Proof of J-1 English Proficiency

J-1 students are required to provide one of the following documents to prove English Proficiency prior to issuance of a Form DS-2019:

• a score report or certificate from one of the following English language standardized tests with a minimum overall (or for TOEFL – total) score of:
  • Cambridge: 185
  • Duolingo: 110
  • IELTS: 7.0
  • Michigan English Test: 76
  • Pearson PTE: 56
  • TOEFL: 550 (paper-based) or 80 (internet-based)
• an official transcript, school report or letter (signed and dated) from an educational institution where the language of instruction is English showing a minimum grade point average (GPA) equivalency of 3.00
• a verification letter (signed and dated) written by an English language instructor from an English language school or university department/office that teaches English and assesses English proficiency
• a documented interview (signed and dated) conducted in-person or by video-conferencing, or by telephone if videoconferencing is not a viable option, by Georgetown University faculty or staff in the admitting department or office

Note: The Georgetown Law Office of J.D. Admissions and Office of Graduate Admissions have separate English proficiency requirements. This page is intended only for admitted degree-seeking and exchange students requesting J-1 status and is not intended for prospective students.