New Language Requirements Proposal

The Problem

Our current language requirements are quite high compared to peer institutions.

There are often high-quality students who are near the current requirements, as well as potentially others who don’t apply at all.

The Proposal

TOEFL Speaking: 27 -> 25
IELTS Speaking: 8.0 -> 7.5
New TOEFL speaking: 5.0
Duolingo Conversation: 130

Risks

• Students must have 27 / 8 to teach without taking OEPT
• According to OEPP, students with 25+ will have nearly 100% pass rate.
• Even if they don’t pass, they can teach while taking the OEPP course.