TOEFL Paper-based test: 550,internet-based test:Reading section – 21,Listening section – 18,Speaking section – 23,Writing section – 22 IELTS In addition to the TOEFL, the IELTS is also accepted as proof of English proficiency. The band score of 7.0 is required for admission to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. GRE GRE scores are valid for two years. Thus, for Fall 2018 applicants, GRE scores taken in 2017 and 2015 are valid. The ETS Institution Code for the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is 3087. You do not need to specify a Department Code when requesting test scores be sent to the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.