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My offer asks for an overall score of 5.5 with no element less than 5.5 in IELTS

The equivalent minimum score requirements in our accepted English Language tests for an offer condition of 5.5 overall (with no element less than 5.5) in IELTS are listed on this page:

Please note if you are undertaking the International Foundation Programme (IFP) the only acceptable tests are those that are a UKVI SELT unless you do not require a Student Route Visa to study in the UK.

Austria Matura Reifeprufung

2 (gut) in English when both written and oral exams have been taken

Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE)

Grade C

Cambridge English: C1 Advanced 

A score of 162 overall with no element less than 162 

Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency

A score of 162 overall with no element less than 162 

Denmark Studentereksamen

7/12

Duolingo English - For programmes starting in 2024/5

Overall score of 100 with no integrated sub score less than 100

Duolingo English - For programmes starting in 2025/6

Overall score of 100 with no integrated sub score less than 100. (unless your test is less than two years old and was taken before 'Individual' sub scores were released in which case we will accept 'integrated' sub scores)

French Baccalauréat

12/20

GCE English O Level

(From Cambridge Examinations)

Grade C

GCSE English

Grade C or 4

German Abitur

12 in English when taken as a Leistungsfach (major course)

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSS)
4 in English

4 in English

Iceland Studentsprof

8 in English when taken as a compulsory language

IELTS (Academic)

Overall score of 5.5 with no element score less than 5.5

IELTS (Academic) for UKVI SELT

Overall score of 5.5 with no element score less than 5.5

IELTS Online

Overall score of 5.5 with no element score less than 5.5

IGCSE English as a first language

Grade C.

IGCSE English as a second language

Grade B.

Indian Standard XII English - CBSE/ICSE/All India/HSSC boards

70% or higher in English Core/ English Elective or Functional English

Indian Standard XII English - State boards

75% or higher in English Core/ English Elective or Functional English

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education

A minimum of Grade C or 6

LanguageCert Academic SELT

A score of 60 overall with no element less than 60

LanguageCert international ESOL SELT

B2 Certificate with a Pass in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing overall and no element score less than 33

LanguageCert Online

B2 Certificate with a Pass in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing overall and no element score less than 33

Malawi School Certificate of Education

A minimum of Grade C or 6

Mauritian School Certificate in English (awarded by Cambridge)

A minimum of Grade C

National Examinations Council of Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) or Secondary School Leaving Certificate

A minimum of Grade C

NECO Senior School Certificate (we will need to verify NECO certificates with a token and registration number)

A minimum of Grade C or 6

Netherlands VWO

8 (goed) in English

Norway Vitnemal-Vindergaende Opplaering

4 in English

Pearson PTE (Academic)

Overall score of 59 with no area less than 59

Pearson PTE (Academic) UKVI

Overall score of 59 with no area less than 59

South African National Senior Certificate/ Senior Certificate

A minimum of Grade C or 5

Swaziland GCSE in English

A minimum of Grade C

Sweden Fullstandigt Slutbetyg

VG / 4 / C (val godkant) in English

Switzerland Maturita

5 (gut/bien/bene) in English if taken through to the final year

Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP)

Overall score of 5.5 with no element less than 5.5

TOEFL Internet-based test

Overall score of 72 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking

TOEFL at home Internet-based test

Overall score of 72 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking

Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II

Pass overall with Pass in each element

Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III

Pass overall with Pass in each element

Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) IV

Pass overall with Pass in each element

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in English

A minimum of Grade C or 6

WAEC Year 12 Certificate in English (we will need to verify WAEC certificates with the examination number, serial number and pin)

A minimum of Grade C or 6

(A Senior Secondary School Certificate from Ghana with a Grade D in English can be accepted when awarded between 1993 and 2005).

Zambian School Certificate/ General Certificate of Education in English

A minimum of Grade 6

Zimbabwe GCE O level English

A minimum of Grade C

If you cannot see the score for the English language qualification that you are taking please contact the Admissions Team.

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