All applicants to the PAVE Program must demonstrate proficiency in the English language using one of the three options below:
Reading | 18 |
Listening | 26 |
Speaking | 26 |
Writing | 20 |
Listening | 6.5 |
Reading | 6.0 |
Writing | 6.0 |
Speaking | 7.0 |
Substantiation that the PAVE candidate has attended at least three (3) years at a secondary high school or graduated from a post-secondary, professional veterinary school, under which the complete language of instruction was English.
Documentation that the candidate has met the English Proficiency criteria is due at the time of application. If this requirement has not been met upon the review of the candidate’s application, the candidate will be deferred to the next scheduled examination.
2023 - 2024 Qualifying Science Examination Dates | |||
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Examination Window | Application Window | Application & Document Deadlines |
Retake Deadlines Over 3 Attempts |
May 14-20, 2023 | Mar 1 - 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 1, 2022 |
Sept 10-16, 2023 | June 1 - 30, 2023 | June 30, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
Jan 7 - 13, 2024 | Oct 1 - 31, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
May 12 - 18, 2024 | Mar 1 - 31, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 1, 2023 |
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Initial Fees | |
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PAVE Application Fee | $375 USD |
Qualifying Science Examination Fee | $1500 USD |