English Proficiency Requirements (TOEFL, IELTS and PTE)

BYU requires all international students (whose native tongue is not English) to submit an English proficiency exam score, regardless of the amount of time spent studying in the United States. Please keep in mind that the English Proficiency exam scores are only valid for two years. Therefore, if your test is more than two years old by the application deadline for which you are applying, you will need to take a new exam to be considered. The three accepted tests that will fulfill this requirement are listed below:

TOEFL

The TOEFL iBT is the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based test (iBT). Students who have no access to the iBT may take the paper-based TOEFL test. The TOEFL exam is administered by the Educational Testing Service numerous times each year throughout the world. For more information about testing centers, visit the TOEFL website.

Below are the minimum required TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) scores:

Minimum TOEFL iBT Scores for BYU
Overall	80
Reading	20
Writing	20
Listening	20
Speaking	20

IELTS

The IELTS is the International English Language Testing System.

The IELTS is administered numerous times each year throughout the world. For more information about testing times and locations, visit the IELTS website.

Below are the minimum required IELTS scores effective:

Minimum IELTS Scores for BYU
Overall	6.5
Reading	6.0
Writing	6.0
Listening	6.0
Speaking	6.5

PTE

The PTE is the Pearson Test of English.

The PTE is administered by Pearson, an international media company. This test is offered numerous times each year throughout the world. For testing information, visit the PTE website.

Below are the minimum required PTE scores:

Minimum PTE Scores for BYU
Overall	53
Reading	49
Writing	49
Listening	49
Speaking	49

English Language Help

BYU offers an intensive English language program to help students improve their English proficiency. Students in this program are not regular matriculated university students but do have access to university facilities. If you would like to receive information about this program, visit the BYU ELC website. Note: Even if you complete this program, BYU still needs you to complete one of the standardized English proficiency exams listed above in order to apply to the university.

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