Exemption Policies
A student may be exempted from studying English at the English Language Institute 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.
- Previous grades in English courses remain recorded in the academic transcript.
- 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 ELCA if they achieve level A2 or higher in the Cambridge English Placement Test (CEPT) or any English Language Institute approved test.
