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The University will consider equivalent certificates and 2. Show grades received for each subject, and Table of Equivalent Scores on tests of English Language Proficiency
grades from other educational systems by evaluating them 3. Be attested by the issuing school, the issuing board,
using the World Education Services (www.wes.org) or the and the UAE Ministry of Education (for Certificates
on-line education database for education systems and from all the United Arab Emirates except Abu Dhabi ELI Courses IELTS Scores Overall iBT Scores ITP Scores EMSAT Scores
academic institutions around the world (www.classbase. (attested from Abu Dhabi Educational Council)
com). The International Academic Credential Evaluation IELTS 2 4.5 45 - 60 450 - 499 950 - 1075
Services will convert educational credentials from any If a certificate is issued by a school in the UAE that is IELTS 1 4.0 41 - 44 437 - 449 825 - 925
country in the world into their U.S. equivalents. It describes governed by an educational authority in another country,
each certificate, diploma or degree that the student has it should be attested by the official educational authorities GENERAL ENGLISH 2 3.5 19 - 40 347 - 436 675 - 800
earned and states its academic equivalency in the United of the country of study, such as the British Council, the
States. embassy of the country, and the Ministry of Education, UAE. GENERAL ENGLISH 1 3.0 18 below 346 below Below 675
International Students Required If the certificate is from a government school in the GCC Pearson PTE
Countries (Gulf Cooperative Council Countries), the
IESOL/SESOL
Documents certificate then needs to be attested by the Ministry of EmSAT TOEFL IELTS Cambridge City and Guilds Academic
Education of the issuing country. If a certificate is issued Academic
The following documents must be received along with the by a school in the GCC that is governed by an educational
application fee as per the published Abu Dhabi University authority in another country, it should be attested by the 950 -1075 450 (133 CBT, 45 iBT) 4.5 147-153 A2/B1 Borderline 31-35
fee schedule: official educational authorities of the country of study, such B1/B2Borderline
• A high school certificate duly attested by the Ministry as the British Council, the embassy of the country, and the 1100 – 1225 500 (173 CBT, 61 iBT) 5.0 154-161 (B1 First Class Pass) 36-41
Ministry of Education in the country of study.
of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Embassy
of UAE in the country where the certificate is issued. Submission of Equivalency letters (from Ministry of 1250 – 1375 530 (197 CBT, 71 iBT) 5.5 162-168 B2 Pass 42-49
Students who are not able to attest their certificates Education in UAE) is required for all certificates issued 1400 - 1525 550 (213 CBT,79-80 iBT) 6.0 176-184 B2 Pass 50-57
and transcripts on time may be conditionally admitted Outside UAE.
for one semester. By the end of the semester they If the certificate is from a licensed school accredited in English course considered for AP/IB/AL/AS average 70%
should have attested all their papers or their accounts
will be on hold. another country and governed by an educational authority, 3. A minimum overall score of 5.0 on the academic (EmSAT, TOEFL, IELTS or other certification approved by
recognized councils, or accrediting associations in that
• A copy of the student’s passport (valid for at least 6 country, it must: version of the International English Language Testing the Commission) demonstrating the required language
months); System (IELTS), or competency scores for full admission; all admission
• Passport-size photograph; 1. Be an original certificate or a notarized copy, 4. 500 + in the Institutional TOEFL (ITP) which is requirement must be met by the student.
2. Show grades received for each subject, and administered by AMIDEAST.
• A letter of adequate funds (5000 USD or convertible Credit should not be counted twice towards awards.
currency for tuition, accommodation and cost of 3. Be attested by: 5. Others as mentioned in the above table Therefore, credit cannot be transferred from a BA/BSc/
living); and a. the official education authorities of the country of BBA degree that the student has already achieved to the
• A standard form indicating that the applicant will abide study, e.g. Ministry of Education, British Council, etc., The TOEFL or IELTS tests should have been taken no more one he/she is planning to pursue. This is different from a
student transferring some portions (credits) taken during
than two years prior to admission to Abu Dhabi University
by the Abu Dhabi University rules and regulations. b. the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country of study, while EMSAT must be taken within 18 months. In case his or her studies and bringing them into a new award.
• Police Clearance c. the Embassy of the UAE in the country of study, or Abu Dhabi University doubts the authenticity of the However, credit transfer from a Diploma or an A Level
the embassy of that country in the UAE plus the TOEFL/IELTS certificate, the student will be requested to sit degree to a Bachelor degree is acceptable.
• Good conduct letter from the school Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, and for the ITP TOEFL test at Abu Dhabi University. Students The conditions for the transfer of undergraduate credits
If the applicant meets the admissions requirement of d. If b) and c) are not possible, the authenticity of the who do not meet the English Proficiency as stated above are as follow:
Abu Dhabi University, and after he/she decides to join Abu certificate can be verified through the embassy are required to take the Intensive English Levels offered by
Dhabi University, a proof of payment of the International of the country of origin and the Ministry of the English Language Institute (ELI). 1. Students transferring from other institutions into the
Student Fee will be required. Foreign Affairs in the UAE. same program major, should be in good academic
standing (for undergraduates, a minimum CGPA
Authentication English Proficiency Credit Transfer of a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent) based on the
Undergraduate students may apply for a credit transfer teaching, learning and assessment system employed
in the organization at which they initially enrolled,
The University has the responsibility of verifying the All students applying for admission to the university will for courses, taken at a licensed institution, or other
authenticity of certificates presented by applicants. To need to meet one of the following English proficiency organization approved by the Commission in the UAE, or demonstrated by certified transcripts or other
satisfy the following conditions of attestation, certificates requirements to be able to enroll in the university and recognized institutions of higher learning located outside evidence;
issued by secondary schools following the UAE curriculum register courses after the admission: the UAE; prior to joining ADU only when they first apply for 2. The transfer of credits may be accepted towards
must:
1. EMSAT English 1100 taken within the last 18 months, or admission to ADU. fulfilling the requirements for a university degree
1. Be original certificates or a notarized copy, provided they are deemed equivalent (relevant and
2. 61 on the internet-based version of the TOEFL (iBT), or All transfer students required to present a valid certification at the appropriate level of study) to a specific course

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