Ways to Demonstrate English Language Competency

You can demonstrate proof of English Language competency by meeting any one of the criteria listed below:

1. A minimum TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT), or 61 (IBT) for undergraduates and a minimum score of 550 (PBT),  213 (CBT), or 80 (IBT) for graduates (post-graduates).
2. A minimum IELTS (Cambridge Testing) Band score of 6.0 for Undergraduates and a minimum Band score of 6.5 for graduates (post-graduates).
3. A transcript from an accredited American university indicating a grade of "C" or better in one semester of college English Composition.
4. A Verbal SAT score of 400 or above; or ACT English score of 19 or above.
5. An official letter certifying completion of ELS (English Language Service) through level 109.
6. An official letter certifying completion of CSE (The Center for English Studies) through level 7.5.
7. A Michigan Test of English as a Foreign Language score of 85 or above.
8. A Prueba de Aptitud Academica (PAA) English achievement score of 500 or above.
9. A level of "Advanced" on the English Language Proficiency Test of the College Board.
10. An official "O" level or "A" level Certificate indicating a grade of “C” or better in English.
11. A letter certifying completion of level 6 at the University’s English Language Institute (ELI).
12. Attainment of a satisfactory score on the University of Bridgeport’s English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB). A score of 65 or better for undergraduates and 75 or better for graduates.
13. A score of 4 or better on the "English A" Higher Level examination in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
14. WAEC, WASSE, CXC, etc. – Score of "C" or better on English Language exam.

You must demonstrate English language competency in one of the ways listed above. If you don’t demonstrate English language competency in one of these ways prior to registration, you will be given the University English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB) test upon arrival. If you pass at a satisfactory level, you may begin classes. ELAB passing score is 65 for undergraduate students and 72 for graduate/post-graduate students. If you do not pass at a satisfactory level, you will be required to attend the University’s English Language Institute (ELI) until proficiency is reached.