Prospective International Students

English Proficiency Requirements

In order to successfully participate and complete college level classes, you must be able to listen, read, speak and write in the English language. The English proficiency test score is a requirement for admission to the College.

Proof of English Proficiency

The most common examinations accepted as proof of English proficiency from international students are TOEFL and IELTS, but below is a complete list of exams accepted by the Office of International Student Programs.

Note: Results more than two years old will not be accepted.

Accepted Tests	Minimum Requirements for Full Admission
TOEFL Foothill's TOEFL code: 4315	61 iBT or 46 PBT
TOEFL Essentials	6.5
IELTS/ IELTS Indicator	5.5
Duolingo	95
SAT	500 EBRW
iTEP	Level 4
Pearson PTE Academic	45
Cambridge English	175 (Advance Exam)
GTEC CBT	1100
STEP Eiken	2A
LanguageCert Academic	60

Other English Proficiency Waivers

Must be verified by a transcript or other documenation. We do not guarantee waivers and must review the application in order to make a decision.

Waiver Types	Required Score/Documentation
High/secondary school completion in countries where English is the primary language of instruction (view list of eligible countries)	Official transcript
Completion of 3+ years at an international high/secondary school where English is the primary language of instruction	Official transcript and a letter on school's letterhead, stating that English was the primary language of instruction
IB (International Baccalaureate) English A HL or SL	"4" or higher
Completed English A and B courses in Scandinavian countries	Sweden: "C" or higher Norway: "4" or higher Others: "VG" or "MVG"
Completed college-level English classes at a College or University where English is the primary language of instruction	Official transcript with grades "C" or higher

Language Schools

Students who did not meet the English proficiency score can choose to attend one of our partner English language schools.

Students who attend a partner language school will receive a Conditional Letter of Admission. Once the proper level is achieved, the student can transfer to Foothill College and receive full admission.

Visit Conditional Admission for list of partner language schools.