Test, Foundation Year, HND / Foundation Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Top-Up Degree, Master’s Degree
IELTS Academic (taken within 2 Years), 5.0 with no element below 4.5, 5.5 with no element below 5.0 (with no less than 5.5 in reading and writing), 6.0 with no band below 5.5, 6.0 with no band below 5.5, 6.0 with no band below 5.5
IELTS Indicator, 5.0 with no element below 4.5, 5.5 with no element below 5.0 (with no less than 5.5 in reading and writing), 6.0 with no band below 5.5, 6.0 with no band below 5.5, 6.0 with no band below 5.5
Pearson PTE Academic for UKVI: Overall score of 59 with no less than 59 in each component for B2; an overall score of 43 with no less than 43 in each element for B1
TOEFL iBT Including Special Home Edition, Overall Score of 63 with minimum component scores for; Reading (9), Writing (15), Listening (12) and Speaking (8), Overall Score of 72 with minimum component scores for; Reading (14), Writing (16), Listening (15) and Speaking (19), Overall Score of 80 with minimum component scores for; Reading (18), Writing (17), Listening (17) and Speaking (20), Overall Score of 80 with minimum component scores for; Reading (18), Writing (17), Listening (17) and Speaking (20), Overall Score of 80 with minimum component scores for; Reading (18), Writing (17), Listening (17) and Speaking (20)
Pearson Versant, Overall score of 41 and no less than 37 in each component, Overall score of 46 and no less than 37 in each component (with no less than 46 in reading and writing), Overall score of 51 and no less than 46 in each component, Overall score of 51 and no less than 41 in each component, Overall score of 51 and no less than 41 in each component
Duolingo, Overall score of 75 and no less than 60 in each component, Overall score of 85 and no less than 75 in each component (with no less than 85 in reading and writing), Overall score of 95 and no less than 85 in each component, Overall score of 95 and no less than 85 in each component, Overall score of 95 and no less than 85 in each component
Trinity College (Integrated Skills), ISE I with a merit in each component, ISE II with a pass in each component, ISE II with Distinction in all four components, Requires IELTS 6.0 and ISE II- Distinction for each component, Requires IELTS 6.0 and ISE II- Distinction for each component
GCSE in English Language (from a UK awarding body), E or 3, D or 3, C or 4, C or 4, C or 4
Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English, E, D3, C3, C3, C3
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English, E, D3, D2, D2, D2
IGCSE English as a First language (for syllabus 0500 Listening and Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate), E, D, C, C, C
IGCSE English as a Second language (for syllabus 0510 Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate), E, D, C, C, C
Cambridge Advanced English, Overall score of 154 points with no Component below 146, Overall score of 162 points with no Component below 154 (with no less than 162 in reading and writing), Overall score of 169 points with no Component below 162, Overall score of 169 points with no Component below 162, Overall score of 169 points with no Component below 162
International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard or Higher level English Language(Syllabus A), 3, 3, 4, 4, 4
International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard or Higher Level English Language (Syllabus B), 3, 4, 5, 5, 5
European Baccalaureate English Language, 60%, 65%, 70%, 70%, 70%
Functional Skills English, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2
Adult Literacy, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2
* This list above is not exhaustive, however if the qualification you hold is not listed in the above table, you may be required to take an English Assessment and / or a pre-sessional English course and formal test.
English language requirements and approved English qualifications
If you are unsure or have questions about your English Language qualification, please speak to one of our Applicant Advisors and they will be able tell you whether you can be exempted.
