Winter 2024 > University Admissions Requirements > English Language Verification

English Language Verification

Instruction at the University is delivered in English. Students must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English. The University does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction. Applicants must possess proficiency in English at a level enabling them to succeed in their prospective program of study.

Applicants for whom English is not their primary language must submit documentation for verification. A passing score on the admissions test is evidence that an applicant meets effective English language requirements at West Coast University.

West Coast University readily accepts test scores from the English Language assessment exams listed:

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum composite score of 90 with sub-scores of 21 or higher. For MPA applicants, a minimum composite score of 100 with sub-scores of 25 or higher is required.
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no less than 6.5 on each band score.
• Duolingo English Test (DET) - minimum score of 125.

Test scores are valid for two years from the exam date. Test score results must be sent directly from TOEFL, IELTS, or DET to the West Coast University admissions department. Unofficial copies are not acceptable. Additional exams or alternative measures of English proficiency may be considered for admission at the discretion of Academic Leadership.