English Language Requirements
| Examination | Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT | 75 (UG)/80 (GRAD) |
| IELTS | 6.0 (UG)/6.5(GRAD) |
| Duolingo English Test | 105 (UG)/110(GRAD) |
| PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) | 53 |
| ELS Level 112 | Transcript |
| Completion of Advanced Level with Kaplan (UG) | Transcript |
| Completion of Proficient Level with Kaplan (GRAD) | Transcript |
| Completion of C1 Level with EF Education First (UG) | Transcript |
| Completion of C2-1 Level with EF Education First (GRAD) | Transcript |
For Undergraduate Programs Only
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GCSE, Singapore, CIE IGCSE/O Levels | Grade of C or higher in English |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade of 4 or higher in English SL/HL (Syllabus A) |
| Malaysia SPM | Grade of C6 or higher in 1119 English |
| Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) | Grades I – III in English Language |
For a comprehensive list of acceptable exams, see our catalog.
ESL Exemption Qualifications
To qualify for ESL exemption, applicants whose native language is not English or individuals who did not graduate from a US American university must submit one of the acceptable English language exams meeting minimum scores and sub-scores.
Exempt Countries
Applicants from the following countries where English is the official language and the primary language of instruction are not required to submit English Language test scores. An official transcript from an accredited/recognized institution from one of these countries must be submitted.
Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Fed States), Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria (must have completed academic study within 2 years of starting at JWU), Scotland, Seychelles, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos Island, UK, Virgin Islands