International Applicants

Language Proficiency Requirements

First-Year Applicants

All applicants who are not native speakers of English must demonstrate proficiency in English with ONE of the following exams and the minimum score indicated. Only scores from tests taken within two years prior to the time of enrollment are acceptable. Official test scores must be sent from the testing agency. Certified true copies may be submitted for initial review.  

Final admission to the College will be contingent upon the following:

• Successfully reach the EC Boston Language Center equivalent level of a TOEFL iBt score of 79 and receive the recommendation of the academic department at EC Boston. EC Boston Language Center is our English language and academic preparation partner located in Boston. 
• Review by the Undergraduate Admission Committee.

First Year Conditional Applicants

Students whose native language is not English, and have not taken either the SAT, TOEFL or IELTS test can be conditionally admitted on the strength of their academic record. It may be the case that MCPHS feels the student would benefit from an English Language program even with TOEFL or IELTS scores.

Students who are studying at another English language school in the U.S. may also be considered for conditional admission and may contact the Admission Office at 617.879.5964 or e-mail admissions@mcphs.edu for information.

Transfer and Postbaccalaureate Applicants

Candidates for whom English is not their primary language are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. This requirement may be waived for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (excluding ESL courses) or who have earned a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university (excluding ESL courses).

Only scores from tests taken within two years prior to the time of enrollment are acceptable. Official scores must be sent from the testing agency. Certified true copies may be submitted for initial review.

Graduate Applicants

Candidates for whom English is not their primary language are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. This requirement may be waived for applicants who have attended all four years of high school in the United States (excluding ESL courses) or who have earned a bachelor's degree from a U.S. college or university (excluding ESL courses).

Only scores from tests taken within two years prior to the time of enrollment are acceptable. Official scores must be sent from the testing agency. Certified true copies may be submitted for initial review.