regulated at the regional level. In this regard, there are no one unified universal requirements within one country, they defer.
Moreover, each educational institution has its own requirements for applicants.
Further, even within the same educational institution, the test requirements depend on the chosen program.
The SAT and the ACT checks the knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics of applicants entering universities for undergraduate programs. They are equivalent in complexity. Most Canadian universities do not require SAT and act as mandatory, but accept them nonetheless. And even when they are not required within the framework of mandatory documents, these tests with good results always give additional points and bonuses, demonstrating the applicant's academic knowledge. However, if this test is not required for the chosen program, and there is a strong case for admission and high grades, we do not recommend spending time and money on preparing for it. These tests are mainly necessary for admission to US universities, although many educational institutions have already abolished this requirement after the pandemic. Therefore, everything is determined individually after evaluating the chances of admission and the chosen program.
The LSAT is quite often required for admission to law majors at universities in Canada that are members of the LSAC.
The test is quite complex, and takes about 3.5 hours to complete.
This test is not required for admission to legal disciplines at universities in Quebec. But, for example, for admission to medical faculties at the University of Calgary, the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta, this test is mandatory. Moreover, it is worth noting that the requirements for its results vary, depending on whether the candidate is a resident of this province or lives outside it.
The MCAT is an analogue of the LSAT, but for applicants to medical specialties.
In Canada, not all medical schools/universities demand this test, for example, it is not required at the University of Ottawa, the University of Montreal and McGill University (but a Canadian bachelor's degree is required at this university).
The GMAT is necessary for various universities when applying for master's degree programs, usually an MBA. This is a basic requirement for admission to business schools in Canada. Top-level universities request a high score, but there are universities that you can be accepted with a low score as well. But in case you don't have results of the test there is a possibility to enroll in MBA programs, for such universities like the University of Calgary, the University of New Brunswick, etc.
The GRE is required for admission to the Master's program, but it is not mandatory. Moreover, many universities in Canada, such as the University of Alberta, Carleton University, the University of Waterloo and 5 others, canceled it for admission in 2023. However, in order to enroll in the New York Institute of Technology (Vancouver campus) for a master's degree in cybersecurity, this test must be passed for 300 points
Thus, the requirements for passing tests for admission to Canada are softer compared to admission to universities in the USA and they depend on the chosen program.
For international students who are going to study in Canada, it is very important to know what tests they will need to pass in order to successfully apply for admission.
We will help you with this and make a complete personalized schedule of preparation for admission. If they are not required for the selected programs, we will choose a way to reduce your financial and time costs in order to avoid unnecessary expenses and save your nerves.