Language Assessments

Language assessment interviews are offered every July and August, and at the end of each term in December and May.

Students who have not yet met the language requirement should take an oral communications skills course. We will recommend the best option based on a student's specific case. After completing a semester-long course, students are eligible to schedule a new...

The results for the English Language Requirement are “Met” or “Not Met.”  This maps to your English proficiency milestone in my.harvard. Students who meet the requirement do not need to take further action, though we may offer suggestions to help with...

Be ready to speak! No other preparation is needed as the interview is  designed to allow students to demonstrate their ability with spoken English. The interviewer may ask about a range of topics related to daily life, interests, and academic work...

Harvard Griffin GSAS emails incoming students about the language requirement in June and then the Bok Center contacts students to schedule a 30-minute interview. Results of the interview may be communicated directly during the appointment or within a week...

Incoming G1 students with TOEFL speaking scores 25 and below or IELTS speaking scores 7.5 and below will receive an invitation to schedule a language interview with the Bok Center. Interviews for incoming G1 students are scheduled in the summer before...

The graduate school’s English proficiency policy is to ensure all PhD students are able to communicate in English effectively as students, researchers, and Teaching Fellows. Harvard Griffin GSAS considers a student’s incoming TOEFL or IELTS scores...