English Language requirement

Applicants may present any of the following to fulfil the English Language requirement:

Test Minimum Acceptable Score

EL1119 C6
IELTS 6.0
MUET 200
'O' Level English C6
550 for paper-based / 213 for computer-
TOEFL based /
79-80 for internet-based*

* For TOEFL score comparison table, please refer to

http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/TOEFL_iBT_Score_Comparison_Tables.pdf

Please note that only TOEFL and / or IELTS scores obtained in the five years leading up
to 15 March of the year of application will be considered. For instance, for applications
closing on 28 March 2010, the validity period for the scores is from 28 March 2005 to 28
March 2010 (both dates inclusive).

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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT I and SAT II) Requirements

SAT I - Reasoning Test

SAT I consist of 3 Sections, Critical Reading Section, Writing Section and Mathematics
Section. The minimum acceptable Reasoning Test scores are 600 for the Critical Reading
Section, 600 for the Writing Section, and 650 for the Mathematics Section.

For SAT I, all 3 Sections (i.e. Critical Reading Section, Writing Section and Mathematic
Section) have to be taken in one sitting. Mixing and matching of different sections scores
from various sitting cannot be accepted.

SAT II - Subject Tests

SAT II consists of 3 Subjects Test. The Subject Test, Mathematics Level II is

compulsory. The two other Subjects Tests may be of your choice.

Compulsory subjects for the Subject Tests include :

 • Mathematics Level II ^
• A second subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics Level I)
• A third subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics Level I)

For SAT II, the 3 subjects can be taken in no more than two sittings, but within the period
of one year. All other combinations or mixing of scores cannot be accepted. Please note
that the old test format (SAT I & II) and the new test format (Reasoning Test and Subject
Tests) cannot be combined. The validity of scores is five years, e.g. for applications
closing on 28 February 2010, the validity period is from 28 February 2005 to 28 February
2010 (both dates inclusive).

The second and third subjects should be chosen based on the subject prerequisites of the
courses you are applying for at NUS. For example, if you are applying for Chemical
Engineering, you will need to choose Physics and Chemistry. If, however, you are
applying for Business Administration, you may choose any subjects except Mathematics
Level I.

Please note that IELTS/TOEFL will not be required if applicants wish to apply for
Economics & Law/ Law if they are presenting SAT I and II as their basis for admission.

No minimum Subject Test scores have been stipulated.

^ Mathematics Level II is a compulsory subject for all courses except Law. Applicants
applying for admission to Law may take Mathematics Level I in lieu of Mathematics
Level II.

For more information on Reasoning and Subjects Tests, please visit

www.collegeboard.com.

You may fax your scores to the University directly at (65) 6778 7570
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7570 end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Our institution code is 3720. The score reports
must reach the Office of Admissions by your application closing date failing which your
application will be deemed incomplete and withdrawn from consideration.