TOEFL Scores

Long Island University admission requirements for international students comprise of proof of proficiency in the English language as a major entry requirement. However, overseas applicants can secure an admission in LIU without IELTS/TOEFL score if they meet at least one of the criteria listed below:

• A high school Diploma from a four-year U.S. high school, without ESL support;
• IGSCE, GCSE, or GCE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education, General Certificate of Secondary Education, or General Certificate of Education);
• A college level English composition course from an accredited institution in the US with a C or better;
• IB students may submit ENGLISH A1/A2 or B1/B2 results with a score of 4 or better;
• Successfully completion of the LIU English Language Institute;
• O-Level or A-Level English with grade of E or higher; and
• AP English exam with a score of 4 or better.

Vanderbilt University's admission requirements for international students comprise of English proficiency exam score as a major entry requirements. However, students can manage to secure admission in VU without an ELP score if they meet at least one of the criteria listed below:

• Completed three of the last four educational years in a majority English-speaking curriculum; OR
• SAT score: 630 & Above in Evidence-based Reading and Writing section; OR
• ACT score: 26 & Above.

Students who do not have any English proficiency scores may submit an English-language portfolio which should include a short description of past English language studies or speaking experience and a letter of recommendation from an English teacher. Vanderbilt University may also request a phone or Skype interview at the discretion of their admissions team.

Southern New Hampshire University admission requirements for international students include official English exam scores as a major entry requirement. However, prospective international students can study in SNHU without IELTS score if they provide at least one of the following documents listed below:

• Proof of a full academic year of high school in the U.S. with a passing grade in one year of standard English; OR
• Proof of successful completion of undergraduate post-secondary education in the US; OR
• Successful completion of the appropriate level based on current agreement terms at an English Pathway Partner; OR
• Successful completion of SNHU’s ESL program.

Note: At Southern New Hampshire University, applicants may be considered for an English proficiency test waiver on a case-by case basis at the discretion of SNHU International Admission.