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My offer asks for an overall score of 6.0 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 6.0 overall with no element less than 5.5 in IELTS are shown below:

Cambridge English: C1 Business Higher

A score of 169 overall with no element less than 162.

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

Cambridge English: C1 Advanced

A score of 169 overall with no element less than 162

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

Cambridge English: C2 Proficiency

A score of 169 overall with no element less than 162

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

Duolingo English Test - For programmes starting in 2024/5 (PSE programmes starting in 2023/4)

An overall score of 105 with no integrated sub score less than 100

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

Duolingo English Test - For programmes starting in 2025/6 (PSE programmes starting in 2024/5)

An overall score of 105 with no individual sub score (Speaking, Reading, writing and Listening) 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)

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

GCE English O Level

(from Cambridge Examinations)

Grade C

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

GCSE English

Grade C or 4

Please note this test is only acceptable for entry if awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body and you have spent time studying at a UK school under the age of 18 or for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

IELTS (Academic) for UKVI SELT

Overall score of 6.0 with no element score less than 5.5

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved test centre.

IELTS (Academic) Non-UKVI

Overall score of 6.0 with no element score less than 5.5

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

IELTS Online

Overall score of 6.0 with no element score less than 5.5

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

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

65% or higher in English Core/ English Elective or Functional English

Please note this qualification is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

Indian Standard XII English - State boards

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

Please note this qualification is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

LanguageCert Academic SELT

Overall score of 65 with no element less than 60

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved test centre.

LanguageCert Academic/ LanguageCert Academic Online

Overall score of 65 with no element less than 60

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

LanguageCert International ESOL SELT or LanguageCert ESOL Online

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

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

Pearson PTE (Academic) UKVI

Overall score of 64 with no area less than 59

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved test centre.

Pearson PTE (Academic)

Overall score of 64 with no area less than 59

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

TOEFL internet-Based Test

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

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

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

Please note this test is only acceptable for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II

Pass overall with Merit in each element

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved centre or if not is for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III, IV

Pass overall with pass in each element

Please note this test must have been taken at a UKVI approved centre or if not is for those who do not require a student visa to study in the UK or who are undertaking a degree level programme or above.

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

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