English Proficiency Requirements

These requirements vary depending on the college in which you will be enrolled. Most graduate degree programs at Iowa are offered through the Graduate College.

Graduate College Requirements
MBA Program Requirements
JD Program Requirements
LLM Program Requirements

Required English tests for teaching assistants
Graduate students with teaching assistantships at Iowa are required to complete the "Speaking Proficiently in English Assessment Kit," also known as the SPEAK test, to assess their command of spoken English. Students who perform at an acceptable level on the SPEAK test are required to take the English Language Performance Test, or ELPT, in which a presentation is made to an audience.

The SPEAK test and the ELPT are separate from the English Proficiency Evaluation, which also may be required. Affected students will receive more information about these exams from their academic department. Research assistants are not required to take these tests.

Teaching Assistant Preparation in English Program