English Proficiency Requirements

All students need strong English language skills to succeed in CU 小蓝视频鈥檚 rigorous academic environment, and international applicants must provide evidence of English proficiency before enrolling. 

  • You may satisfy English proficiency requirements before or after being reviewed for admission; however, English proficiency scores must be on file for scholarship consideration.
  • If you wish to be reviewed for first-year student scholarships, submit proof of English proficiency with your application for admission and no later than the regular decision deadline.
  • If you apply for admission without English language scores and are admitted to CU 小蓝视频, you must submit evidence of English proficiency or enroll in the Pathway to CU Program before you can confirm your place in the incoming class.
  • CU 小蓝视频 reserves the right to require proof of English proficiency, or an alternative means of demonstrating English proficiency, from any applicant. 

Exam

Minimum score

TOEFL

80

IELTS

6.5

Cambridge (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency)

180

PTE Academic 

58

Duolingo

115

IB SL English A

6

IB HL English A

5

GCSE/GCE English

B

AP English

4

SAT EBRW

580

ACT English

23

WASSCE/WAEC English

B3 

  • Email exam scores to intladm@colorado.edu.
  • Score reports must be verifiable and contain all relevant information, including test taker name, date of birth, exam code or verification number, and test date.
  • Exams must have been completed within two calendar years of your start date at CU 小蓝视频.