English Proficiency Policy

All international students applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English by submitting the results of one of the following tests with the indicated minimum scores. The scores must be within six months of the application date. Official scores must be sent directly to St. Mary s from the testing agency.

English language proficiency exams are not required for students who have earned a bachelor s degree or equivalent from a non-U.S. university in a country* where the primary language of instruction is English, or from those who have earned a high school, college or university degree in the United States.

Note that application of any exemption from or waiver of the exam is done on a case by case basis and the University has the discretion to require an English language proficiency exam from any student at any time before or after admission if the facts reasonably lead the University to believe that such is necessary to determine the student s actual level of English proficiency.

For specific information on the policy, please visit: https://www.stmarytx.edu/provost/docs/English_Proficiency_Policy_2011.pdf