English Language Proficiency is one of the most important and indisputable requirements for any study abroad program in any and all corners of the globe.

 

 

TUMS accepts both the TOEFL and IELTS Academic English language scores. Clearly, only one would be enough. TOEFL is the most widely accepted English language test, and IELTS Academic is the International English Language Testing System that measures the ability to communicate in English across language skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). Similar to most schools around the world, we interpret the scores as follows:

 

TOEFL Paper-Based Test	TOEFL CBT Computer-Based Test	TOEFL iBT Internet-Based Test	IELTS Academic
0 - 310	0 - 30	0 - 8	0 - 1
310 - 343	33 - 60	9 - 18	1 - 1.5
347 - 393	63 - 90	19 - 29	2 - 2.5
397 - 433	93 - 120	30 - 40	3 - 3.5
437 - 473	123 - 150	41 - 52	4
477 - 510	153 - 180	53 - 64	4.5 - 5
513 - 547	183 - 210	65 - 78	5.5 - 6
550 - 587	213 - 240	79 - 95	6.5 - 7
590 - 637	243 - 270	96 - 110	7.5 - 8
640 - 677	273 - 300	111 - 120	8.5 - 9
677	300	120	9

 

In order to register at TUMS and commence your studies, you must provide a certificate of IELTS Academic with a minimum band score of 5.5 or its equivalent in TOEFL iBT (minimum 69) or TOEFL PBT (minimum 525) at the time of registration. Otherwise, attending English language classes is obligatory. These applicants are required to refer to TUMS Intl. College at the time of registration and receive Exemption/English Classes’ Registration Certificate after attending the TUMS Intl. College placement test.   

After the placement test, if applicant’s English language proficiency is not high enough to attend in the program’s English classes, he/she is required to pass at least one semester of English language classes at TUMS Intl. College before or during the academic program. This decision will be made based on evaluation and the placement test of TUMS Intl. College , and based on the decision of TUMS Office of Admissions.  Please note that students should attend English language classes at TUMS Intl. College ONLY and are not allowed to do English courses elsewhere.

The Placement Test and English Classes Expenses:

English language Placement Test (1st time) costs $15 only and English Language Classes costs $475 (for 150 sessions). Please note that this fee is completely separate from the education fee or other yearly expenses.

Upon students’ request, retaking the placement test costs $50.

You can find more information regarding TUMS fee structure here.

Important Notes:

• Taking the placement test is mandatory as a part of registration affairs for those who do not provide a valid English proficiency certificate.
• Students are required to pay for FAILED English language classes AGAIN.