Exemption Policies
A student may be exempted from studying English if they pass the IELTS or TOEFL iBT tests according to the specific requirements for each course.
Important Notes
- The test certificate must be original and valid (not older than 2 years).
- Exemption requests can be submitted at any time during the academic year, provided it is at least two weeks before final exams.
- Course equivalency will be marked with code (E).
Application Procedure
- Submit the request via the Electronic Request System (ERS) for course equivalency with a copy of the certificate and student ID.
- The original certificate may be requested for verification at the Academic Affairs office.
- The request will be reviewed to ensure requirements are met.
- The student will be notified of the result (approved or rejected).
- Check the academic transcript in the Odyssey Plus system to confirm the (E) code appears.
- Exempted courses are not counted in the GPA.
Exemption Requirements by Course
| Course | IELTS Minimum Score | IELTS Minimum by Skills | TOEFL Minimum Total Score | TOEFL Minimum by Skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIA | 4 (Academic or General) | Not Applicable | 30 | Not Applicable |
| ELIS | 5 (Academic) | Not Applicable | 42 | Not Applicable |
| ELIE | 5 (Academic) | Not Applicable | 42 | Not Applicable |
| ELIH | 5.5 (Academic) | Total Score – Exemption from Level 1 only | 46 | Total Score – Exemption from Level 1 only |
| ELIC | 4 (Academic or General) | Not Applicable | 30 | Not Applicable |
| ELCA* | 4 (Academic or General) | Not Applicable | 30 | Not Applicable |
* Note: Students are exempted from