English Proficiency
Trident does not provide English language services or ESL programs. Applicants must meet one of the English proficiency requirements listed below:
- Submit transcripts which demonstrate an appropriate duration of attendance at an institutionally accredited institution where the medium of instruction is English:
| Degree Level |
Minimum Duration of Attendance
|
Undergraduate
|
Earned equivalent of a high school diploma or 24 semester hours of Bachelor’s-level coursework.
|
Graduate
|
Earned equivalent of a conferred Bachelor’s degree or 12 semester hours of graduate-level coursework in a program.
|
Doctorate
|
Earned equivalent of a conferred Master's degree.
|
- Submit transcripts that demonstrate service in the U.S. Armed Forces for one year or greater, with attendance in enlisted-level or officer-level service school courses.
- Present official documents with an appropriate minimum total score for one of the following exams1:
Degree Level
|
TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT)
|
TOEFL Computer-Based Test (CBT)
|
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT)
|
IELTS
|
EIKEN |
Undergraduate
|
61
|
173
|
500 & TWE 4
|
6
|
Grade 2A
|
Graduate
|
71
|
197
|
525 & TWE 4
|
6
|
Grade Pre-1
|
Doctorate
|
79s
|
213
|
550 & TWE 4.5
|
6.5
|
Grade Pre-1
|
1Additional exams and scores may be accepted upon review and approval by the College Dean or designee.