English Proficiency Assessment (for Non-Native Speakers)
Prospective students whose first language is not English or students attending CTU on a visa must demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission. Listed on the next page are acceptable methods and valid scores that measure non-native English speakers’ ability to read, speak, and write in English.
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Assessment Type
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Undergraduate
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Masters
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Doctoral
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Advanced Placement International English Language
(APIEL)
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3
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4
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4
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International English Language Testing Systems
(IELTS)
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5.0
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6.0
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6.5
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Michigan English Language Testing Systems
(MELAB)
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73
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80
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80
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Pearson Test of English
(PTE)
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50
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58
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65
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Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) - paper test
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500
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550
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550
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Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) - computer-based test
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173
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213
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213
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Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL) - the internet-based test
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61
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79
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79
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University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
Certificate of Advanced English
(USLES CAE)
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A,B,C
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A,B,C
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A,B,C
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University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate
Certificate of Proficiency English
(USLES CPE)
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A,B,C
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A,B,C
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A,B,C
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British GSCE/Ordinary (O) or Advanced (A and AS) Level examinations in Subject of English
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A,B,C
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N/A
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N/A
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Instructional Options:
- Successful completion of a college-level English course (a grade of C or better) taken at an accredited, English speaking postsecondary institution
- Graduation from an English speaking postsecondary institution
- Graduation from an English speaking secondary institution
- ESL instruction based on University evaluation
Alternative measures of English proficiency may be determined with academic approval.