Courses/Levels

We currently offer three levels of English courses, Levels 3–5, which will help you learn English for your academic and professional life. The chart below provides guidance regarding potential placement based on your scores on English proficiency exams. Our English Language Institute advisors will review all proficiency scores available to make a final determination about appropriate placement.

If you have any questions, please contact us at eli@nyit.edu.

Levels and Placement Scores

ELI Level CEFR/ACTFL Equivalent Placement Scores
Level 3:
Mid-Intermediate Academic English
CEFR: B1.1
ACTFL: Intermediate Mid–Intermediate High
TOEFL iBT: 41–52
TOEFL ITP: 437–473
IELTS: 5.0
PTE: 36–41
OOPT: 41–60
Versant EPT: 46–55
Duolingo 75–80
Level 4:
High Intermediate Academic English
CEFR: B1.2
ACTFL: Advanced Low
TOEFL iBT: 53-64
TOEFL ITP: 477-510
IELTS: 5.5
PTE: 42–49
OOPT: 61–80
Versant EPT: 56–60
Duolingo 85–90
Level 5:
Advanced Academic English
CEFR: B2
ACTFL: Advanced Mid
TOEFL iBT: 65–78
TOEFL ITP: 513–547
IELTS: 6.0*
PTE: 50–52
OOPT: 81–99
Versant EPT: 61–65
Duolingo 95–100
*Students are eligible for full admission to New York Tech with an IELTS score of 6. However, it is aligned to proficiency level 5.

Contact Us

Michael Schiavi
Coordinator
English Language Institute
mschiavi@nyit.edu