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Table of Equivalent Scores on tests of English Language Proficiency

ELI Courses IELTS Scores Overall iBT Scores ITP Scores EMSAT Scores

IELTS 2 4.5 45 - 60 450 - 499 950 - 1075
IELTS 1 4.0 41 - 44 437 - 449 825 - 925
GENERAL ENGLISH 2 3.5 19 - 40 347 - 436 675 - 800
GENERAL ENGLISH 1 3.0 18 below 346 below Below 675

EmSAT TOEFL IELTS Academic

950 -1075 450 (133 CBT, 45 iBT) 4.5
1100 – 1225 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT) 5.0
1250 – 1375 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT) 5.5
1400 - 1525 550 (213 CBT,79-80 iBT) 6.0

English courses considered for AP/IB/AL/AS average 70%

3. A minimum overall score of 5.0 on the academic (EmSAT, TOEFL, IELTS or other certification approved by
version of the International English Language Testing the Commission) demonstrating the required language
System (IELTS), or competency scores for full admission; all admission
requirement must be met by the student.
4. 500 + in the Institutional TOEFL (ITP) which is
administered by AMIDEAST. Credit should not be counted twice towards awards.
5. Others as mentioned in the above table Therefore, credit cannot be transferred from a BA/BSc/
BBA degree that the student has already achieved to the
The TOEFL or IELTS tests should have been taken no more one he/she is planning to pursue. This is different from a
than two years prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University student transferring some portions (credits) taken during
while EMSAT must be taken within 18 months. In case his or her studies and bringing them into a new award.
Abu Dhabi University doubts the authenticity of the However, credit transfer from a Diploma or an A Level
TOEFL/IELTS certificate, the student will be requested to sit degree to a Bachelor degree is acceptable.
for the ITP TOEFL test at Abu Dhabi University. Students The conditions for the transfer of undergraduate credits
who do not meet the English Proficiency as stated above are as follow:
are required to take the Intensive English Levels offered by
the English Language Institute (ELI). 1. Students transferring from other institutions into the
same program major, should be in good academic
Credit Transfer standing (for undergraduates, a minimum CGPA
of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent) based on the
teaching, learning and assessment system employed
Undergraduate students may apply for a credit transfer in the organization at which they initially enrolled,
for courses, taken at a licensed institution, or other demonstrated by certified transcripts or other
organization approved by the Commission in the UAE, or evidence;
recognized institutions of higher learning located outside
the UAE; prior to joining ADU only when they first apply for 2. The transfer of credits may be accepted towards
admission to ADU. fulfilling the requirements for a university degree
provided they are deemed equivalent (relevant and
All transfer students required to present a valid certification at the appropriate level of study) to a specific course

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