English Proficiency
and Writing Assessment Guidelines for International Students

Undergraduate Degree Assessment Guidelines

For applicants from countries where English is the primary language and who have earned a high school diploma or associate degree in English:

Monroe will waive the English test requirement. The 350-word admissions essay will be reviewed by the English department for placement into the correct English level course.
For applicants from countries where English is not the primary language but who have earned a high school diploma or associate degree in English:

Monroe will waive the English test requirement. The 350-word admissions essay will be reviewed by the English department for placement into the correct English level course.
All other applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo test score. Please note that the Duolingo test is preferred.

Applicants who are required to take an English test must take one of the tests listed below and score the following for direct admissions to undergraduate degree programs. The college recommends the Duolingo as best option based on convenience and price. Students who qualify academically for admission for a degree program but do not meet the need of English standard, will be advised to study ESL at Monroe’s English Language Institute before being fully accepted to a degree program.

For applicants from countries where the primary language is English and who have earned a bachelor’s degree in English:

Monroe will waive English test requirement and the writing assessment requirement.
For applicants from countries where the primary language is not English but who have earned a bachelor degree or first master’s degree at an English language college or university:

Monroe will waive English test requirement but the writing assessment is required. Students with a prior Master’s degree from a U.S. university will be exempt from the English Test requirement and writing assessment.
All other applicants must submit TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo score and take the writing assessment. Please note the Duolingo test is preferred.

Applicants who are required to take an English test must take one of the following tests below and score the following for direct admissions to the master’s degree programs. The college recommends the Duolingo as best option based on convenience and price. Students who qualify academically for admission for a degree program but do not meet the English standard, will be advised to study ESL at Monroe’s English Language Institute before being fully accepted to a degree.