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American Film Institute English Requirements

California, United States

The American Film Institute (AFI) is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, dedicated to championing the moving image as an art form. Its AFI Conservatory offers a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program in six filmmaking disciplines and is consistently ranked among the top film schools in the United States. The Conservatory does not offer undergraduate degree programs and admits students only once per year for the fall term.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

American Film Institute accepts TOEFL iBT, Duolingo English Test, and IELTS Academic for international admission.

Graduate requirements

The university-wide standard for graduate and postgraduate international applicants. Individual programs may require higher scores.

Duolingo English TestUnknown
TOEFL iBT100
IELTS AcademicUnknown
PTE AcademicUnknown
Cambridge EnglishUnknown

Sources: conservatory.afi.com/international-applicants

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Requirements are read from American Film Institute's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.