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International English Proficiency

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Demonstrating English Proficiency for Admissions

The following requirements apply to all international students and to permanent residents of the U.S. whose native language is not English.

Applicants can provide proof of English Proficiency by submitting one of the following:

  1. The student is a native English speaker and a citizen of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or citizenship within the Commonwealth Caribbean.
  2. Provide an official transcript demonstrating a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher GPA in the US. An interview might be required.
  3. Provide an official course-by-course evaluation by WES, ECE, or SpanTran demonstrating a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university with a 3.0 or higher equivalent GPA in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or a country in the Commonwealth Caribbean. An interview might be required.
  4. Provide official scores for either the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test, or Duolingo English Test and achieve the required score (official scores must be provided).

Tests and Minimum Scores

Programs TOEFL IBT IELTS Academic Test Duolingo English Test
Other MA programs 80*

6.5

 105
MA TESOL and MA Teaching 

 100**

100**

120
PhD and PsyD 100**

7.0

120

*Please note that a minimum score of 18 is required for each of the iBT categories (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing).

** Please note that a minimum score of 20 is required for each of the iBT categories (Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing).

GRE is still required for all doctoral applicants.

 

Questions?

Do you have other questions or need clarification on a finer point in the application process? Want to talk with someone? We'd love to hear from you.