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Governing Policy
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Note: System campuses may opt for alternate scoring systems.
| ELP Rating | Test Score Description | TA Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| ELP 1 | You have an ELP of 1 if you scored 27-30 (before Jan. 21, 2026) or 5.5 or 6 (after Jan. 21, 2026) on the TOEFL iBT speaking section, 8.5 or 9 on the speaking section of IELTS, earned 1 on the SETTA, OR passed the GRAD 5105 final exam. | You are eligible for all instructional responsibilities. You are not required to take any courses in the International TA Program |
| ELP 2 | You have an ELP of 2 if you scored 23-26 (before Jan. 21, 2026) or 4.5 or 5 (after Jan. 21, 2026) on the TOEFL iBT speaking section; 7, 7.5 or 8 on the speaking section of IELTS, OR earned 2 on the SETTA, or passed the GRAD 5102 final exam. | You are eligible for all instructional responsibilities but must be enrolled in GRAD 5105 (UMTC) or equivalent course on another UMN campus while working as a TA or instructor in a class, lab, recitation, discussion online or face to face. No International TA Program coursework is required if you are grading, tutoring, holding office hours, or proctoring. |
| ELP 4 | You have an ELP of 4 if you scored 18-22 (before Jan. 21, 2026) or 3.5 or 4 (after Jan. 21, 2026) on the TOEFL iBT speaking section, 6 or 6.5 on the speaking section of IELTS, OR earned 4 on the SETTA. | You are eligible only to tutor, hold office hours, grade or proctor but must be enrolled in GRAD 5102 (UMTC) or equivalent course on another UMN campus while holding a TA position. You are not eligible to teach online or face to face in a class, lab, recitation, or discussion. |
| ELP 5 | You have an ELP of 5 if you scored <18 (before Jan. 21, 2026) or less than 3.5 (after Jan. 21, 2026) on the TOEFL iBT speaking section OR earned 5 on the SETTA. | You are not eligible to hold any TA positions. We recommend these courses through the Minnesota English Language Program (MELP): ESL 3602 or ESL 3551. You may retake the SETTA upon successful completion of any MELP ESL course. |
| No score | You had a Duolingo test score. | Take SETTA to determine ELP and TA eligibility. |
| No score | You were accepted with a language proficiency waiver. | Take SETTA to determine ELP and TA eligibility. |