Under certain circumstances you may request a waiver of the English language proficiency requirement. You will need to provide supporting documentation to show that you meet one of the following conditions to receive the waiver:

1. Ten consecutive years of residency in Canada that may include years of study in Canada. The period of residency will be the time lapsed between the "Landed On" date on the "Record of Landing" document and July 1 of the year of application.
   
2. a) Successful completion of a three year secondary school program in Canada, or a three year post-secondary education in Canada, or any combination of three successful years of secondary and post-secondary education in Canada. Successful completion of secondary studies equates to meeting the entrance requirements of the University of Manitoba. Secondary education must include Grade 12 where appropriate
   
   or
   
   b) Graduation from a Manitoba high school, with five credits at the Grade 12 level, which include two credits of English at the 40S level with an average grade of 75%.
   
3. Achieved a grade of four or greater on the International Baccalaureate Higher Level English course, or a grade of four or greater on the Advanced Placement English examination (Language Composition; Literature and Composition).
   
4. Verify conditions equivalent to 1 or 2 listed above in a country where English is the primary language.
   

For more information on English Language Proficiency Requirements follow the appropritiate link:

• Contact Information for English Language Tests
• Countries Exempt from Requirements
• English Language Requirements