English Requirements - International Programs and Services
International students who wish to be admitted to an Ohlone College degree program must demonstrate proof of English proficiency. This may be done any of the following ways:
Ohlone College ELI
Students who successfully complete the top level of the Ohlone College English Language Institute (ELI) may join and study in an Ohlone College degree program, without having to take the TOEFL exam. This is the TOEFL Waiver option.
Please see the Ohlone College ELI website for more information.
TOEFL
The TOEFL is conducted in 1 of 3 standard formats. These are below, along with the Ohlone College minimum required score for each type of test:
| TOEFL Test | Required Score |
|---|---|
| internet-Based Test (iBT) | 52 or higher |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) | 150 or higher |
| Paper-Based Test (PBT) | 470 or higher |
Some organizations offer a non-official version of the TOEFL, called the Institutional TOEFL exam. Ohlone College does accept Institutional TOEFL exam results. Please contact the Office of International Programs and Services for more information.
Visit the main TOEFL website for more detailed information on the TOEFL, including official test locations and how to register.
IELTS
The IELTS - International English Language Testing System – is another English proficiency test Ohlone College accepts.
| IELTS Test | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Overall Band Score | 5.0 or higher |
Visit the IELTS website for more information.
EIKEN
Students may use STEP-EIKEN scores for admission to Ohlone College. An EIKEN Grade of 2A or higher is acceptable.
Visit the EIKEN website for more information.
Other Measures of English Proficiency
Students who have studied for 3 years or more in high school, college or university in a country in which English is a first language, or in a school in which the primary language of instruction is English, can submit proof of this fact as proof of sufficient English proficiency.
Please contact the Office of International Programs and Services for more information.
