English as a Second Language (ESL)
At the Madrid campus, placement into English classes is based on the TOEFL, an internationally recognized examination that tests a student’s level of English for academic purposes. We offer the paper-based version of this exam during our orientation program prior to each term (Tuesday, August 28 and Friday, January 11). All non-native speakers of English should plan on taking this exam on these dates.
Non-native speakers of English are excused from this exam only if they submit to their admissions counselor an official TOEFL score report or documented evidence of their English-language competency (for example, a Higher Level English A2 IB score of 4 or an IELTS minimum band score of 6.0). Contact your admissions counselor or the ESL Director if you have questions about your English placement.
Placement into the English as a Second Language program is as follows:
| TOEFL Score |
Placement
|
Internet-Based: 61 (Writing 14)
Computer-Based: 173 (TWE 3.5)
Paper-Based: 500 (TWE 3.5) |
ESL-111 and ESL-112
|
Internet-Based: 52 (Writing 11)
Computer-Based: 150 (TWE 3.0)
Paper-Based: 470 (TWE 3.0) |
ESL-101 and ESL-102
and
2 Labs (101-102 level) |
Internet-Based: 41 (Writing 9)
Computer-Based: 123 (TWE 2.5)
Paper-Based: 440 (TWE 2.5) |
ESL-091 and ESL-092
and
3 Labs (091-092 level) |
Internet-Based: lower than 41 (Writing 9)
Computer-Based: lower than 123 (TWE 2.5)
Paper-Based: lower than 440 (TWE 2.5) |
ESL-080
|
Note: ESL-080 follows the regular University schedule. In the fall semester, ESL-091-112 classes begin on Wednesday, September 5 and end on Friday, November 30. In the spring semester, ESL classes begin on Tuesday, January 22 and end on Friday, April 18.
ESL CORE
COMPLEMENTARY ESL LABS
