International Students

International applicants must complete at least one year of study in an American, British or Canadian college environment prior to application.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

English proficiency is considered essential to providing quality patient care and precise communication with patients. Anyone whose native or first language is not English and who has not completed 4 years of undergraduate education in the United States is required to demonstrate their English fluency.

Minimum TOEFL Scores:

• Computer-based: 213
• Paper-based: 550
• Internet-based: 79-80

Test of Spoken English (TSE)

If the Internet-based TOEFL is not taken, the applicant must pass the TSE with a score of 55. The Educational Testing Service administers these examinations in the United States and abroad. Please visit www.ets.org for more information.

 SEVIS

The United States government charges a $200 fee to process international student visas.  Beginning with the class entering Fall, 2010, this fee will be collected from international students accepted into the Yale Physician Associate Program as part of the initial tuition deposit and will be submitted by Yale to the government.