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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TEST (ESL)

BSC requires all foreign students, except those from countries in which English is the official language, to demonstrate proficiency in the English language before being admitted to the college. Two methods are used to evaluate a student's proficiency of the English language.

TOEFL EXAM
(English as a Foreign Language)

Paper-based exam: 525 or higher
Computer-based exam: 195 or higher

Information regarding TOEFL can be obtained at http://web1.toefl.org

COMPASS ESL EXAM

Writing Placement Exam:
84-93 Conditional Acceptance
94 or higher Full Acceptance

Listening Placement Exam:
82-91 Conditional Acceptance
92 or higher Full Acceptance

Reading Placement Exam:
92 or higher Full Acceptance

Note: Students must meet requirements on all three COMPASS/ESL exams. If only conditional acceptance is achieved on the writing and listening, the student will be required to meet with the Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services to discuss course selection.

To schedule a COMPASS ESL Exam, please call the Testing Services Office at 701-224-5658 or 701-224-5479.

View COMPASS-ESL Student Guide:

ESL Student Guide (document)
File Size: 269.42 kb

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