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If an applicant currently lives outside of the United States, proof of English proficiency may be demonstrated by meeting one of the following requirements. Scores must be no older than two years.

TOEFL

Take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): This recognized test is given throughout the world and is the international standard used to evaluate English level of competency. Visit the TOEFL website for test dates, locations and information on how to register to take the TOEFL.

To have test results sent to Gateway Technical College, please indicate our number, 1255. Gateway requires a score of at least 180 (CBT) or 64 (IBT) for admission.

IELTS

Gateway also accepts the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). This is a test that measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work in environments where English is used as a language of communication. Gateway requires a band score of 5 or higher.

Additional English Proficiency Proof Options

PTE Academic

Gateway accepts the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic). Gateway requires a score of at least 43 or higher. 

Duolingo

Gateway accepts the Duolingo English Test. Gateway requires a score of at least 85 or higher.

TOEFL/IELTS Exemptions

  • International applicants may be exempted from the TOEFL/IELTS requirement if they provide proof of citizenship from one of the following countries:
     
    Exemptions
    TOEFL/IELTS Exemptions
    Anguilla
    Antigua
    Australia
    Bahamas
    Barbados
    Belize
    Bermuda
    Botswana
    British Virgin Islands
    Caicos Islands
    Canada (except Quebec)
    Cayman Islands
    Dominica
    England
    Falkland Islands
    Gambia
    Ghana
    Gibraltar     		Grand Turks Island
    Grenada
    Guyana
    Ireland
    Jamaica
    Kenya
    Lesotho
    Liberia
    Malawi
    Montserrat
    Namibia
    New Zealand
    Newfoundland
    Nigeria
    Northern Ireland
    Pitcairn islands
    Pohnpei
    ​Scotland     		Seychelles
    Shetland Islands
    Sierra Leone
    Singapore
    South Sudan
    St. Kitts-Nevis
    St. Lucia
    St. Vincent
    St.Helena
    Swaziland
    Tanzania Turks
    Trinidad/Tobago
    Uganda
    United Arab Emirates
    United Kingdom
    Wales
    Zambia
    Zimbabwe
     
  • Provide proof of junior or senior level high school coursework from a recognized U.S. High School (not online).
  • Attain an ACT Composite Score of 18+.
  • Results from the Accuplacer Next Gen of reading and writing at pre-tech level.
  • Applying to an Intensive English Certificate.