Advanced language skills in a second language are required for most graduate programs. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum language requirements in one of our core languages or in an approved non-core language. Proficiency may be documented, for all languages except English, with official transcripts or explained in the application for admission. Required skills include reading, writing, speaking and listening. Core languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Japanese, Korean (Translation and Interpretation only), Russian, and Spanish.
Non-core languages may be studied if permission is granted by the Graduate School of Language and Educational Linguistics (email languages@miis.edu or call 831-647-4185). An additional fee will be charged each semester of study for a non-core language. (Non-core languages cannot be approved for Translation and Interpretation programs.)
Non-native Speakers of English must submit an official TOEFL or IELTS score report. Applicants who are not certain whether they are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score report should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their language background.
Language Prerequisites by Graduate Program:
Graduate School of International Policy Studies
Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation
Graduate School of Language and Educational Linguistics
Fisher Graduate School of International Business
All of the Master of Arts programs in GSIPS have the same language prerequisites.
Language Requirement for Native Speakers of English
Minimum Language Requirements
Two years of recent successful college-level language or the equivalent (except for Arabic)
Arabic: 1 year for fall entry (1 ½ years for spring entry) of recent successful college-level language or the equivalent
Evaluating your Language Skills
To help evaluate language skills (other than English or Arabic), students may download a Diagnostic Language Test from our website (www.miis.edu/languages.html). The test is self-administered and will help you evaluate your level of language proficiency in reading and writing your chosen language. Please note that admitted students will be required to demonstrate advanced reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension skills in their language of study during New Student Orientation. Since only advanced language courses (3rd and 4th year college level) are offered during the academic year, students who do not have the minimum level of proficiency are strongly encouraged to consider beginning their studies by enrolling in an intensive language program at the Institute or at Middlebury College in order to bring their language skills up to the appropriate level.
Language Requirement for Non-native Speakers of English
It is presumed that non-native speakers of English will study English as their second language. Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.
- TOEFL minimums: 550 (paper) 213 (computer) 80 (internet)
- IELTS minimums: 6.5 overall score with no sub-score below 6.0 on the Academic module
Applicants who wish to study a language other than English must submit a higher TOEFL or IELTS score report and submit an official college/university transcript showing two years of recent successful language training in their proposed language of study.
- TOEFL minimums: 620 (paper) 260 (computer) 105 (internet)
- IELTS minimums: 7.5 overall score with no sub-score below 7.0 on the Academic module
- Non-native speakers of English who obtain a bachelor’s degree at an accredited US college/university may have the TOEFL or IELTS exams requirement waived for admission; however, they will still be required to take the English Language Proficiency Exam during New Student Orientation. Waiver requests should be made to the Admissions Office.
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All applicants to GSTI must be at near-native proficiency in English and at least one other language: Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, or Spanish. All students must submit an Early Diagnostic Test (EDT) in their proposed languages of study with their application. The test is self-administered and will be evaluated by GSTI. To request an EDT, contact the Admissions Office at (831) 647-4123.
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Language Requirement for Non-native Speakers of English
Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.
- TOEFL minimums: 600 (paper) 250 (computer) 100 (internet)
- IELTS minimums: 7.0 overall score, 7.0 on listening and reading sub-scores and no sub-score below 6.5 on writing and speaking on the Academic module
MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Native English Speakers
There is no language requirement for TESOL students. Any student who wants to take a language course must be able to demonstrate that he/she can work at a third-year college level or higher in their language of study (Arabic at a second-year college level for fall entry/fifth-semester college level for spring entry). Language Placement Tests are given during New Student Orientation.
MA Teaching a Foreign Language
The Teaching a Foreign Language program requires students to demonstrate a high proficiency (4th year college-level or higher) in the teaching language. Applicants must submit a two-to-three page writing sample on any topic and complete a telephone interview in the teaching language (language faculty will contact students by e-mail or phone to arrange an interview).
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Two-Year MBA
Language Requirement for Native Speakers of English
Two years of recent successful college-level language or the equivalent (except for Arabic)
Arabic: 1 year for fall entry (1 ½ years for spring entry) of recent successful college-level language courses or the equivalent
Evaluating your Language Skills
To help evaluate language skills (other than English or Arabic), students may download a Diagnostic Language Test from our website (www.miis.edu/languages.html). The test is self-administered and will help you evaluate your level of language proficiency in reading and writing your chosen language. Please note that admitted students will be required to demonstrate advanced reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension skills in their language of study during New Student Orientation. Since only advanced language courses (3rd and 4th year college level) are offered during the academic year, students who do not have the minimum level of proficiency are strongly encouraged to consider beginning their studies by enrolling in an intensive language program at the Institute or at Middlebury College in order to bring their language skills up to the appropriate level.
Language Requirement for Non-native Speakers of English
It is presumed that non-native speakers of English will study English as their second language. Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.
- TOEFL minimums: 550 (paper) 213 (computer) 80 (internet)
- IELTS minimums: 6.5 overall score with no sub-score below 6.0 on the Academic module
Applicants who wish to study a language other than English must submit a higher TOEFL or IELTS score report and submit an official college/university transcript showing two years of recent successful language training in their proposed language of study.
- TOEFL minimums: 620 (paper) 260 (computer) 105 (internet)
- IELTS minimums: 7.5 overall score with no sub-score below 7.0 on the Academic module
Non-native speakers of English who obtain a bachelor’s degree at an accredited US college/university may have the TOEFL or IELTS exams requirement waived for admission; however, they will still be required to take the English Language Proficiency Exam during New Student Orientation. Waiver requests should be made to the Admissions Office.
Advanced Entry MBA
Language Requirement for Native Speakers of English
Three years of recent successful college-level language or the equivalent (except for Arabic)
Arabic: 2 years for fall entry (2 ½ years for spring entry) of recent successful college level language courses or the equivalent
Proficiency may be documented with official transcripts or explained in the application for admission.
Students with only two years of college-level language may be admitted to the Advanced Entry MBA program but will be required to take 4 additional language credits in addition to the regular MBA curriculum.
Evaluating your Language Skills
(See Two-Year MBA information)
Language Requirement for Non-native Speakers of English
It is presumed that non-native speakers of English will study English as their second language. Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency by submitting scores from either the TOEFL or IELTS examinations.
- TOEFL minimums: 600 (paper) 250 (computer) 100 (internet)
- IELTS minimums: 7.0 overall score, 7.0 on listening and reading sub-scores and no sub-score below 6.5 on writing and speaking on the Academic module
Applicants who wish to study a language other than English must submit a higher TOEFL or IELTS score report and submit an official college/university transcript showing three years of recent successful language training in their proposed language of study.
- TOEFL minimums: 620 (paper) 260 (computer) 105 (internet)
- IELTS minimums: 7.5 overall score with no sub-score below 7.0 on the Academic module
MBA Plus Programs
These programs are designed for native speakers of English with limited second language background. Applicants should contact the Enrollment Manager for FGSIB by e-mail at fgsib@miis.edu or call 831-647-6586 to discuss their language background and determine the best plan for meeting the language requirement prior to submitting an application. Summer enrollment in an intensive language program at the Monterey Institute or Middlebury College is typically required prior to enrollment.
Peace Corps Master’s International MBA
Applicants must meet the same language requirements for either the Two-Year MBA or the Advanced Entry MBA program.
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