Lake Forest Academy English Requirements
Illinois, United States
Lake Forest Academy (LFA) is a co-educational college preparatory school for boarding and day students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lake Forest, Illinois, about 30 miles north of Chicago. It is known for its rigorous academics, diverse international student body (22% international, representing 40+ countries), and strong college matriculation. It was named the No. 1 private school in Illinois by Niche in 2026.
Quick answer
Lake Forest Academy accepts Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, and TOEFL iBT for international admission.
Undergraduate requirements
The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.
| Duolingo English Test | No published minimum | |
| TOEFL iBT | No published minimum | |
| IELTS Academic | No published minimum | |
| PTE Academic | Unknown | |
| Cambridge English | Unknown |
Sources: lfanet.org/admissions/faqs ↗
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