Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 2 November 2026
SLU Madrid TOEFL minimums by placement
From SLU Madrid's English language requirements page, which lists the TOEFL iBT on the 1 to 6 scale only.
| Level or programme | TOEFL iBT minimum | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct placement (undergraduate) | 4.5, with 4.0 in reading and writing | Then the SLU English Writing Placement Test |
| One-semester Bridge Program | 4, with 3.5 in reading and writing | Two ESL courses in the first semester |
SLU Madrid TOEFL test rules
SLU Madrid asks every applicant, even native speakers, to show English proficiency unless they meet one of its other placement requirements, such as four years of a U.S. or U.K. secondary curriculum. It recommends the TOEFL because it most closely resembles the U.S. English it prefers, and asks you to use institutional code 7763 so results arrive directly.
For comparison, the same page gives IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in reading and writing) for direct placement and 6.0 (5.0) for the Bridge Program.
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If your TOEFL score is below SLU Madrid's level
With 4 rather than 4.5, you join the Bridge Program: two ESL courses worth six credits that do not count toward your major, alongside up to 12 credits in other subjects, at the full-time tuition rate with merit scholarships applied. SLU Madrid also runs an institutional TOEFL ITP at the start and end of each semester so new students can check their placement.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your SLU Madrid programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What TOEFL score does SLU Madrid need?+
4.5 with 4.0 in reading and writing for direct placement, or 4 with 3.5 for the Bridge Program.
What is SLU Madrid's TOEFL code?+
7763.
Do native English speakers need a TOEFL score?+
Yes, unless they meet another placement requirement such as a U.S. or U.K. secondary curriculum.
What is the Bridge Program?+
A first semester with two ESL courses (six credits that do not count toward the major) plus up to 12 other credits.
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