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English Waiver Request Form

English Proficiency Requirements

 

Regardless of citizenship, all applicants whose native language is not English must submit proof of English proficiency before an admissions decision can be made. The proof of English proficiency is as follows:

English Placement Test Waiver

Applicants who do not have proof of English proficiency are required to take the ESL Placement Test. You may qualify for a waiver (and will not need to take an English placement test) if you meet any of the following requirements:

  • Attended a US high school for at least three full years

  • Attended a full-time international educational institution at the secondary level or above for at least three years, where English is the native language of the country.  These countries include: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada (except Quebec), Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, Trinidad, UK, Virgin Islands, and Wales.

  • Undergraduate: Completed at least 60 units at a university in the U.S. with a minimum of 30 units in general education course work. General education courses taken should include oral communication (speech) or English composition with a passing score of “C” or above. 

  • Graduate: Attended a U.S. educational institution for three years, full time (72units)

  • Earned a bachelor’s or higher degree from a U.S. educational institution.

 If you meet any of the requirements above, complete the Waiver Request Form and the request will be reviewed by the ESL Committee.

  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores within the past 2 years. Test scores need to meet the minimum requirement.

  • Request official scores to be sent to Bethesda University (Institutional Code: 032663)



Type of Test Minimum Requirement Minimum Requirement

TOEFL, 61 70

internet-based test (iBT)


TOEFL, paper test (pBT) 500 525


IELTS 6.0 6.0


Duolingo English Test 95 95

Please note: This form allows you to make a request for waiver only. It is not a guarantee that it will be granted. The request is evaluated together with the supporting documentation when the file is reviewed by the ESL committee. If the request is approved, then the request form and documentation will be moved along to the decision-making process. If denied, you will be notified by a member of the ESL committee.

The TOEFL/IELTS and ESL Placement Test may be waived if you meet the eligibility standards based on the information you provide. Please check all that apply and provide supporting documentation (Please include supporting documents in addition to this form for review)

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