Entry Requirements

General English Language Courses

There is no specific entry requirement to get into any English language course. There are many English language tests, and a far greater number of different courses available. Courses are aimed at people with different levels of competency in English. For beginners' English language courses, you do not need any English qualifications, or previous knowledge of English. For advanced courses, you need some competency, or possibly a first qualification.

English Language For Academic Purpose

Universities often include English language tuition in Foundation and Access courses, and many offer pre-sessional programmes for students who need to improve their English language skills. These courses are not usually suitable for beginners in English. You should contact UniAdmission to check what level of ability or qualification they may require.

English Language Entry Requirements for Students Applying For Academic Studies

International students whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate grade/score in an approved examination in English language before they can register on an academic programme. Exceptions are sometimes made for students who have had their education in the medium of English.

Below is a list of the recognised examinations and the minimum grades/scores required for immediate entry onto a number of academic programmes at many of our Partner Universities. In general grades/scores are valid for a maximum period of two years prior to the date of registration.

Examination	Grade/Score
International English Language Testing Services (IELTS); available world-wide through British Council Centres	6.0 (with no less than 5.0 in each element)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); Paper Version and Writing Test (TWE)	550, TWE = 4
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); Computer Version and Essay Rating	213, Essay Writing = 4

Some of our Partner Universities' own examinations may be accepted. Please check with us when applying. We recommend students to take the IELTS test, if possible, as it is designed specifically to assess a person's ability to use English for academic purposes.

Taking an Examination but not Reaching the Required Level?

You have two options.

(1) continue to study English in your own country and take an appropriate English language examination. There are usually rules about when you can retake a test - in the case of IELTS, for example, you must wait three months between tests.

(2) take an English Language and Academic Preparation Course at one of our Partner Universities English Language Centres. If you take one of these courses you do not usually have to take another externally validated English examination as these Centres' own assessment procedures are accepted by the Universities' Schools and Faculties. Thus, if you satisfactorily complete a course of the recommended length at one of our Partner Universities, you may then register on your academic course.

Courses Leading to a Qualifiaction in English Teaching

To enter a course leading to a qualification in English teaching, you need to demonstrate competency in English, and possibly have experience in teaching. You are usually tested so that your competency in English can be established.

To enter a degree or postgraduate programme leading to a qualification in teaching English, you need to meet the normal degree entrance requirements.

The UniAdmission English Language ON-LINE Application can simplify the application process. It lets you apply online to some of the best English language programs in Britain, checks for accuracy and completeness. The on-line form is standard and is acceptable to all our Partner Universities and English Language Schools.