Oral English Proficiency Testing
Non-native English speaking graduate students who are prospective teaching assistants at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are encouraged to demonstrate oral English proficiency prior to arriving on campus. The University will accept scores from the following tests: Test of Spoken English (TSE), Internet Based TOEFL (iBT), and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). In addition, the University of Illinois administers the English Proficiency Interview (EPI) on campus.EPI Information
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EPI Overview
EPI Procedures
Resources for EPI Preparation
EPI Dates
Information for Departments
EPI FAQ
The following chart provides minimum score requirements for all non-native speakers of English to be considered for teaching assistantships*
English Proficiency Test |
Minimum Score Required |
Additional information |
EPI |
5 |
Administered at Illinois |
TSE |
50 |
Offered in countries where the TOEFL iBT is not yet available |
TOEFL iBT |
24 (speaking sub-section) |
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IELTS (academic exam) |
8 (speaking sub-section) |