No single factor in the consideration for admission is more important than a student's ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. Course work demands university-level English language proficiency and skills. The University requires all applicants whose native language is not English to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam before they can be considered for final admission. Students should have their test results sent directly to The Catholic University of America.

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English Proficiency Testing Services

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Acceptable Test Scores

	Graduate Score	Undergraduate Score
TOEFL	80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category)	80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category)
IELTS	varies by program, generally around 6.5	6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency)

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Campus Mailing Address

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When/How can test scores be waived?

The English language testing requirement can be waived on a case-by-case basis should the applicant have appropriate documentation of successful completion of one of the following:

1. Catholic University Intensive English Program
2. Level 112 in the intensive English program offered by an ELS Language Center.
3. A complete Intensive English program at an accredited institution of higher education.
4. A college-level English Composition class determined to be the equivalent of or more advanced than Catholic University's English Composition 101 course, with a grade of B or above for applicants to undergraduate programs.
5. A graduate degree, a Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.), or an Associates Degree (A. A.) from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education or a high school diploma. Graduates from a U.S. high school are required however to submit SAT/ACT scores.