English Proficiency Tests

The U.S. federal government requires that all U.S. institutions verify the English language ability of non-native English speaking international students. Purdue uses the following examinations to evaluate the English language skill level of international undergraduate applicants.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) (Critical Reading section)
• American College Test (ACT) (English section)
• Ordinary Level of the General Certificate of Education (GCE) English language exam
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) English language exam
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

The following minimum scores are required for admission:

• TOEFL –550 (213 computer-based test or 79 internet based test). Note: the Schools of Engineering require 570 (230 computer-based test or 88 internet based) score
  Purdue School Code: 1631 Dept. 00.
• SAT  Critical Reading - 480 or better. Purdue School Code: 1631.
• ACT - English - 20 or better.  Purdue School Code: 1631
• GCE – B or better
• GCSE – B or better
• IELTS - 6.5 or better 

Other Standardized Tests

• Advanced Level of the General Certificate of Education (A Levels)
  • credit is awarded for A-Level subjects with grades of A or B
• International Baccalaureate
  • credit is awarded for Higher Level subjects with scores of 5 – 7 only. Subsidiary Level scores will be considered for introductory English and Chemistry only.