English language Proficiency Requirements

Official copy of English testing score report.

All non-native English speaking students must provide proof of proficiency in the English language as outlined in the chart below.

                        For students submitting TOEFL test results, the ETS WOU code is: 4585

                                                          English Proficiency Exemptions

Applicants are exempt from the English proficiency requirement if either (a) they are a citizen of one of the following countries, or (b) they received, or will receive, a Bachelor’s degree or higher from an institution of higher education that is located in one of the following countries:

Please note!

We do not encourage, expect or require students to obtain services from private recruitment agencies. Please know that WOU receives no profit or financial gain from any agencies or organizations.

Students from the People’s Republic of China, please be aware that Chinese law prescribes limits on what private agencies can legally charge an applicant.

Questions? Call our main office at (503) 838-8425 or email us at global@wou.edu.