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English Proficiency Requirement - Frequently Asked Questions

To ensure the academic success of our students, APUS requires that students who are not exempt from the English Proficiency Requirement submit documentation to verify their English proficiency.

Who is exempt from the English Proficiency Requirement?

The following students do not need to provide additional documentation for the English Proficiency Requirement (EPR).

  • U. S. Citizens
  • Citizens of the following countries:

*          Anguilla

*          Antigua and Barbuda

*          Australia

*          Bahamas

*          Bermuda

*          British Virgin Islands

*          Canada

*          Falkland Islands

*          Grenada

*          Ireland

*          Jamaica

*          New Zealand

*          Puerto Rico

*          St. Kitts and Nevis

*          St. Lucia

*          St. Vincent and the Grenadines

*          Trinidad and Tobago

*          Turks & Caicos Islands

*          United Kingdom

  • Students who attended the PHD Institute in Israel – EPR will be waived once the official transcript from the PHD Institute is received.
  • Students who are pursuing a non-degree seeking program and are enrolled as an Undergraduate or Graduate Courses for Transfer student.

NOTE: All APUS students, including the following, are expected to adhere by current admissions requirements. APUS reserves the right to request additional documentation if deemed necessary for admission purposes.

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What documentation do I need to provide if I am not exempt from the English Proficiency Requirement?

You must submit one of the following to verify English proficiency:

  • Submit a copy of your results from TOEFL or IELTS testing with scores that meet the admission requirements (see question #5 below).
  • Sign and submit the Statement of Understanding form that self certifies your English proficiency, agreeing to the conditions of the form and requesting to have the requirement waived.

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Where can I get a copy of the Statement of Understanding (SOU)?

You may contact us at international@apus.edu or directly reach Kaci Resau, International Admissions Rep at kresau@apus.edu.         

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Where do I need to send my signed SOU or my TOEFL/IELTS test scores to fulfill the English Proficiency Requirement?

You may send the documentation by fax or email:

NOTE: Please include your full name and student ID in all faxes and emails.
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What test scores do I need on my TOEFL or IELTS to fulfill the English Proficiency Requirement?

TOEFL Minimum Score Requirements:

English Proficiency Test                       

Minimum Score Accepted for Undergraduate      

Minimum Score Accepted for Graduate   

TOEFL PBT  (Paper-Based Test)

    520  with TWE of 4.0

   550  with TWE of 4.5

TOEFL CBT  (Computer-Based Test)
No longer offered after September, 30, 2006

  

   190

   213

TOEFL iBT  (Internet-Based Test)
Started 2005

   Reading = 21

   Writing = 23

   Speaking = 10

   Listening = 14

   Reading = 24

   Writing = 27

   Speaking = 14

   Listening = 14

IELTS Minimum Score Requirements:

 English Proficiency Test  

Minimum Score Accepted for Undergraduate      

Minimum Score Accepted for Graduate   

IELTS Academic

6.0

6.5

IELTS General Training

not accepted

not accepted

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If I sign the SOU or submit my TOEFL/IELTS test scores, do I still need to send any transcripts?

UNDERGRADUATE:

If you are an undergraduate student with no previous college credit, or if you are a non degree seeking student, we will not need any transcripts.

If you are an undergraduate student with previous college credit and you have not earned a Bachelor’s degree or above yet, we do need official transcripts sent from all previous institutions and a TCE Application for transfer credit review. If the course work was completed at an institution not accredited by a US recognized body, you will need to have a degree verification evaluation completed by an international education agency. Please email international@apus.edu for more information.

GRADUATE:

If you are a graduate student, we still need an official transcript of your Bachelor’s or higher degree conferred.  If the degree was conferred by an institution not accredited by a US recognized body, you will need to have a degree verification evaluation completed by an international education agency. Please email international@apus.edu for more information.

Accepted Organizations for Evaluation of International Credentials:
APUS will accept international transcript evaluation reports from agencies belonging to any of these organizations:

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, Office of International Education Services (AACRAO-OIES) is the national professional association for university registrars and admissions staffs. It provides credential evaluation services to institutions and individuals.

Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) is a California-based organization of credential evaluating services and consultants.

National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association representing private credential evaluation services. Its web site maintains direct links and contact information for all member services.

NOTE: Because membership may change throughout the year, applicants with a non-U.S. transcript(s) requiring evaluation should visit the organizations’ websites to see the most current information. The student is responsible for contacting the agency directly for procedure and fee information.

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For additional information please contact us at international@apus.edu . Please remember to include your full name and student ID.

AMU is a member institution of the American Public University System (APUS), which is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association and nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission, Distance Education and Training Council.
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