IELTS, TOEFL, or DuoLingo Results
- Pitzer requires the demonstration of English proficiency from students whose native language is not English.
- This must be done by:
- Submitting the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT or the IBT Special Home Edition
- Or submitting the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- Or submitting the DuoLingo (DET)
- Or submitting and being granted an English Language Test Waiver (Click here to find out more about the process)
- In order to be considered for admission, students must submit official scores or be granted a waiver. For students who submit testing, a minimum score of 106 IBT, 7.5 IELTS, or 135 DET.
- Student with scores in the following range will be required to take a two course combination designed for international students in their first semester: 100-105 IBT, or 7 IELTS, or 130 DET**
- However, students who are qualified for admission to Pitzer in all ways except English proficiency are also eligible for admission to Pitzer College through the International Scholars Program. Applicants must:
- Achieve at least a 70 IBT, or 6.5 IELTS, or 115 DET.
- Or have submitted an English Language Test Waiver and been notified that they will be considered for admission through the International Scholars Program.
- Pitzer can only accept the IELTS, the Internet Based Testing version of TOEFL, the Internet Based Testing Special Home Edition of TOEFL, or the DuoLingo (DET)**. Pitzer does not currently accept alternate tests of English proficiency (paper-based TOEFL, etc.), but they may be included in your English Language Test Waiver to support your request.
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**For the 2022-23 application cycle, we will be accepting DuoLingo testing in lieu of TOEFL or IELTS to accommodate students affected by COVID-19. We will continue accepting TOEFL and IELTS scores as well.**
Admitted Students
- International students admitted to Pitzer College are required to submit an Statement of Financial Responsibility. All enrolling international students whose native language is not English will have their skills evaluated upon arrival on campus. Based on that evaluation, a student may be placed in appropriate advanced English courses.
International Scholars Program
Students who are qualified for admission to Pitzer in all ways except English proficiency are eligible for the International Scholars Program. To be considered for ISP, applicants must:
- Achieve at least a 70 IBT, or 6.5 IELTS, or 115 DET.
- Or have submitted an English Language Test Waiver and been notified that they will be considered for admission through the International Scholars Program.
- Please note: There is no way to directly apply for the International Scholars Program. All applicants who meet the above criteria will be considered automatically.
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Admission Interview
International applicants can arrange the optional admission interview two different ways:
- Virtual interviews with the Pitzer admission staff, or an Alumni Interview if it’s available near you.
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- Through InitialView. Your interview will be conducted by InitialView and evaluated by a Pitzer Admission staff member. Please note:
- Do not sign up for an InitialView interview if you have already completed/plan to complete an on-campus interview or if you are an international student living and attending high school in the United States.
- Your InitialView interviewer will not be able to answer your questions about Pitzer.
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Transfer Applicants
- Transfer applicants with coursework from higher education institutions outside of the United States must provide a report from a credentials evaluation service in order to receive an evaluation of credit transferable to Pitzer. The following organizations may be used:
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