BA - Major in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing

Academic Requirements

For international students applying to the BA - Major in English with a Concentration in Creative Writing program, the following Academic Requirements must be met:

• International applicants are required to have completed a preparatory program that leads to university entrance in their own country.
• Generally, an academic language arts course and a minimum of four additional university-preparatory courses are required.
• Secondary school applicants need to have achieved in their final year of schooling an average of 70% (5 best scoring academic subjects).
• Applicants who are looking to transfer from another post-secondary institution are required to have an overall GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.3 scale).

Note that Crandall University international applicants are assessed on an individual basis as requirements vary by country. Successful completion of the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

For students from Vietnam, the specific requirement is to have an Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate with a minimum score of 7.

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It is advisable to apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Language Proficiency

English is the language of instruction at Crandall University. Students must possess a mastery of English sufficient to communicate effectively, follow lectures, and write assignments and examinations in English.

Possession of minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission to Crandall University. International applicants must submit proof of ability to follow a university program taught in English. If English is not your first language, please submit official test reports with required scores. Listed below are English language proficiency tests available to international students:

Required scores by testing system:

• IELTS – Academic: minimum overall score of 6.5 with no area less than 6.0. (International English Language Testing System)
• TOEFL-IBT: minimum 90 overall, minimum 21 in each area. (Internet-Based Test)
• TOEFL-CBT: minimum 236 overall, minimum TWE 4.5. (Computer-Based Test)
• TOEFL-PBT: minimum 580 overall, minimum TWE 4.5. (Paper-Based Test)
• CAN-Test: minimum 4.5 overall, minimum 4.0 in each area. (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
• CAEL: minimum band 70 overall, minimum 60 in each area. (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment)
• CLB: minimum 9 overall, minimum 8 in each area. (Canadian Language Benchmarks)
• Duolingo: minimum 115 overall, minimum 95 in each area.
• Cambridge English Scale: minimum overall score of 176 from C1 Advanced. No less than 169 in any paper.
• PTE (Pearson) Academic: minimum score of 56 overall.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.