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This content has been migrated to the CVMA website, and you can access the new site here: National Examining Board. Content will no longer be updated on this site, so please refer to the CVMA website for the most up-to-date information.

August 8, 2023: Effective immediately, NEB has implemented the following procedures regarding language proficiency requirement. All applicants are expected to follow these updated procedures when undergoing their registration with NEB. Please note that these procedures are iterative and will be even further strengthened over time.

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(warning) Letters provided to the candidate first, then sent to NEB will not be accepted. It must come directly from the institution granting the professional degree in veterinary medicine.

NOTICE: Until the completion of the CVO language benchmarking project, the NEB will accept language tests mandated by province when indicated by the provincial regulatory bodies.

FINAL YEAR STUDENTS: This information regarding language proficiency based off the professional degree in veterinary medicine can be included in the dean’s letter, if applicable. For more information about the dean’s letter, please see here: Future Graduates: Deans Letter
  • If the dean’s letter does not include such information, NEB will require additional documentation.

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Applicants MUST achieve the minimum scores for all required sections of an exam on the same administration or attempt. The score report provided from the language proficiency examination must be from an examination that is no more than two years old.

NOTICE: Until the completion of the CVO language benchmarking project, the NEB will accept language tests mandated by province when indicated by the provincial regulatory bodies.

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titleAdditional Language Tests Accepted

Please note that currently we also accept the following language tests: 

  • CAEL Online
  • IELTS Indicator
  • TOEFL Special Home Edition
  • TOEFL IBT Paper Edition
  • IELTS One Skill Retake (star)NEW

The minimum score requirements are the same as for the regular language tests. Acceptance of results from these at home tests may be reviewed at a future date.

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