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FAQ: What IELTS scores are required to study in USA?

FAQ: What IELTS scores are required to study in USA?

To enter any educational institution in the United States, you need to pass a test confirming your English proficiency - IELTS or TOEFL (the latter is more common in USA).

Private and Public Schools in USA

In US private schools  the average passing score starts from 5.5-6.0. You need to pay attention to the prestige and status of the school, because some schools do not require high knowledge of English (level B2) - B1 is enough, and for others a sufficiently high IELTS score is required.

Bachelor's programs in USA

To enroll in bachelor's programs in the United States,you will need a good level of language - B2, IELTS from 6.0 (average value - 6.5).

Master's programs in USA

In the magistracy in the United States requires a higher level of English skills than for a bachelor's degree - IELTS from 7.0. Many universities accept only from a score of 7.5. An IELTS score of 7.0-7.5 corresponds to levels B2-C1 - fluency in the language.

Doctorate degree

The average value of IELTS results for admission to doctoral studies is from 7.5.

English Courses

English language courses accept students with IELTS results from 5.0. Much depends on the language school that provides courses - some take only from 5.5. But there are also courses for beginners, of course, where students with a level of A1, that is, minimal or almost zero knowledge, go to study.

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