English Proficiency

UNCG accepts the following methods of demonstrating English proficiency:

  • Test Scores
    • IBT TOEFL 79, TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition 79, and TOEFL Essentials Score 9. Use Code 5913.
    • IELTS 6.5 Band Score (select University of North Carolina Greensboro Graduate Admissions)
    • Duolingo English Test DET 110
    • ELS 112
    • Kaplan English Advanced Level
    • PTE Academic 67

**ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.

  • English Language Proficiency may also be demonstrated by successful completion of INTERLINK Level 6.
  • An applicant whose native language is not English is considered English Proficient under the following circumstances:
    • The applicant is from a country where English is recognized as the primary, official language.
    • The applicant is or will be a graduate of a degree or certificate program from a U.S. regionally accredited university.
    • The applicant is or will be a graduate of a non-U.S. college/university where English is the primary language of instruction.