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English Language Requirements

All international students who are accepted into the university are required to take an English proficiency test. Questions about the English language requirements for The Ohio State University can be directed to the Intercultural English Language Programs office. 

All International students who apply for a Graduate Teaching Associateship must first pass a test of spoken English administered by the Spoken English Department. These tests are scheduled each term. For more information, the student can contact the Spoken English Department at 614-292-5005.