Students who cannot locally obtain a TOEFL Bulletin of Information and registration form should write for them several months in advance to: Test of English as a Foreign Language, Box 6154, Princeton, New Jersey, USA 08541 (Phone: 609–771–7100, Fax: 609–771–7500, Website: toefl.org).
Admission of Non–Native English–Speaking Students English Proficiency It is essential that non–native English speaking students be able to understand lectures in English and also be able to express their thoughts clearly in both written and spoken English. Biola University has determined this level of English proficiency to be demonstrated by a score of 100 IBT/ 250 CBT / 600 PBT on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Admission into academic programs at Biola University is based upon the understanding that students either already have an equivalent to 100 IBT / 600 paper / 250 computer or higher on the TOEFL or are actively making progress in obtaining this level of English proficiency. Applicants who have not reached an English proficiency equivalent to a score of 100 IBT / 600 paper / 250 computer on the TOEFL, may enter Biola University’s academic programs in one of two ways: 1. Biola English Language Studies Program (ELSP) Non–native English speakers without TOEFL scores or a TOEFL score below 100 IBT / 600 paper / 250 computer may enter most Biola degree programs if they have met all the other requirements for admission.* Every non–native English– speaking student with a TOEFL score below 100 IBT / 600 paper / 250 computer or without a TOEFL score is required to take the Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE) during orientation week of their first semester at Biola. Students are assigned English courses in ELSP based on their test results. Courses assigned may range from one semester part–time to three semesters full–time plus three semesters part–time.
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Because this test is administered only at certain times, the candidate for admission should inquire about testing dates well in advance of the date of anticipated school term in the U.S.
TOEFL / BEPE Requirements for Specific Programs
Undergraduate Programs The minimum TOEFL score for admission is a total of 61 IBT / 500 paper / 173 computer for the undergraduate student. (TESOL minors must have a score of 79 IBT / 550 paper / 213 computer.) A student may submit an SAT I score for admission instead of a TOEFL score. Students who score below 480 on the critical reading section of the SAT exam and below 100 IBT / 600 paper / 250 computer on the TOEFL are required to take the Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE).
* See TOEFL / BEPE requirements for specific programs.
2. Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score the minimum requirement for the intended academic program. Non–native, English–speaking students may be admitted in an academic program with the minimum TOEFL requirement for their program while taking required English courses. The minimum TOEFL score requirement for undergraduate programs is 61 IBT / 500 paper / 173 computer and most graduate programs is 79 IBT / 550 paper / 213 computer. (See TOEFL / ELSP requirements for specific programs.) Students who wish to take TOEFL should obtain the TOEFL Bulletin of Information. Copies of this bulletin and the registration form may be obtained in a number of cities outside the United States. They often are available at American embassies and consulates, offices of the United States Information Service (USIS), United States educational commissions and foundations abroad, and binational centers.
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