English Language Proficiency Policy
The ability to effectively communicate in English — to read, write, and speak the language fluently —is vital for Stevens’ graduate students. Depending on your native language and academic background, you may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency by submitting the results of an English language proficiency exam, such as TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo.
To be considered for admission to Stevens graduate programs, students must score at least 74 on TOEFL iBT, 6 on IELTS, or 110 on DuoLingo. Please read on to determine the English language proficiency requirements that apply to you, based on your scores.
Requirements Based on TOEFL/IELTS/DuoLingo Scores
English Language Proficiency - Level 1
Applicants who score in the ranges below are not required to enroll in English Language Communication (ELC) courses:
TOEFL iBT: 86 or higher
IELTS: 7 or higher
DuoLingo: 120 or higher
English Language Proficiency - Level 2
Applicants who submit scores in this range below, must either enroll in an English Language Communication (ELC) course during their first semester at Stevens or complete and pass the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam (ECPE) upon arrival to campus. In order to be eligible to take the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam (ECPE), with the goal of testing out of the English Language Communication (ELC) course requirement, a student must have the following sub-scores:
TOEFL: Speaking: 22, Writing 22
IELTS: Speaking: 6.5, Writing 6.5
Students with the sub-score ranges above who either do not complete the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam (ECPE) or who do not pass the Stevens English Communication Proficiency Exam (ECPE) will be required to complete ELC 081 or ELC 091 during their first term of enrollment. Course assignments will be based on the TOEFL or IELTS sub-scores that students submit with their application. Updated scores will not be accepted after admission.
Please Note: Students who are required to enroll in an ELC course can enroll in a maximum of 12 credits in their first term. Attendance is mandatory for ELC courses. Students who do not pass their assigned ELC course in their first semester will be required to re-take the course in the following term.
Please review this page of the website for more information on ELC courses.
TOEFL iBT: 79-85
IELTS: 6.5
DuoLingo: 115
English Language Proficiency - Level 3
Applicants who submit scores in the range below will be required to complete ELC 071 or ELC 081 during their first term of enrollment. Course assignments will be based on the TOEFL or IELTS sub-scores that students submit with their application. Updated scores will not be accepted after admission.
Please Note: Students who are required to enroll in an ELC course can enroll in a maximum of 12 credits in their first term. Attendance is mandatory for ELC courses. Students who do not pass their assigned ELC course in their first semester must re-take it in the following term.
Please review this page of the website for more information on ELC courses.
TOEFL iBT: 74-78
IELTS: 6
DuoLingo: 110
For detailed information regarding the ELC courses, please review the English Language Communication website.
Score Reporting
TOEFL/IELTS
Stevens code for TOEFL/IELTS is 2819. Stevens accepts only official TOEFL/IELTS scores submitted directly by the testing agency. No photocopies of any scores will be accepted. The TOEFL or IELTS scores must be dated within two years of the time your application is processed for review by Graduate Admissions. Applications will not be reviewed until scores are submitted. Only scores provided during the application process will be considered. Updated scores will not be accepted after admission.
Duolingo
Applicants have the option to submit their certified results to Stevens through their Duolingo English Test account.
Contact Us
Dr. Samaneh Jafari Director of English Language Communication (ELC) Phone: 201.216.3595 Email: [email protected] | ELC Office location: Samuel Williams Library Room 300 |