Language Admissions

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

1. 1. Application Form
2. 2. Application Fee ($75, nonrefundable)
3. 3. Statement of Financial Support

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 English language proficiency by meeting one of the following conditions:

1. 1. 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).
2. 2. A minimum grade of Level 3 on the ACT COMPASS English as a Second Language Placement Test;
3. 3. A minimum grade of Pre-1 on the Eiken English Proficiency Exam;
4. 4. 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;
5. 5. A transcript indicating completion of at least 30 semester credit hours (45 quarter credit hours) with an average grade of “C” or higher at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or accepted foreign equivalent that is listed in the International Handbook of Universities where the language of instruction was English.
6. 6. The student received an undergraduate or graduate degree from an English-speaking School or university.

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.

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 study.

Graduation Requirements

1. 1. Complete all course work
2. 2. Maintain a 2.00 (C grade point average) in all classes
3. 3. Satisfy all financial responsibilities to the university