Rules of English Proficiency Requirements for Undergraduate
Students by Department of Public Policy and Management at I-Shou
University
Adopted on October 15, 2008 at the fourth meeting of the
Departmental Affairs Council in the first semester of the
academic year 2008
Adopted on November 7, 2008 at the first meeting of the
Curriculum Committee of the Department in the first
semester of the academic year 2008
Amendments adopted on January 14, 2009 at the seventh
meeting of the Departmental Affairs Council in the first
semester of the academic year 2008
Adopted on May 1, 2009 at the first meeting of the
Curriculum Committee of the Department in the second
semester of the academic year 2008
Amendments adopted on October 29, 2012 at the sixth
meeting of the Departmental Affairs Council in the first
semester of the academic year 2012
Adopted on October 30, 2012 at the first meeting of the
Curriculum Council of the Department in the first semester
of the academic year 2012
Amendments adopted on March 7, 2013 at the first meeting
of the Departmental Affairs Council in the second semester
of the academic year 2012
Adopted on October 11, 2013 at the first meeting of the
Curriculum Council of the Department in the first semester
of the academic year 2013
Amendments adopted on October 16, 2013 at the third
meeting of the Departmental Affairs Council in the first
semester of the academic year 2013
Amendments ratified and promulgated by the President on
MM DD, 2012
I.
Legal Basis
The Rules of English Proficiency Requirements for Undergraduate Students by Department
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of Public Policy and Management at I-Shou University (hereinafter referred to as the
“Rules”) are formulated by the Department of Public Policy and Management (hereinafter
referred to as the “Department”) in accordance with the Regulations for Assessment of Basic
Competence for Graduation Eligibility for Students of I-Shou University.
II.
Purpose
The purpose of formulating the Rules is to enhance students’ English proficiency and to help
students draw up plans for further education and future employment.
III.
Scope of Application
The Rules shall apply to daytime undergraduate students (transfer students included) admitted
to the Department in and after the academic year 2009. Meanwhile, daytime undergraduate
students (transfer students included) admitted in the academic year 2010 and thereafter shall
meet the assessment criteria of English Proficiency and Information Competency to be
eligible for graduation.
IV.
English proficiency tests and criteria are as follows:
No.
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English Proficiency Test
General English Proficiency Test
(GEPT)
Test of English as a Foreign
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Language
Passing Criteria/Score for All
Students
First Stage of Intermediate Level
PBT/ITP 460
IBT 57
(TOEFL)
Test of English for International
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Communication
550
(TOEIC)
International English Language
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Testing System
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(IELTS)
National English Test in
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Proficiency for All on the Web
(NETPAW)
Intermediate Level
(Listening and Reading)
College Student English
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Proficiency Test
Level 1: 230
(CSEPT)
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Foreign Language Proficiency Test
(FLPT)
Cambridge Main Suite
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195
Preliminary English Test
(PET)
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Business Language Testing Service
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V.
(BULATS)
Global English Test
ALTE Level 2
B1
(GET)
Implementation
1.
In addition to earning required credits prescribed by the Department, students are
eligible to graduate only after they meet the graduation requirements of English
proficiency within the prescribed duration of study as well as take and complete a
course offered by the Department, which is taught in English before graduation.
2. Students who fulfill the criteria on English proficiency specified above shall submit an
application and the test report to the Department for approval two weeks prior to the end
of every semester. After the application is approved, the non-credit bearing course on
English Proficiency will be registered as “Passed.” Students who pass this course by
submitting valid test reports are not required to register such course.
VI.
Remedial measures for failure to fulfill the criteria
Students who have failed to pass any of the English Proficiency tests are required to take the
course “English Proficiency” exclusively offered to junior and senior students either by the
Department or the Center for General Education during summer or winter vacations. The
fees for such courses shall be the same as those for summer courses. Once students pass the
evaluation test after completing the course, their test score for “English Proficiency” will be
marked as “Passed.” If any student has taken any of the aforementioned English Proficiency
tests once every academic year, and the total number of attendance is three or more, the
University will subsidize half of the course fees, but for once only.
VII.
By submitting the test report or relevant documents, students who have failed the
assessment which is recognized by off-campus accredited organizations for “Information
Competency” or the Office of Library and Information Services of the University for two
times or more may apply for volunteering in computer labs or managing the website of the
Department for 120 hours or more per semester and for at least two consecutive semesters.
In addition, an applicant shall also submit documents for concrete contribution and
achievement along with the volunteering record to the Department. Applicants’ test score for
“Information Competency” will be marked as “Passed” once the applications and documents
submitted are verified and approved.
VIII.
The Rules become effective after reviewed and adopted by the Departmental Affair Council
and the College Affairs Council and ratified by the President. The same procedure applies to
any amendment to the Guidelines.
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Note：In the event of any disputes or misunderstanding as to the interpretation of the language or
terms of these Rules, the Chinese language version shall prevail.
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