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
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
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
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
Duolingo English - For programmes starting in 2025/6
Overall score of 100 with no individual sub score less than 100.
French Baccalauréat
12/20
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
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)
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSS)
4 in English
4 in English
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
Iceland Studentsprof
8 in English when taken as a compulsory language
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
IELTS (Academic) taken at test centre or online
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
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
Kaplan Test of English
Main Flight score of 426 minimum with at least 426 in each element (Speaking, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, Writing and Listening)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
A minimum of Grade C or 6
LanguageCert Academic (in person and online versions)
A score of 60 overall with no element less than 60
LanguageCert Academic SELT
A score of 60 overall with no element less than 60
LanguageCert ESOL (in person and online versions)
B2 Certificate with a Pass in Listening, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, Speaking and Writing overall and no element score less than 33
LanguageCert ESOL SELT
B2 Certificate with a Pass in Listening, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, 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
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
Norway Vitnemal-Vindergaende Opplaering
4 in English
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
Oxford ELLT
An overall score of 5 with no element less than 5
Oxford Test of English Advanced
An overall score of 111 with no element less than 111
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
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
Switzerland Maturita
5 (gut/bien/bene) in English if taken through to the final year
Please note this test is only acceptable if you are applying for an undergraduate programme
Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP)
Overall score of 5.5 with no element less than 5.5
TOEFL Internet-based test taken at test centre or 'at home' version - New Score Results
Overall score of 4 with no element less than 4
TOEFL Internet-based test taken at test centre or 'at home version'
Overall score of 72 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø 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.