No TOEFL Required at Green River
Community College

Green River Community College does not require a TOEFL exam in order to attend college. Instead students can take the Green River English Placement Assessment upon arrival to demonstrate proficiency in English and are then placed in appropriate classes. For students who want or need ESL, we provide a full range of classes, and you can take a college class while completing the highest level ESL coursework.  

English Proficiency Requirements for International Students  

International students whose native language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English before being admitted to the college academic program. Students who have not demonstrated proficiency are required to take classes in Green River's Intensive ESL (IESL) Program. 

English proficiency can be demonstrated by meeting any one of the following conditions: 

1.      TOEFL 173/500 or higher on the international TOEFL 

2.     Academic placement on the IESL Placement Test. A score of 85 or higher on the Multiple Choice section of the IESL Placement Test and an academic level proficiency on both the written essay and oral test is considered an indication of academic-level standing.

3.      Successful completion of all Green River IESL Academic Preparation (Level 5) classes. If a student has completed one or more IESL Academic Preparation classes, the student may begin academic studies. Students are required to consult with an IP advisor as to conditions and terms governing IESL/Academic splits.  

4.      IELTS of 5.0 with no band lower than 5.0. 

5.      ELPT of 950 or higher. 

6.      A score of "C" or better in acquiring the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). 

7.      A score of "C" or better in acquiring the Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). 

8.      Completion of the appropriate ESL level at these schools:

Ø      Aspect                                                       Level 6

Ø      EF International Language Schools             Level 7

Ø      ELS Language Schools                              Level 109