All Cornell students must have a strong command of the English language to be successful in their engagement in their university studies. English proficiency can be demonstrated by one of the following methods:

• You are a U.S. Citizen/Permanent Resident.
• English is your native language.
• English has been the primary language of instruction throughout your secondary school career.

Applicants who do not meet one of those criteria are required to submit an English proficiency exam score from the TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test.
 
For additional information, please visit Cornell's First-Year International Applicants page.