Official English proficiency exam results are required.
In addition to the general admission requirements, all international applicants whose primary/native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English.
This requirement may be waived for native English speakers who are citizens of any of the following countries and attend schools where English is the primary language of instruction: England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Singapore, India, South Africa and Common Wealth Caribbean (Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and Grenadines, and Trinidad and Tobago).
Official test scores should be sent directly by the testing agency to the Admissions office. The following are acceptable ways to demonstrate English proficiency:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL):
- Internet-based Test (IBT): A score of 80 or higher is required for consideration to our BFA Programs.
- TOEFL IBT Home Edition: A score of 80 or higher is required for consideration to our BFA Programs.
- TOEFL Essentials Test: A score of 8.5 or higher is required for consideration to our BFA Programs
- SVA does not accept MyBEST TOEFL scores.
- SVA’s code is 2835.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): A minimum score of 6.5. IELTS is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), the British Council and IDP Education Australia: IELTS Australia.
- Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: A score of 176 or higher, earned within the last five years, is required for consideration to our BFA programs. Scores can be sent to SVA directly via the Cambridge English Student Portal.
- Pearson PTE Academic: A score of 53 or higher for consideration to our BFA Programs.
- Duolingo English Test: A score of 115 or higher is required for consideration to our BFA Programs. Scores can be sent to SVA directly via the Duolingo student portal.
