TOEFL Score at least as follows: Writing 20; Listening 15; Reading 20; Speaking 22. TOEFL scores are valid for only two years. For the Fall 2015 admission cycle, we will only accept exams taken 2013 and later. Any applications where the TOEFL scores are below the minimum listed here, FOR EACH COMPONENT, will not be eligible for review. Please note: as of January 8, 2010, if you are a citizen of Singapore, or if you have received a degree from a university in Singapore, you must now submit TOEFL scores. IELTS The Graduate School requires an overall band score of 7.0 or higher and does not set minimum sub-scores. We are not able to accept IELTS electronically yet. Until Cornell is able to receive electronic IELTS scores please mail or send as an email attachment a LEGIBLE copy of your IELTS scores, including first name, last name, date of birth and test scores to: Cornell University Graduate School, 143 Caldwell Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853, or: gradadmissions@cornell.edu.