Students entering Northwest are required to have a reading, writing, and conversational knowledge of the English language.
If the student's native language is not English, then he or she is required to meet minimum score requirements on one of the following tests:
| Standard Testing | Graduate | Undergrad | NIAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169/176 | 162 | 169 |
| Duolingo | 95/100 | 90 | 95 |
| EIKEN | Level 1 (2630/2700) |
Pre-1 (2304) |
Level 1 (2630) |
| GTEC | 1190 | 1100 | 1119 |
| IELTS | 6.0/6.5 | 5.5 | 6 |
| iTEP | 3.7/3.9 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| MET | 50/59 | 46 | 50 |
| PTE | 53 | 44 | 50 |
| SAKAE | N/A | 11-12 | 13-15 |
| TOEFL | 71/79* | 61 | 65 |
| TOEIC | 668/730 | 586 | 624 |
* First score is for MSACS program, second is for all other Graduate programs
