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English language requirements

Learn about the English skills needed to join us at the International College.

Acceptable language qualifications

We teach in English. To join our undergraduate or postgraduate courses, you must prove your English language skills. We accept a range of qualifications, some of which are listed. 

If your qualification is not listed, please contact our admissions team.

Qualification

Foundation

Year one

Pre-masters
IELTS Academic 5.5 (5.5) 5.5 (5.5) 6.0 (5.5)
IELTS UKVI Academic 5.5 (5.5) 5.5 (5.5) 6.0 (5.5)
IELTS Online 5.5 (5.5) 5.5 (5.5) 6.0 (5.5)
PTE Academic 59 overall (no component below 59) 59 overall (no component below 59) 61 overall (no component below 59)
PTE Academic UKVI 59 overall (no component below 59) 59 overall (no component below 59) 61 overall (no component below 59)
TOEFL iBT 72 overall with minimum
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Speaking: 20
Writing: 17		 72 overall with minimum
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Speaking: 20
Writing: 17		 79 overall with minimum
Listening: 17
Reading: 18
Speaking: 20
Writing: 17
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 Communicator Written Exam overall pass with no section below 33/50 and B2 Communicator Spoken Exam overall pass with min. 33/50 B2 Communicator Written Exam overall pass with no section below 33/50 and B2 Communicator Spoken Exam overall pass with min. 33/50 B2 Communicator Written Exam overall pass with no section below 33/50 and B2 Communicator Spoken Exam overall pass with min. 33/50
LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator Written Exam overall pass with no section below 33/50 and B2 Communicator Spoken Exam overall pass with min. 33/50 B2 Communicator Written Exam overall pass with no section below 33/50 and B2 Communicator Spoken Exam overall pass with min. 33/50 B2 Communicator Written Exam overall pass with no section below 33/50 and B2 Communicator Spoken Exam overall pass with min. 33/50
LanguageCert Academic (SELT) Overall 60 with min. Listening: 60; Speaking: 60; Reading: 60; Writing: 60 Overall 60 with min. Listening: 60; Speaking: 60; Reading: 60; Writing: 60 Overall 65 with min. Listening: 60; Speaking: 60; Reading: 60; Writing: 60
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - SELT if taken in UK test centres ISE II overall pass ISE II overall pass ISE II overall pass with distinction
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) - taken in test centres abroad ISE II overall pass ISE II overall pass ISE II overall pass with distinction
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