How to demonstrate proof of English language proficiency (ELP)

All international applicants to UNT must show proof of English language proficiency.

UNT accepts any 1 of the following 4 measures as proof of English language proficiency:

1. Complete Level 6 at UNT's Intensive English Language Institute (IELI):

The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at the University of North Texas helps international students develop academic skills in English. These skills prepare students for success in UNT degree programs and beyond. **we do not accept intensive English language completion from other institutions

When you complete Level 6 of the IELI program, you will be qualified to apply for:

• All undergraduate degree programs
• Most graduate degree programs (check with your department)

2. Complete a Qualifying Academic Program

U.S. High School:

Official transcript showing graduation from accredited U.S. high school or U.S. Department of Defense School overseas-attended for at least 3 years

U.S. Degree:

Official transcript of U.S. accredited Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree

1) High School Diploma or 2) College/University Degree or 3) Citizenship from one of the below English speaking countries (not the United States):

**Official transcripts and degrees will need to be provided ** Schools of attendance must be recognized by UNT

3. Achieve a Qualifying Score on an English Language Proficiency Test Accepted by UNT:

Arrange to have official test scores sent to UNT.

• UNT test score reporting code (TOEFL, SAT, GRE/GMAT): 6481
• TOEFL/IELTS scores must have been taken in the last 2 years. The only exception when a student can submit a score for a test taken more than 2 years ago is if the student has been continuously studying at a college or university within the U.S.

TEST	SCORE
AP English Language & Composition Exams	Score of 5
GCE (General Certificate of Education), GCSE, IGCSE www.cie.org.uk (except Sri Lanka)	C or higher in English Language
IELTS www.ielts.org **IELTS scores must be less than 2 years old. Students may provide an official score report if the student has been continuously studying at an accredited U.S. College or Institution.	Overall band 6.0 or higher
TOEFL www.ets.org **TOEFL scores must be less than 2 years old. Students may provide an official score report if the student has been continuously studying at an accredited U.S. College or Institution. We do not accept Institutional TOEFL scores from other schools..	Internet-Based (IBT): 79 Paper-Based: 550
PTE www.pearsonpte.com **PTE scores must be less than 2 years old. Students may provide an official score report if the student has been continuously studying at an accredited U.S. College or Institution.	Score of 53 or higher
DuoLingo (DET) taken prior to July 15, 2019 **DET scores must be less than 2 years old. Students may provide an official score report if the student has been continuously studying at an accredited U.S. College or Institution. **DET will be used for undergraduate admission only.	Score of 71 or higher
DuoLingo (DET) taken on July 15, 2019 or later **DET scores must be less than 2 years old. Students may provide an official score report if the student has been continuously studying at an accredited U.S. College or Institution. **DET will be used for undergraduate admission only.	Score of 100 or higher
West Africa and Kenya: WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate Examination, KCSE (Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education), NECO (National Examinations Council)	B or higher in English Language
SATI taken prior to March, 2016	500 or higher on both Critical Reading & Writing
SATI taken after March, 2016	560 or higher on EBRW
ACT	21 or higher on English
CAE (Cambridge Advanced Exam)	B or higher
CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)	C or higher
MELAB (official version)	80 or higher

4. Complete Qualifying Courses, Degrees or Diplomas:

IB (International Baccalaureate)

Grade 5 or above on the Higher-Level English A1 subject

College Level English courses

Students must complete two college-level, academic English courses and earn a total of 6 credit hours with a grade of C or better in BOTH courses at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or one of the above listed English speaking countries.

Earned College hours

Completion of 30 hours of college-level, academic coursework with an overall GPA of 2.25 at an accredited college or university in the U.S. or one of the above listed English speaking countries. Student must be enrolled at the time of application and must have maintained continuous enrollment prior to their transfer to UNT to meet this requirement.