All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid results of an English language proficiency test taken within the past two years.
We permit applicants to submit one of the following tests: TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo English Test, or Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
Minimum required scores are:
- TOEFL iBT - 100
- IELTS - 7.5
- PTE - 68
- Duolingo English Test - 135
- Cambridge English - 191
Our TOEFL institution code is 2521.
The New School does not accept English language proficiency test results from IELTS Indicator, IELTS for UKVI, iTEP, TOEFL Essentials, TOEFL ITP Plus for China, TOEFL My Best Score, or the University College London preparatory certificate program.
The New School does not require TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, Duolingo English Test, or Cambridge English for applicants who have earned a four-year degree from a U.S. college or university or from a university where English is the primary language of instruction (minimum of three years' attendance).
After reviewing your application, the Office of Admission may require you to submit an English language proficiency test score to evaluate your candidacy.
We accept test scores taken within the past two years. If your scores are older, you must retake the test.
Applicants also have the option of enrolling in The New School English as a Second Language (ESL) program. Students must pass Level 6 to waive the TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/DET requirement. Visit the ESL website for
more information.