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Revision as of 15:40, November 30, 2023
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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING |
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English as a Second Language - Undergraduate Students | Subsection: 5.2.5 | |
Section 5.0 - Student Policies | Originating Date: March 1987 | |
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Undergraduate Admission, Progression, Graduation and Scholarship Grant Committee Global Health Committee |
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Purpose
Establishes criteria for evaluating English language proficiency for applicants.
Scope
This policy applies to undergraduate applicants.
Policy
- Applicants whose language of nurture is not English must present current (within the last 5 years) scores from instruments that measure listening, structure, reading, writing and oral communication competency in the English Language. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English, and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) are acceptable examinations to demonstrate English language competency.
- The minimum scoring standards are:
- Internet Based TOEFL (iBT): minimum score of 22 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 26 in the Speaking section.
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): minimum score of 59 in the Reading, Listening and Writing sections and a minimum score of 71 in the Speaking section.
- IELTS: Band 6.5 in Reading, Listening, and Writing sections and Band 7 in Speaking as minimum scores.
- International applicants who originate from a country whose native language is English will be evaluated individually
- Any student who presents with a question of English proficiency upon faculty or student service advisor interview must demonstrate English proficiency according to the standards listed in #2.