English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

Secure English Language Tests (SELT)

We accept the following SELT tests at the levels identified for entry:

SELT Tests

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

IELTS for UKVI Academic

6.0 (Min. 5.5 in each-sub-skill)

6.5 (Min 5.5 in each sub-skill)

PTE Academic UKVI

61 overall (Min. 59 in each sub-skill)

65 overall (Min. 59 in each sub-skill)

Trinity College London ISE

ISEII - Merit in all 4 components

ISEII - Distinction in all 4 components

LanguageCert SELT (online version not accepted)

LanguageCert B2 Communicator – Pass (minimum 33/Pass in each component)

LanguageCert B2 Communicator – High Pass (minimum 33/Pass in each component)

Skills for English UKVI English Language Level Test

B2 Pass

B2 Pass with Merit

If you have taken a SELT test and have scored below our English language entry requirements for your chosen course, you may be able to join one of our pre-sessional English courses prior to starting your chosen main course of study. Our pre-sessional English courses are designed specifically to improve your overall English language ability, and on successful completion will allow you to progress on to your chosen main course of study.

Other English language qualifications

We also accept a number of additional English language qualifications for entry to our courses.

Qualification

Undergraduate

Postgraduate

IELTS Academic/Indicator (including One Skill Retake)

6.0 (Min. 5.5 in each-sub-skill)

6.5 (Min 5.5 in each sub-skill)

PTE Academic (online version not accepted)

61 overall (Min. 59 in each sub-skill)

65 overall (Min. 59 in each sub-skill)

International Baccalaureate (A or B Higher)

Grade 4

Grade 4

International Baccalaureate (B Standard)

Grade 5

Grade 5

GCSE/IGCSE English Language

Grade C or above

Grade C or above

OxfordAQA GCSE

Grade 4

Grade 4

Gatehouse International ESOL

Level 1 Merit or above

Level 2 Pass or above

AES Bellerbys Foundation

50%

60%

Cambridge Upper Main Suite

B2 First Grade B overall

C1 Advanced Grade C / B2 First Grade A

OET

NA

2 C and 2 C+

TOEFL iBT (and TOEFL At Home)

Overall score: 79

Min sub skill:

Listening: 17

Reading: 18

Speaking: 20

Writing: 17

Overall score: 91

Min sub skill:

Listening: 19

Reading: 20

Speaking: 21

Writing: 20

Oxford International English Language Test (ELLT)

Use the VOUCHER CODE 'Che25' to reduce the price of this test from £120 to £90. The code must be used with this link.

B2+ overall with at least B2 in each band OR 6 overall with no less than 5 in each band

C1 overall with at least B2 in each band OR 7 overall with no less than 5 in each band

Password Skills Plus At-home Test

Students can use the code PSPCHES20 for £20 off (total £108 cost)

Password 6.0 with no less than Password 5.5 in each band

Password 6.5 with no less than Password 5.5 in each band

LanguageCert Academic

Overall 65 with no less than 60 in each band

Overall 70 with no less than 60 in each band

Kaplan International Tools for English (KITE)

Use this VOUCHER CODE to claim a 25% discount, reducing the price to just £88.50: CHESKRS65. Simply enter this code on this booking form to claim the discount.

444 overall with no less than 425 in each component

478 overall with no less than 425 in each component

In-country English language qualifications

In addition to the above tests, we also accept some country-specific in-country English language qualifications for entry to our courses. To see if we accept an in-country English language qualification from your home country, please visit the Your Country section and choose your country.

Please note, we do not accept in-country English Language Tests for the following courses:

§ MSc Pre-registration Adult Nursing

§ MSc Pre-registration Mental Health Nursing

§ MA Social Work

§ MA Art Therapy

§ MA TESOL

§ PGCE (Primary and Secondary)

§ MBChB

MA Film

Academic Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

English Language Requirements

Scholarships

Scholarships

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