Language Institute - English as a Second Language (ESL) | Georgia Tech Professional Education | Atlanta, GA

English Proficiency for Admission to University

The Language Institute has partnered with the following schools that will waive the English proficiency requirement for Language Institute students who meet the requirements below.*

 

Level 500

Language Institute students who pass all four 500-level academic track courses (Intro to Advanced Grammar 1, Intro to Academic Reading & Discussion 1, Intro to Advanced Speaking/Listening, and Intro to Academic Writing 1) with a B-average may have the TOEFL requirement waived for their applications to these schools:

 

Level 600

Language Institute students who pass all four 600-level academic track courses (Advanced Grammar 1, Academic Reading & Discussion 1, Advanced Speaking/Listening, and Academic Writing 1) with a B-average may have the TOEFL requirement waived for their applications to these schools:

 

Level 700

USG Colleges and Universities

The University System of Georgia (USG) accepts completion of a USG campus-based ESL program as proof of English proficiency. For those eligible for a Level 700 certificate, this can count as proof of English proficiency in your college application. Visit the USG website to learn more about the policy and to view a map of USG schools.

Non-USG Colleges and Universities

The Language Institute has an agreement with the following non-USG schools in Georgia for a waiver the English proficiency requirement for Language Institute students who pass all four 700-level academic track courses (Academic Writing 2, Academic Reading & Discussion 2, Academic Speaking, and Academic Listening & Note-taking Skills) with a B-average:

 

Please see a Language Institute staff member before applying.

 

* Student and Exchange Visitor Program regulation prohibits the issuance of a Form I-20 based on conditional admission. A program's Designated School Official (DSO) can only issue a Form I-20 when students have met all standards for admission for the program of study listed on the Form I-20.