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Studying abroad with a low IELTS or TOEFL score is challenging but not impossible. Some universities offer conditional admission, allowing enrollment after completing an English language preparatory course. Alternatively, consider institutions in non-English speaking countries where programs are taught in the local language or have lower English proficiency requirements.<\/p>\n

Another option is applying to community colleges or pathway programs, which often have more lenient score criteria. Always check specific university policies, as some may waive language tests for applicants from English-medium schools or with relevant work experience. Improving your score through retakes remains the most straightforward solution for broader opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"question-category":[404],"class_list":["post-4725","question","type-question","status-publish","hentry","question-category-overseas-education"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCan I study abroad with a low IELTS\/TOEFL score? - ListyFy<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to study abroad with a low IELTS\/TOEFL score through conditional admission, language courses, or alternative destinations. 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