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English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants can demonstrate English Proficiency by fulfilling one of the following criteria:

  • TOEFL - minimum score 450 paper based test, 45 internet based test. Send an official score report. (Visit www.toefl.org for test sites and schedules)
  • IELTS - minimum score of 5. Send an official score report. (Visit www.ielts.org for test sites and schedules)
  • iTEP - minimum score of 4. Send an official score report. (Visit www.itepexam.com for test sites and schedules)
  • STEP-Eiken - minimum 2nd Grade. Send an official report. (Visit http://stepeiken.org/ for more information)
  • TOEIC - minimum score 410. Send an official report. (Visit www.ets.org for more information)

**Score Reports must be less than two years old

  • English as native language.
  • Proof of completion of the highest level of ESL classes in an ESL school in the U.S.  Submit a copy of the certificate from the current ESL school to verify completion of the highest level of ESL classes.
  • Submit a letter from the head master or registrar verifying that attendance of high school/college/university in a foreign country for a minimum of 3 years with English as the medium of instruction for ALL academic courses and submit transcripts showing attendance, with grades of C or better (or the equivalent) in all classes.
  • U.S. Education: Send official transcripts from all U.S. schools attended showing completion of one academic year with a GPA of 2.0 or above, or transcript or copy of diploma showing proof of U.S. high school completion.