A Nigerian Dr. (PhD) as found on linked in, probed University to include all Nigerian universities in their list of schools exempted from presenting IELTS as a prerequisite.

University of Alberta, Hi, my name is Olumuyiwa Igbalajobi. I work with the University of British Columbia as a postdoctoral research fellow. My first degree was in Microbiology from the University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University), Nigeria.

I write to call your attention to a list on your graduate school page exempting applicants with credentials from 'SELECTIVE' universities in Nigeria from the English Language Requirement at the University of Alberta.
https:///gvzyRP46

1. The official language in Nigeria is English which automatically translates to the fact all institutions from elementary to tertiary education are taught in English

2. The list captured only 35 universities out of about 160 accredited universities in Nigeria. I do not understand the yardstick for this. I want to believe that this is an oversight.

3. While your graduate school page does not reflect the entire universities in Nigeria, some of the names listed have also been changed over time. For instance, the University of Ado-Ekiti is now known as Ekiti State University.

4. I affirmatively believe that the University of Alberta attracts applicants from different backgrounds and inclusion is germane to her. It will be greatly appreciated if the current list is updated or reworded to reflect all universities in Nigeria, similar to that of UnIiversity of Calgary, University of Manitoba, University of Toronto and other universities in Canada.

References

1. List of accredited universities in Nigeria
https:///gNYZBUCJ

2. English Language Test Exemption List, University of Manitoba
https:///gMnxpm3g

3. English Language Proficiency Exempt Countries, University of Calgary
https:///gDW4PT3F

4. Exemptions, University of Toronto
https:///gEZWGG6g

Source:
https:///JJufeEe2qW

Lalasticlala
Mynd44

After a week, University of Alberta heeded his advice.

About 2 weeks ago, I initiated a request via email, Linkedin, and Twitter to the graduate school of the University of Alberta asking that applicants from Nigeria should be exempted from submitting English proficiency tests.

I followed up with a reminder on Monday and as of today, I am happy to inform you that Nigeria has been added to the list of countries in which English is the official language of instruction. All the best to applicants!

Together, we can achieve a lot!!!

https://www.ualberta.ca/graduate-studies/prospective-students/international-admissions-protocol/english-language-proficiency/recognized-countries-institutions.html

Very good.

Things don't change by themselves, unless people speak the truth to authority.

Oh Now they know

Afonja can lie

seconded

Ok

daewoorazer:
A Nigerian Dr. (PhD) as found on linked in, probed University to include all Nigerian universities in their list of schools exempted from presenting IELTS as a prerequisite.




Source:
https:///JJufeEe2qW

Lalasticlala
Mynd44

This is a very commendable move from him. I have always frowned at this strange overkill from Canada and even UK et al.