English Proficiency Requirement
To be admitted to ¹ú²úºÚÁÏ as an international student, you must take one of the following English Proficiency Exams and submit a satisfactory score/level at the time of your application.
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English Proficiency Waiver Options
1. Students from countries where their official language is English are waived from the English proficiency requirement.
2. If students are transferring to ¹ú²úºÚÁÏ from another U.S. college/university, you only need to provide unofficial transcripts from your institutions.
3. High School English Verification Letter: If you have attended a U.S. high school or an IB high school either overseas in the U.S. for at least 3 years, provide a letter on official school letterhead from the principle or head master stating the level of proficiency.
4. High School English Verification Letter: If you have attended a U.S. high school or an IB high school either overseas in the U.S. for at least 3 years, provide a letter on official school letterhead from the principle or head master stating the level of proficiency.
5. Completed the ¹ú²úºÚÁÏ Language Academy.
Accepted Proof of English Proficiency:
| Test Name | Description | Required Score |
|---|---|---|
| Duolingo assess verbal, written proficiency of non-native speakers. | 75 or higher. | |
| The iTEP assesses the English proficiency of non-native speakers. | 3.0 or higher | |
| The IELTS measure's ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking. | 4.5 or higher | |
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Language Cert will measure ability to communicate in English across all four language skills - listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Available! |
50 or higher | |
| The TOEFL test covers all facets of English proficiency, including a test of spoken English and grammar exercises. | 45 or higher for IBT, 133 or higher for CBT, 450 or higher for PBT | |
| EIKEN | Japan’s leading language assessment test, backed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). | ¹ú²úºÚÁÏ requires 2nd Grade A or higher. |
| MELAB | The MELAB evaluates advanced-level English language competence of adult nonnative speakers of English. | ¹ú²úºÚÁÏ requires: 75 or higher. |
| Cambridge ESOL | The ESOL exams are the world’s leading range of certificates for learners of English. | ¹ú²úºÚÁÏ requires: FCE or higher. |
| PTE Academic is accepted by thousands of academic programs in the US, including top public and private universities. | ¹ú²úºÚÁÏ requires: 45 or higher | |
| Language School | Completion of CEFR Level or higher | |
| Language School | Completion of Advanced ESL Level or higher | |
| Language School | Completion of Advanced Level 6 or higher | |
| Language School | Completion of Advanced Level 6 or higher | |
| Language School | CEFR B2 or completion of Intermediate Level or higher | |
| Language School | Completion of CEFR B1 or higher | |
| Language School | Completion of High Intermediate 1 level 5 | |
| Language School |
Completion of Level 5 |
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| Language School | Completion of Level 5 | |
| (LASC) | Language School | Completion of Level 6 |