English Proficiency
It is essential that students from other
countries be able to understand directions and
lectures in English and also to be able express
their thoughts clearly in spoken English immediately
upon arrival on campus. In order that the applicant's
proficiency in English may be determined, the
applicant must take the Test of English as a Foreign
Language (TOEFL) as administered by the Educational
Testing Service at the nearest overseas examination
center. The minimum score for admission is as
follow:
Masters' Students: 550 paper / 213 computer
Th.M. Students: 575 paper / 231 computer
Doctoral Students: 600 paper / 250 computer
For graduate students, scores of 55 or above
must be achieved for all three sections of the
TOEFL. Applicants with scores between 550 / 213
and 599 / 248 will be required to take up to four
English courses in addition to their program.
The D.Min., Ph.D. and Ed.D. in Educational Studies
programs also require a score of 4.0 or above
on the Test for Written English (TWE). Preference
in admission will be given to applicants with
TOEFL scores of 600 paper / 250 computer or over,
and 4.0 or over on the TWE. However, those scoring
between 580 paper / 237 computer and 599 paper
/ 248 computer on the TOEFL will be assessed on
a case-by-case basis.
Applicants who have not reached an English proficiency
equivalent to a score of 600 paper/250 computer
on the TOEFL may enter Biola University's academic
programs in one of two ways:
Biola English Language Studies Program (ELSP)
Non-native English speakers without a TOEFL score
or TOEFL scores below 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 600 paper/250 computer or
without a TOEFL score is required to take the
Biola English Placement Exam (BEPE) the week before
registration of their first semester at Biola.
Students are assigned English courses in Biola's
English Language Studies Program based on their
test results. Courses assigned may range from
"one semester part-time" to "three
semesters full-time and three semesters part-time"
of English language courses.
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 most graduate programs is 550 paper/213 computer.
Admissions Process
The following documents must be received
before an application will be considered:
• Application for admission and
$45 non-refundable application fee.
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
• Completed Affidavit of Support
form: Completed Affidavit of Support
form that certifies the student has sufficient
funds to study in the U.S. must be on file prior
to acceptance and issuance of the I-20. The Affidavit
of Support must be notarized and accompanied by
supporting bank statements or tax return forms.
• Three character reference forms:
One reference from a pastor/minister, one from
a school administrator/teacher, and one from employer
who has known the applicant for at least one year.
Reference forms are provided by the university
and are included with the application.
• TOEFL scores of 550 paper
or 213 computer or above for master's-level programs.
• TOEFL scores of 600 paper
or 250 computer or above for Ph.D., Ed.D., and
D.Min. programs. Students will be referred to
the English Language Studies Program for preparatory
courses in English if the scores are below the
requirement
International Admission Requirements
1. All international students must meet the same
requirements for admission as U.S. citizens, and
have successfully completed a course of study
in their native country.
2. Transfer international students must have completed
satisfactory course work with an academic GPA
equivalent to the program of application and obtained
transfer authorization from previous institution.
3. International students must verify financial
support through an 3. affidavit of support form
(PDF) supplied by the University before the application
can be considered.
4. International students must subscribe to the
Biola University international student health
insurance policy and maintain coverage throughout
their entire stay at Biola University.
5. International students are required to attend
the international student orientation program
prior to initial enrollment. |
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