English Proficiency Requirement | School of Learning and Teaching

A satisfactory command of the English language is required for admission to Pacific University, prior to admission. Please note that this requirement applies to all applicants if English is not their native language, including permanent residents and citizens.

Valid Proof of English Language Proficiency

The following criteria represent different ways to prove English proficiency for this program.

• Achieving the minimum required official score on the International Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Duo Lingo exam. Test scores are valid for 2 years after the test date, but will still be considered valid if the score exceeded the minimum requirement and you have maintained continuous residency in the United States since the exam date.
• Completion of a bachelor's, master’s, doctorate, or professional degree at an accredited college or university where English is the only language of instruction. Individuals who are in the process of earning a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution may be admitted to some programs.

Minimum Test Score Requirements

Where to send scores:

Please send scores to Krisha Hall at krisha@pacificu.edu and/or make sure to select Pacific University to receive scores. 

Invalid Proof of English Language Proficiency

The following criteria represent different ways that indicate insufficient English skills to join this program. 

• Test score less than Pacific’s minimum requirement 
• Test score more than two years old (unless you have lived in the United States since the exam date) 
• Institutional TOEFL score from any school except Pacific
• Completion of an English as a Second Language (ESL) program at any school 
• Successful completion of English, writing or literature courses at any college or university 

Admission Status and Proof of English Language Proficiency

A candidate’s proof of English language proficiency does not equate to admission into a program. All other admission requirements must be met in addition to proving English language proficiency.