Esl Admissions

Students seeking to apply for Olivet School of Language & Education’s ESL program must submit the following application requirements:

• Application Form

Prospect students interested in applying to Olivet University must submit the application form from http://apply.olivetuniversity.edu OSLE does not accept the Common Application

• High School Transcript

Applicants to Olivet ESL programs must submit an official high school transcript from public, private, or home school or official transcripts undertaken at OSLE. Applicants who have not graduated from high school must attain the General Educational Development (GED) certificate before admission.

• Copy of High School Diploma or the highest degree attained
• Recommendations

ESL Applicants must submit at least two recommendation letters. Submitting three recommendation letters is highly recommended. One letter must be a reference from the World Olivet Assembly (WOA) church pastor. The other recommendation letter should be submitted by persons qualified to speak about the applicant's academic and/or professional abilities, as described on the recommendation forms provided by Olivet University. Recommendations may not be from a member of your immediate family or your spouse.

• Application Fee

Applicants must submit a $75.00 non-refundable application fee.

Olivet University English Requirements for International Applicants:

There is no minimum English requirement for international students because the University offers ESL (English as Second Language) classes. We are strongly committed to the goal of helping students succeed in their academic classes while working to improve their English throughout their academic careers.

However, all newly enrolled international students for whom English is not a primary language are required to participate in proficiency testing for course eligibility and placement purposes prior to the commencement of studies according to the guidelines. Exceptions to this requirement include international students who can prove their English language proficiency.

High school transcripts of students who have graduated from an English medium secondary school may also be reviewed to determine if the student must participate in proficiency testing.

If an applicant recently earned a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution where English was the language of instruction, he or she may submit a written request to the Admissions Committee explaining why he or she should be excused from taking the TOEFL, IELTS or other valid standard tests. The Admissions Committee will make the final decision on whether or not the applicant is excused from taking a language exam.

Students who demonstrate they are not prepared for a postsecondary education in their program are required to make up for this deficiency prior to their continuation of study.

If a student receives a substandard score in English proficiency, he or she may be eligible to receive English language support, and may also be placed on academic probation in order to determine if performance is satisfactory for continued stud

Graduation Requirements

1. 1. Complete all course work 
2. 2. Maintain a 3.00 (B grade point average) in all classes
3. 3. Satisfy all financial responsibilities to the university

Olivet University International Students ESL Requirement

In order to meet graduation eligibility international students are required to:

1. Fulfill ‘Olivet’s Onsite Student English Waiver Standard’ by submitting English test score.
2. Earn an ESL certificate from the University.

Olivet's Student English Waiver Standard

• The student is from a country where English is the official language, or;
• The student received an undergraduate or graduate degree from an English-speaking School or university, or;
 
• Submit an English standardized test score that is higher than the waiver standard from any one of the tests as shown below: (The test score is valid for two years from the time when the test is taken.)

Bachelor's Programs

• A minimum score of 500 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT), or 173 on the computer-based test (CBT), a 6.0 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 44 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report, or 95 on the Duolingo English Test. A high school diploma completed at an accredited/recognized high school (where the medium of instruction is English).
• A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS English as a Second Language Placement Test;
• A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;
• A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge;

Master's Programs

• Master's Degree: A minimum score of 530 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 71 on the Internet-Based Test (iBT), a 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), 50 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report, or 105 on the Duolingo English Test.
• First Professional Degree or Professional Doctoral Degree: A minimum score of 550 on the paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT), or 80 on the Internet Based Test (iBT), a 6.5 on the International English Language Test (IELTS), or 58 on the Pearson Test of English Academic Score Report, or 110 on the Duolingo English Test.
• A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS’s English as a Second Language Placement Test;
• A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;
• A minimum B-2 English proficiency level identified within the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) standards and assessed through various ESOL examinations, including the University of Cambridge;

Any program-specific English language requirements exceeding these noted here are listed in the degree program description, if applicable.