FAQs

  • Exemption: Exemption from a course using test scores; no credit will be given. "Students are not required to take the course for which they are seeking exemption, but are required to take other courses to fulfill the number of credits for graduation. Applicants who apply for exemption from Basic English do not need to take Basic English, but must take and earn 2 credits of Liberal Studies courses to fulfill the total number of graduation credits. (Please contact the Center for Liberal Studies if you have any questions about Liberal Studies credits or courses.)

Example of Exemption: If James applies for exemption from the Fundamental English course and passes, he will not need to take the course. However, according to regulations, James must take an additional 2 credits of general education courses to fulfill the graduation credit requirements.

  • Credit: Credit for courses taken; credit given. "No courses are required to be taken for credit" and "The number of credits for the class will count toward graduation."

Example of Credit Transfer: If Mary applies for credit transfer for the Fundamental English course and passes, she will not need to take the course. Additionally, according to regulations, Mary gets the 2 credits for the Fundamental English course.

The school English exam is only a "simulation test for the TOEIC exam, which can be regarded as a reference and basis for self-assessment when taking the formal TOEIC exam." Because it does not have the credibility of a formal certification exam,Cannot be used as a basis for exemption applicationThe

To uphold students' right to education, and clearly distinguish between "Credit Transfer" and "Exemption," the regulations have been revised.
The "Credit Transfer" is mean to be: "Students who have completed a course of 18 weeks and achieved a course grade" are eligible for transferring credits for a similar course.
The "Exemption," on the other hand, allows students to bypass the requirement to take a specific course based on exam results, special experiences, or other stipulated conditions, but the credits are not given.

Regulations

Exemption

Foundation Program

Students from grades 109-113

  • English scores for academic tests or subject tests must beAverageor above (Application only during enrollment)
  • Achieved the above average band or higher score in the English section of the TVE Joint College Entrance Examination (Only available at the time of admission)
  • An English proficiency test result that meets CEFR B1 level.
    (Only tests taken within the admission or three year before admission are considered valid)
  • Submit proof of course attendance at a foreign high school taught entirely in English

Students after grade 114 (inclusive)

  • English scores for academic tests or subject tests must beAbove Averageor above (Application only during enrollment)
  • TongcedaTop label (Application only during enrollment)
  • English License AchievementCEFR B2Grade
    (Valid only if grades are earned during the first three years of schooling or while enrolled in school.)
  • Submit proof of course attendance at a foreign high school taught entirely in English
Foreign Language Course

English License AchievementCEFR B2Grade level or above (exempted for enrollment in grades 107-108 only)

Important Notes:

  • Grades 107-108: Foreign language courses may be waived for enrollment in grades 107-108, up to a maximum of 2 credits of foreign language courses.
  • After 109: Foreign language courses are required and cannot be waived.
  • Second Foreign Language courses in the same language as the major cannot be counted towards foreign language course credits.
  • Foreign students taking courses in the official language of their home country after the 113th grade (and beyond) are not eligible for credit for foreign language courses.

Credit (for transfer and exchange students only)

Foundation Program
Foreign Language Course

Transfer students applying for course credit for Liberal Studies English and foreign language credits must provide a list of credits completed at their previous school.Course Outline,Original transcriptsThe