Acceptable Tests & Scores
- Successful completion of English language course(s) from an accredited US university, determined case-by-case by SHU International Admissions.
- International School curriculum in English
- AP English
- SAT/ACT Reading/Writing scores (optional for general admission to SHU)
- TOEFL PBT: 550
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- TOEFL iBT® Home Edition: 80
- TOEFL Essentials: 8.5
- Academic IELTS: 6.5
- EIKEN Pre-1
- GTEC: 1200
- iTEP: 5
- PTE: 62
- Completion of ELS 112
- Completion of EF Level C1
- Completion of Talk Level 7
- On-site ESL test proctored at SHU
- Cambridge C1 Advanced: 180
- Duolingo: 110 (production score minimum 85)
- VEPT 5.5
- iESOL: B2 Communicator with a minimum of 39 points
- Oxford Test of English, Advanced Test: 135
Other exams may be acceptable. Please email International Admissions if you have questions.
A minimum band score may be required for some graduate programs. Specifically for MS Healthcare Informatics, the minimum English language proficiency requirements are an overall IELTS of 6.5 (no bands below 6.5), or TOEFL of 85 (no bands below 16), or Duolingo of 110 (no bands below 85, minimum production score of 90).
Sacred Heart University offers Provisional Acceptance for students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements.
Students may complete ESL courses at SHU’s English Language Institute or other ESL school prior to starting their academic program. If applicant does not have an English Proficiency Exam score, complete the ESL Exam Waiver Request and upload to your SHU Admission portal.