American University places strong emphasis on excellent speaking, writing, vocabulary and reading skills in English for success in our rigorous academic programs.
American University's partnership with the ELS Language Center in Washington, D.C., offer students who are otherwise qualified but have not yet met our English language proficiency requirement the opportunity to receive an offer of conditional admission to AU and to study intensive English language just minutes from our main campus!
An offer of conditional admission means that once you have met our English language proficiency requirement within a maximum of two semesters, you will be fully admitted to American University.
To be considered for conditional admission, you must apply and submit all the criteria as listed below, including TOEFL or IELTS scores:
- Completed application form
- Application essay of 500 words
- Statement of Interest (50-75 words)—for AU application only
- Academic records
- Two letters of recommendation
- Demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, community service and extracurricular activities
- Demonstrated English proficiency (minimum TOEFL iBT 61/ CBT 180/ paper based 510 or IELTS 5.5)
- Completed Certification of Finances form
- Application Fee of US$60.00
To be offered full admission to AU, your application must include all items listed in the checklist above, plus official minimum scores on one of the following:
- TOEFL scores of 550 (paper based), 213 (CBT), 80 (iBT); or
- IELTS composite score of 6.5, or
- SAT I Critical Reading scores of 530 or higher, or
- ACT (with Writing Test) scores with an English sub-score of 23 or higher, or
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Program, through level 112, at ELS Language Center, Washington, D.C.
Please note that students admitted conditionally are not eligible for AU merit awards (partial scholarships) at any time during study.
