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For an international college or university, the institution must be listed on WHED and English must be listed as the only language to be exempt from the language proficiency assessments.  \nNDNU Approved English as a Second Language Schools  \nAn international student who attends an NDNU-approved English as a Second Language School is eligible to opt-out of the TOEFL requirement if they meet the minimum requirement of the TOEFL waiver agreement.  \n􀁸 American English College: Level 6  \n􀁸  EF International Language Centers: Level C1  \n􀁸  English Language Institute at UC San Diego Extension: Level 109  \n􀁸  ELS Language Centers: Level 112  \n􀁸  Golden Gate Language Schools: Level 12  \n􀁸  Kaplan International: Advanced Level (or Institutional TOEFL exam)  \n􀁸  Language Pacifica: Level 6  \n􀁸  Language Studies International: Level 5  \n􀁸  SJSU International Gateways: Complete one session of all level 800 classes OR Complete one semester of the MBP program; Receive ‘B’ or higher grades in all classes; Maintain 90% overall attendance in classes.  \n􀁸  Stafford House: Advanced Level 6  \n􀁸  TALK International: Level 9 (85% or higher grade)  \n􀁸  The Language Company U.S.A.: Level 9 and score of 4.5 on the International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP) taken on site.","cbCaijBewmZbvzxI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijBewmZbvzxI","pdf",255727,"English","# English language proficiency proof\n## Acceptable English tests and minimum scores\n## Exemptions and waiver options\n## NDNU-approved English as a Second Language Schools","[{\"question\":\"Which English language tests are accepted and what are the minimum score requirements?\",\"answer\":\"NDNU accepts TOEFL, IELTS, iTEP, PTE, Duolingo, MET, and GTEC with specific minimum scores listed for each test type.\"},{\"question\":\"Can international students opt out of the English proficiency requirement?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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