English Proficiency Requirements
Albion College does not offer English as a Second Language (ESL) programs. Students should enter with sufficient English proficiency to succeed in our discussion-based and reading-intensive classes. For this reason, we require a demonstration of English proficiency for admission.
English Proficiency Country Waiver
English proficiency requirement for the following countries has been waived.
Anguilla (British West Indies)
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Bermuda
Botswana
British Caribbean (British Virgin Islands)
British West Indies (British Indian Ocean Territory)
Cameroon
Canada (except Quebec)
Cayman Islands
Cook Islands
Dominica
Fiji
Gambia (The)
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Kenya
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Malta
Mauritius
Micronesia
Montserrat
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Nigeria
Papua-New Guinea
Philippines
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Swaziland
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States
Vanuatu
Zimbabwe
| Minimum Total Score | Minimum Subscore | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | 510 in Reading/Writing | SAT taken after March 2016 | ||
| ACT | 19 in English and Reading | |||
| TOEFL | 79 | 17 | ||
| IELTS | 6.5 | 6.0 | ||
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 100 | 85 | ||
| PTE Academic & PTE Online | 53 | |||
| ELS | Completion of ELS 112 | Upon receipt of official certification directly from ELS | ||
| US High School | B and above in 3 years of non-ESL English | Must be enrolled in the United States | ||
| US College or University | C and above in the equivalent of English 101: College Writing | Must be Regionally Accredited in the US | ||
| GCSE, IGCSE, AS, or Advanced Level Exams* | C or above in English (4 or higher for 1-9 scale) - First Language, English Language A, English Literature, or equivalent | Must provide official exam report. Exam must not be designed for second-language learners | ||
| International Baccalaureate* | 5 or above in English A | Higher Level or Standard Level accepted | ||
Small classes are great, especially for those of us who use English as a second language. They allow you to interact with your peers and teachers and practice your English.