English Proficiency

Oxford ELLT can be used as evidence of an applicant’s English language proficiency for international admissions.

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For admission, candidates need to achieve:

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More information about the functionality of Oxford ELLT:

Oxford ELLT Digital Sign Up: https://youtu.be/K-CEN8kYHME

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Starting Oxford ELLT Component: https://youtu.be/OUVpKphca_o

Oxford ELLT Booking Speaking Test: https://youtu.be/WtJy2u2B7SQ

Oxford ELLT Global Book a Test: https://youtu.be/oWugCX4XmEs

• SAT (English):  500
• ACT (English):  21
• GCE O-Level (English):  B

• Completion of PLU International Pathway Program
• Completion of pre-approved non-PLU ESL program (CEFR B2 Level)

College Studies

• Completion of one College level English class w/ B or better (Semester System)
• Completion of two College level English classes w/ B or better (Quarter System)

Secondary School Studies

• Secondary school diploma from an institution in Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden) or the Netherlands (with a high school English score of 7 or higher).
• Secondary school diploma from an institution in the following countries where English is the general medium of instruction:  United States, Australia, Bahamas, Canada, Ireland, Jamaica, New Zealand, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, Botswana, Eswatini, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Malta, Monserrat, Papua New Guinea, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Turks & Caicos Islands, Vanuatu.
• Official documentation from the applicant’s secondary diploma granting institution (if the institution is in a country other than those listed in the two bullet points above) verifying that all instruction is in English may be accepted on a case-by-case basis upon review by a PLU admission counselor. A minimum of two years of enrollment at the institution is required. Acceptable documentation must be one of the following:
  • Official or attested letter from the school principal, guidance counselor, English teacher, Registrar or Controller of Examinations office.
  • Official transcripts, attested mark sheets or diploma statements are also accepted if English is stated as the medium of instruction.