Proof of English Proficiency
In order to be admitted to Bluegrass Community and Technical College with an F-1 visa, all students whose native language is not English must provide official and recent documentation of English proficiency. The Office of Admissions will not accept scanned copies, unofficial transcripts of English programs, or photocopies of results. Students may submit one of the types of evidence listed below.
Students from English-speaking locations may waive the requirement to provide proof of English proficiency. View the list of English-speaking locations below.
Accepted English Language Tests
| English Language Test Name | Minimum Requirement for Admission | Minimum Scores Required for ESL Pathway Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL, iBT only) |
61 |
32 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 7.5 | 4 |
| International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) | 6 Overall Band Score | 3.5 overall band score |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 95 | 65 |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 50 | 30 |
| EIKEN Test of English Proficiency | 2 | Pre-2 |
| iTEP | 3.4 | 2.2 |
| Language Cert Academic Report | 60 | 40 |
All official English proficiency test score reports must be dated within eighteen (18) months of the first day of classes for the semester for which the applicant is applying.
Prior Coursework
| Evidence | Minimum Requirement for Admission |
|---|---|
| Completion of an accredited intensive English program (IEP)* | Official documentation of program completion |
| Completion of English 101 (freshman composition) at another college or university** | Official transcripts showing completion of classes with grade B or higher |
| Proof of completion for University of Kentucky ESL program at the fifth level or above | Official documentation of program completion |
*IEP-accrediting organizations include the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) and the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).
**Online coursework is not accepted for English proficiency. Course must have been completed at an accredited US or non-US college or university in which English language is the primary language of instruction.
Students who attend and receive a diploma from a U.S. high school or who come from a country with English as the official language are not required to submit proof of English proficiency.
English-Speaking Locations
| Country | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Akrotiri and Dhekelia | Federated States of Micronesia | Mauritius | Seychelles |
| American Samoa | Fiji | Montserrat | Sierra Leone |
| Anguilla | Ghana | Namibia | Singapore |
| Antigua and Barbuda | Gibraltar | Nauru | Sint Maarten |
| Australia | Grenada | New Zealand | Solomon Islands |
| Bahamas | Guam | Nigeria | South Africa |
| Barbados | Guernsey | Niue | South Sudan |
| Belize | Guyana | Norfolk Island | Sudan |
| Bermuda | Hong Kong | Northern Mariana Islands | Tanzania |
| Botswana | India | Pakistan | The Gambia |
| British Indian Ocean Territory | Ireland | Palau | Tonga |
| British Virgin Islands | Isle of Man | Papua New Guinea | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Burundi | Jamaica | Philippines | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Cameroon | Jersey | Pitcairn Islands | Tuvalu |
| Canada | Kenya | Puerto Rico | U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Cayman Islands | Kiribati | Rwanda | Uganda |
| Cook Islands | Lesotho | Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | United Kingdom |
| Curaçao | Liberia | Saint Kitts and Nevis | United States |
| Dominica | Malawi | Saint Lucia | Vanuatu |
| Eswatini | Malta | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Zambia |
| Falkland Islands | Marshall Islands | Samoa | Zimbabwe |
