Depending on the student's level of English language ability*, they may be in the Global Pathway to Fashion program for either one or two semesters. Upon successful completion of the Global Pathway program, the student will begin full-time coursework toward their LIM degree.
- A student who has a TOEFL score between 65 and 72, or the equivalent score from another approved English language proficiency exam (see LIM International Student English Proficiency Policy), or are enrolled at one of LIM College's partner ESL schools and have completed at minimum the intermediate level, will be admitted into the Global Pathway to Fashion program (and the student's chosen LIM degree program) for two semesters.
- A student who has a TOEFL score between 73 and 79, or the equivalent score from another approved English language proficiency exam (see LIM International Student English Proficiency Policy), or are enrolled at one of LIM College's partner ESL schools and have completed at minimum the intermediate level, will be admitted into the Global Pathway to Fashion program (and the student's chosen LIM degree program) for one semester.
- If a student achieves a TOEFL score of 80, or the equivalent score from another approved English language proficiency exam (see LIM International Student English Proficiency Policy), or are enrolled at one of LIM College's partner ESL schools and have completed an equivalent level, may be admitted directly to the degree program or may still be required to complete the one/two semester Global Pathway to Fashion program at the discretion of the admissions personnel based on their interview.
*LIM COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE ALL DECISIONS REGARDING ENGLISH LANGUAGE ABILITY.