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Demonstration of English Proficiency
Applicants for whom English is not their native or birth language – even if they are United States citizens, attended American or English-speaking colleges and / or universities, or are longtime residents of English-speaking countries – must submit proof of ability to perform graduate education in the English language. Proof may be demonstrated in three ways:
- Earn a bachelors or masters degree from an English-language institution, as demonstrated by a degree-posted transcript.
- Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and present a minimum score of 92 (Internet), 587 (Paper) or 240 (Computer). The TWE (Test for Written English) portion of the exam must also be completed with a minimum score of 4.5 (out of 6). A copy of your test and the test date must be provided. Enter Phoenix Seminary’s code (#8513) on your answer sheet to have your scores automatically sent to the Seminary. Information on the TOEFL exam can be requested at www.toefl.com or by writing TOEFL Services, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6151 or calling (609) 771-7100.
- Take the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), Academic Module, and present a minimum overall band score of 6.5. Information on the Academic Module of IELTS is available at www.ielts.org. Please request that a copy of your test results be sent to the Director of Admissions at Phoenix Seminary.
The TOEFL or IELTS must be taken no more than two years prior to the date of application. The purpose of this requirement is to enable students to make rapid progress in the comprehension and mastery of their program of study.