English Proficiency for Applicants

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Proof of English Proficiency

International applications who do not qualify for exceptions (bottom of page) must submit one of the following as proof of English proficiency.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version). The TOEFL score must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service (ETS); TTUHSC’s institutional code is 6851. TOEFL scores are valid for only two years. Due to the limited time frame regarding accessing test scores, if TTUHSC has received a test score that is over two years old, we will accept it as official.

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS)

The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version; IELTS General Training results are not acceptable. There is no IELTS institution code for TTUHSC. IELTS scores are valid for only two years. Due to the limited time frame regarding accessing test scores, if TTUHSC has received a test score that is over two years old, we will accept it as official.

Duolingo English Test (Online examination)

The minimum requirement Duolingo score is 100.  There is no institutional code for Duolingo and scores are reported within 48 hours and are valid for two years.  Due to the limited time frame regarding accessing test scores, if TTUHSC has received a test score that is over two years old, we will accept it as official.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)

The minimum required PTE Academic score is 60.  PTE General and PTE Young Learners results are not acceptable.  There no PTE Academic institution code for TTUHSC.  PTE Academic scores are valid for only two years.  Due to the limited time frame regarding accessing test scores, if TTUHSC has received a test score that is over two years old, we will accept it as official.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficient in English (Cambridge CPE)

The minimum required Cambridge CPE grade is C. There is no institutional code for the Cambridge CPE. The Cambridge CPE is valid for life.

Cambridge Certification of Advanced English (Cambridge CAE)

The minimum required Cambridge CAE grade is B. There is no institutional code for the Cambridge CAE. The Cambridge CAE is valid for life.

English Proficiency Testing Waivers & Country Specific Exemptions

• Applicant attended four (4) consecutive long semesters of credit-bearing/non-development/non-ESL courses at an accredited post-secondary school in the U.S.
• Attended two (2) consecutive years of high school in the United States.
• Attended two (2) consecutive years of high school with U.S. accreditation or within an English proficiency exempt country
• Applicants from the below English Proficiency exempt countries (must provide proof with passport):