English Proficiency Requirements

Demonstrated English language proficiency is required of all international students.  English proficiency may be satisfied by:

1. Citizenship from an English-speaking country AND your native language is English, or your language of instruction in high school or college was English.
2. A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:
   
   

   Exam	Minimum Score
   TOEFL	61 on the internet-based test or Home Edition
   IELTS	6
   PTE	50
   DUOLINGO	95
   iTEP	3.7

3. A minimum score or greater on any of the following exams:

   Exam	Minimum Score
   SAT	540 on the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section
   ACT	21 English sub-score
   IB International Baccalaureate	Grade 5 on the Higher-Level English A1 subject
   GED/HiSet	450 GED / 45 HiSet
   Cambridge International Education (CIE) Exams GCE/GCSE/IGCSE (International) General Certificate of (Secondary) Education	B or higher in English Language or English First Language

4. Apply to and participate in the Intensive English for Internationals (IEI) program to gain English proficiency certification and secure full admission to the University of Memphis. The IEI program will help you develop the necessary English language and academic skills to succeed in your program of study at the University of Memphis. For more information, please email IEI at iei@memphis.edu or text via WhatsApp at 901-678-2107
5. Have completed at least one semester of English Composition with a C or better at a college/university in the US or in one of the approved English-speaking countries. *
6. Graduated high school in the US or one of the approved English-Speaking countries with at least two years of enrollment at that school.
7. Submit a letter from your school stating the language of instruction**

*Student must submit an official transcript.

**The Admission Committee has the discretion to accept or deny letters attesting to the student’s English proficiency. If your letter is denied, you must show some other proof of English proficiency for admission.

List of Approved English-Speaking Countries