Seattle Film Institute English Requirements

Washington, United States

Seattle Film Institute (SFI) is the Pacific Northwest's only nationally accredited film school, located in Seattle, Washington. It offers accelerated undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MFA/MM/MA) programs in Filmmaking, Acting for Film, Digital Arts, Animation, Game Design, Producing, and Film Composition, with on-campus, online, and low-residency options. SFI is known for hands-on, mentor-based instruction led by working industry professionals.

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Seattle Film Institute accepts TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need TOEFL iBT 79.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English Test	Unknown
TOEFL iBT	79
IELTS Academic	Unknown
PTE Academic	Unknown
Cambridge English	Unknown

Sources: sfi.edu/international-students ↗

Graduate requirements

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

Duolingo English Test	Unknown
TOEFL iBT	79
IELTS Academic	Unknown
PTE Academic	Unknown
Cambridge English	Unknown

Sources: sfi.edu/international-students ↗

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Frequently asked questions

What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Seattle Film Institute?+

Undergraduate admission to Seattle Film Institute requires TOEFL iBT 79 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

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