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Our courses are taught in English, so you will need a good understanding of the language to study with us.
The standard of English required varies by course. You can see the standard you will need in the 'Entry requirements' section of your course page. This is given as an IELTS score.
If you don't have the right language qualification, we have pre-study English courses to get you ready for the start of term.
Degree level and above
We accept a range of qualifications. Your score will need to be equivalent to the IELTS score given on your course page. You can check this on the tables below.
If you are taking an IELTS test and need a student visa, take IELTS for UKVI, as this is approved by UK Visas and Immigration.
IELTS score of 6.0
| Qualification | Result required |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall: 6.0 Listening: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5 Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) | Overall: 79 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Reading: 18 Writing: 17 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | Overall: 52 Listening: 51 Speaking:51 Reading: 51 Writing: 51 |
| Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500) | Overall: C Listening: D (0522) or 2 (0500) Speaking: D (0522) or 2 (0500) Reading: E Writing: E |
| Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0510 and 0511) | Overall: C Listening: A Speaking: C (0511) or 2 (0510) Reading: D Writing: D |
| Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly: Certificate in Advanced English) | Overall: C Listening: 162 Speaking: 162 Reading: 162 Writing: 162 |
| City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma | Overall: Communicator Listening: 15/30 Speaking: 6/12 Reading: 15/30 Writing: 12/24 |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | Overall: 80 |
| Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) | Pass |
| IGSE English as a Second Language | C |
| Sheffield Hallam pre-study English course | Grade 4 with minimum of grade 1 in all skills |
IELTS score of 6.5
| Qualification | Result required |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall: 6.5 Listening: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5 Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (Including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) | Overall: 90 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Reading: 18 Writing: 17 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | Overall: 60 Listening: 51 Speaking: 51 Reading: 51 Writing: 51 |
| Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly: Certificate in Advanced English) | Overall: B Listening: 162 Speaking: 162 Reading: 162 Writing: 162 |
| Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (Formerly: Certificate of Proficiency in English) | Overall: C Listening: 162 Speaking: 162 Reading: 162 Writing: 162 |
| City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma | Overall: Expert Level Listening: 15/30 Speaking: 6/12 Reading: 15/30 Writing: 12/24 |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | Overall: 80 |
| Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) | Pass |
| Sheffield Hallam pre-study English course | Grade 7 with minimum of grade 1 in all skills |
IELTS score of 7.0
| Qualification | Result required |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Overall: 7.0 Listening: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5 Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT (including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) | Overall: 100 Listening: 21 Speaking: 23 Reading: 22 Writing: 21 |
| Pearson PTE Academic | Overall: 67 Listening:59 Speaking: 59 Reading: 59 Writing: 59 |
| Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly: Certificate in Advanced English) | Overall: A Listening: 162 Speaking: 162 Reading: 162 Writing: 162 |
| Cambridge English C2 Proficiency (Formerly: Certificate of Proficiency in English) | Overall: B Listening: 162 Speaking: 162 Reading: 162 Writing: 162 |
| City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma | Overall: Expert Level Listening: 15/30 Speaking: 6/12 Reading: 15/30 Writing: 12/24 |
| Trinity College London: Level 2 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life | Overall: Level 2 Reading: pass Listening: pass Speaking: pass Writing: pass |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | Overall: 90 |
| Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) | Honours |
| Sheffield Hallam pre-study English course | Grade 10 with minimum of grade 1 in all skills |
Diplomas and English language courses
For courses at NFQ level 5 and below, you need to prove your English language level with a UKVI approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).
As with degree level courses, your score must be equivalent to the IELTS score shown on your course page.
Gov.uk has a list of approved English language tests.
Online alternatives for direct applications
If you are applying direct for a course starting in September 2024 or January 2025, we are accepting some online English language tests as alternatives to UKVI-approved Secure English Language Tests (SELTS).
- Duolingo
- IELTS indicator
- Language Cert online
- TOEFL IBT (at home)
You will need to achieve the equivalent IELTS level needed for your course.
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