English Placement Scores
English proficiency is not required to be accepted. However, students who submit the following minimum scores, will be placed directly into English 101 or College/High School program.
For students coming to EvCC from a country outside the US where English is the primary language of instruction, successful completion of one year of academic classes (non-ESL) will allow students to be placed into ENGL& 101.
Secondary School and/or College or University
Cambridge General Certificate of Education (GCE) - O Level
Completion of O level - student is placed into English 101
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)
Completion of C - student is placed into English 101
English Language Schools
ALPS Language School
Completion of level 5 - student is placed into English 98
EF International Language School
Completion of B2 - student is placed into English 101
ELS
Level 109 - student is placed into English 101
Kaplan International Language School
Completion of level C1 - student is placed into English 101
Standardized Tests
ACT Composite (English and Writing)
19 score in Reading and 7 score in Writing - student is placed into English 101
AP English Language and Composition
3 on the English Language and Composition test - student is placed into English 101
Duolingo English Test
| Duolingo Score | Placement |
| 95 | ENGL& 101 |
| 90 | ENGL&/TS/AEP 98 |
| 85 | ENGL&/TS/AEP 97 |
| 80 | IEP 95 |
| 75 | IEP 93 |
The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour for only $49. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which are shared with Everett Community College when you send your results. Certified results are available within 48 hours of the test session.
To Schedule a test, please email englishtest-support@duolingo.com
IELTS
5.5 - student is placed into English 101
SAT Reading/Writing
480 score from reading, writing and language tests (English Language Arts) - student is placed into English 101
STEP/Eiken
Completion of Grade Pre1 - student is placed into English 101
TOEFL
Institutional TOEFL and My Best TOEFL scores are also accepted
| Internet based score ranges (IBT) | Computer-based score ranges (CBT) | Paper-based score ranges (PBT) | ||
| IEP Level 1 | 18 credits: Communications, Reading, Speaking & Listening | 36 and below | 114 and below | 428 and below |
| IEP Level 2 | 18 credits: Communications, Reading, Speaking & Listening | 37 - 44 | 115 – 132 | 429 – 449 |
| AEP Level 3 | 15 credits: Writing, Reading & Grammar | 45 - 52 | 133 - 150 | 450 – 473 |
| AEP Level 4 | 10 credits: Writing & Reading | 53 - 60 | 153 - 170 | 477 – 497 |
| English 101 | 61 | 173 | 500 |
NOTE: If you have an alternative document that demonstrates your English Proficiency, and you do not have one of the listed options here, submit the documentation with your application and we will review it.