International Students

In addition to the credentials required for first-year, transfer and degree completion applicants, an international student must also submit proof of English proficiency. To ensure a student’s ability to participate successfully in the Lesley curriculum, students whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency through one of these six options:

1. Official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 80 on the internet-based test is required. Equivalencies include: a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test). The Lesley University code for TOEFL is 3483.
2. Official IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 or higher is required. To submit IELTS scores, contact the center where you took the test and request an official Test Report Form be sent to Lesley.
3. Official Cambridge English Exam. Take the Cambridge English Exam at the "Advanced" level and achieve a score of "C1".
4. Duolingo English Test with a minimum score of 105.
5. ESL Program Partnerships in Boston
   We have partnered with six English Language Schools in Boston where you can attain English proficiency and satisfy the English language requirement for our programs. You must provide proof of successful completion of one of the programs, and a letter of reference from the program coordinator or teacher in support of your English capabilities at the college level.
   1.   ASC English in Boston
        Successful completion of "Level 5"
   2.   Boston International Academy
        Undergraduate Applicants: Successful completion of "High Advanced I Level 4"
   3.   Boston University Center for English Language and Orientation Programs (CELOP)
        Successful completion of “Level 7” with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
   4.   Embassy English
        Successful completion of "Level C1"
   5.   FLS International
        Successful completion of "Level 15"
   6.   Stafford House International
        Complete Level 6
6. Applicants who graduate from high school, secondary school, pathway programs or associate’s degree programs taught in English may qualify to have the English proficiency requirement waived. If this is not noted on your transcript, please request a letter from your school, college, or university stating that English was your language of instruction

Financial aid is not available for international freshman and transfer applicants; however, international students may be considered for merit scholarships, if applicable. Admitted students who intend to enroll must submit a certification of finances from a bank stating that sufficient funds are available to cover the cost of a Lesley education.

An I-20 form, which is required for obtaining a U.S. student visa, will be provided after the student has been accepted and has submitted both the certification of finances and the required enrollment deposit signifying their intent to enroll. The certification of Finances must be dated and submitted no earlier than three months prior to the start of the student’s first semester so as to be a current reflection of funds.

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