English Language Proficiency

Proficiency Test	Minimum Score Required	Test Description
Winter 2012 Applicants
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based (iBT)	79	Internet based and measures four areas of English language skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Paper-based	550	Assessment tool composed of previously administered TOEFL paper-based test. Measures English proficiency at the intermediate to advanced levels.
Test of English for International Communicators (TOEIC)	700	Measures ability to use English in everyday work activities.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	6.0	Measures ability to communicate in English across listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. For those who intend to work/study where English is  primary language.
NU Global English Exam	Score:100	Designed to measure English listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and composition skills.
Eiken Test in Practical English Proficiency	Pre-1	Test is given in Japan and measures spoken and other English language skill levels.

Proficiency Test	Program	Minimum Score Required	Test Description
Spring 2012 applicants who submit after October 31, 2011
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based	MS in Regulatory Affairs	85 and a writing portion of 22	Internet based and measures four areas of English language skills: speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
	Doctor of Education	100
	All other graduate programs	79 and a writing portion of 20
	All undergraduate programs	79
IELTS International English Language Testing System	Graduate (including MS in Regulatory Affairs)	6.5 no band lower than 6	Measures ability to communicate in English across listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills. For those who intend to work/study where English is  primary language.
	Doctor of Education	7 no band lower than a 6.5
	Undergraduate	6.5
NU Global English Exam	Score:100		Designed to measure English listening comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and composition skills.
TOEIC Test of English for International Communicators			As of spring 2012 term, this test will no longer be accepted.
All test results must be received as official documentation in a sealed envelope from the testing institution.

 
TOEFL code is 4999

Conditional Acceptance to the College of Professional Studies
Applicants who may need to improve English proficiency, but otherwise meet the admissions criteria may be offered conditional acceptance to their program pending successful English language proficiency test results. In order for applicants to be considered for conditional acceptance applicants must submit results from at least one English proficiency language test.

American Classroom Program
Our American Classroom program combines advanced English language training with Northeastern University credit-bearing academic courses. You may enter the program at one of three different levels depending on your language proficiency. Successful completion of Phase 3 allows you to waive the TOEFL language test requirement for admission.

English Language Proficiency Testing at the College
We offer proficiency tests to those located in or around the Boston area. For more information email cpsadmissions@neu.edu .