All of our programs are taught in English and we are required to verify that new learners are proficient in English before they are admitted. You have three options to comply with this: 

  • Provide a certificate from your institution stating that the medium of instruction is English 
  • Provide an English proficiency certificate issued within 2 years (e.g. IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson Test of English) 
  • Take the Duolingo English test directly at their website: https://englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants. 
    • Fee: $59  
    • Share the results with Nexford University by following the instructions here. 
    • Minimum score requirement:  
      • Graduate level programs: 100 
      • Undergraduate level programs: 90 


*Should you choose the first two options, please inform your previous institution/granting organization to send it to transcripts@nexford.org for electronic copies. For paper copies, please refer to the mailing address below: 


Nexford University 

1140 3rd St, NE Suite 200 

Washington DC, 20002