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English Proficiency Requirement

Since English is the language of instruction at LAU, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This may be determined in one of the following ways:

1. Passing LAU's English Entrance Examination (EEE) with a minimum score of 500.


2. Achieving a minimum score of 193 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 525 in the paper-based TOEFL or 71 in the internet-based.

Applicants with EEE scores between 500 and 549 and/or 193 and 230 in TOEFL (computer-based) or 525 and 573 (paper-based) or its equivalent in the internet-based will have to register for ENG 009 (Remedial English), a three non-credit course (three hours of instruction weekly, with no credits counted after completion of the course).

Applicants with EEE scores in the range of 550-599, or TOEFL scores of 233-260 (computer-based) or 577-625 (paper-based) or its equivalent in the internet-based will be exempted from ENG 009 (Remedial English), a three non-credit course.

Applicants with EEE scores in the range of 600-649, or TOEFL scores of 263-297 (computer-based) or 627-673 (paper-based) or its equivalent in the internet-based will be exempted from ENG 009, and ENG 101 (English I).

Applicants with EEE scores above 650, or TOEFL scores above 297 (computer-based) or 673 (paper-based) or its equivalent in the internet-based will be exempted from ENG009, ENG101 (English I), and ENG 102 (English II).