ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
The language of instruction at UA92 is English. To attain entry into any level, you must be able to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency. If you do not meet our required level of English please consider one of our Intensive English Language programmes.
RECOGNISED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS
| Recognised Qualification | Foundation | Year One |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved) | 5.5 with no score below 5.5 | 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 |
| IELTS Academic (Other centres) | 5.5 with no score below 5.5 | 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5 |
| ToEFL IBT | 72 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing | 80 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing |
| ToEFL IBT Special Home Edition | 72 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing | 80 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing |
| Cambridge English: Advanced CAE | 162 overall with at least 162 in each element | 169 overall with at least 162 in each element |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) | 162 overall with at least 162 in each element | 169 overall with at least 162 in each element |
| LanguageCert English Language | B2 Communicator with 25 in each skill area | B2 Communicator with 25 in each skill area |
| Common European Framework | B2 | B2 |
| GSCE | Grade C/4 | Grade C/4 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English Language Syllabus | Grade 5 or above | Grade 5 or above |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level English Language Syllabus | Grade 4 or above | Grade 4 or above |
| Pearson Test of English | 50 with no score lower than 42 | 50 with no score lower than 42 |
| Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English | ISE II - Pass | ISE II - Pass |
| GCSE/ IGCSE/ O Level English | Yes - Grade C/4 | Yes - Grade C/4 |
| WAEC English | C6 | C6 |
As well as the recognised tests outlined below, UA92 also accepts several country specific English language qualifications. Please note that the grade accepted does not vary by entry level.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS
| Country | Level required |
|---|---|
| Botswana | Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) in English at Grade C or above (in collaboration with CIE) |
| Brunei | Brunei Cambridge GCE O Level in English at Grade C or above |
| France | French Baccalaureat English at Grade 12 or above |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) English Language at 4 or above |
| India | Indian Standard X English at 70% or above, or Indian Standard XII English at 65% or above |
| Malaysia | Malaysian 1119 syllabus GCE O Level English at Grade C or above |
| Malta | Maltese Secondary Education Certificate English at Grade 5 or above |
| Singapore | Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level in English at Grade C6 or above |
| General | International Baccalaureate English with 5 at Higher Level, or 6 at Standard Level |