Is your English up to scratch?

All of our courses are taught in English.  To give you the best chance of successfully completing your course, you’ll need a minimum standard of English language, which may need to be demonstrated by an appropriate qualification. 

More advanced courses will require a higher standard of English and you’ll find more information on the relevant page for your chosen course but as a general guide take a look at the table below.

English language qualification Level required
IELTS Min Level 6.0 up to Level 7.0
TOEFL Paper based 550 - 600;  Computer based 213-250;  Internet based 80-100
Pearson Test of Academic English 51
Cambridge Advanced Certificate Pass
London Tests of English Undergraduate: Level 4     Postgraduate: Level 5
International GCE O'level English Language Grade C
International GCSE English or English in a Second Language Grade C
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