Students who are non-native speakers of English must demonstrate evidence of English language proficiency for admission to the University's degree programs and English Language for University Studies program unless the student has done the following:
John Cabot University offers an internal English Language Placement Test, which may be taken in place of any of the exams listed below. Please contact [email protected] to register for a test.
| English Language Tests | Minimum Score for JCU Admission | Placement into Enlus II | Placement into Enlus I |
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TOEFL (Internet-based Home edition and Computer-based) |
95 or higher |
72-94 |
42-71 |
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IELTS |
CEFR LEVEL C1 |
CEFR LEVEL B2 |
CEFR LEVEL B1 |
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Cambridge |
CAE (180 or higher) |
FCE (160-180) |
PET (140-160) |
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Council of Europe |
C1 |
B2 |
B1 |
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ALTE / PEA |
Level 4 |
Level 3 |
Level 2 |
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Cambridge IGCSE First Language English |
Grade B or 6 + Grade 1 or distinction in speaking and listening |
Grade E or 3 + Grade 2 or merit in speaking and listening |
Not applicable
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Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English |
Not applicable |
Grade C or 4 + Grade 2 or merit in speaking | Not applicable |
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Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English |
Not applicable |
Not applicable | Grade E or 3 + Grade 3 or pass in speaking |
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Cambridge Linguaskill* |
C1 (180 or higher) |
B2 (160-179) |
B1 (140-159) |
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PTE Academic |
58 |
52-57 |
30-41 |
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All Duolingo exam scores will be reviewed by the JCU English Department and Admissions Committee to determine the applicant’s English proficiency level. |
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*Students who take the Cambridge Linguaskill test and are borderline may be required to take an additional test administered by JCU. Additionally, all modules must be completed for assessment. |
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Approved by the Chair of the Department of English and the Office of the Dean, October 1, 2025. |
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If the English proficiency of any applicant is in question, the Admissions Committee will request additional information or documentation. Students who meet the entrance requirements of the University but lack sufficient preparation in written and spoken English may be eligible to enter the University’s ENLUS Program, an intensive English language course that prepares students for study at the university level.
