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 | Integrated Year One | Direct - Year One |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (UKVI Approved) | 5.5 with no score below 5.5 | 6.0 no score lower than 5.5 | 6.5 with no score lower than 5.5 |
| IELTS Academic (Other centres) | 5.5 with no score below 5.5 | 6.0 no score lower than 5.5 | 6.5 with no score lower than 5.5 |
| ToEFL IBT | 76 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing | 82 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing | 87 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing |
| ToEFL IBT Special Home Edition | 76 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing | 82 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing | 87 overall, minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 17 in speaking and 20 in writing |
| Cambridge English: Advanced CAE | 166 overall with at least 162 in each element | 172 overall with at least 162 in each element | 176 overall with at least 162 in each element |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) | 166 overall with at least 162 in each element | 172 overall with at least 162 in each element | 176 overall with at least 162 in each element |
| LanguageCert English Language | B2 Communicator with 33 in each skill area | B2 Communicator with 35 in each skill area | B2 Communicator with 39 in each skill area |
| Common European Framework | B2 | B2 | B2 |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English Language Syllabus | Grade 5 or above | Grade 5 or above | Grade 5 or above |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Higher Level English Language Syllabus | Grade 4 or above | Grade 4 or above | Grade 4 or above |
| Pearson Test of English | 52 with no score lower than 42 | 55 with no score lower than 42 | 58 with no score lower than 42 |
| Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English | ISE II - Pass | ISE II - Pass | ISE II - Pass |
| GCSE/ IGCSE/ O Level English | Yes - Grade C/4 | Yes - Grade C/4 | Yes - Grade C/4 |
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.
COUNTRY- SPECIFIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS
| Country | Level required |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | GCE O Level (English) Grade C or above |
| 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: - Direct First Year entry: 4 or above (minimum 4 each band) - Integrated Year One 4 or above (minimum 3 each band) - Foundation: 3 or above (minimum 3 each band) |
| Iceland | 7 or above in level 3 Studentsprof |
| India | Indian Standard X English at 70% or above, or Indian Standard XII English at 65% or above. Please note students from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh we only accept SELT qualifications. |
| Kenya | Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) in English at Grade C 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 |
| Mauritius | GCE O Level / GCSE English, Grade C or above |
| Nigeria/ W Africa | WAEC English C6, NECO C6 or WASSCE C6 |
| Norway | Vitnemål for videregående opplæring (VVO) with average of Grade 4 or above in English |
| Philippines | High School Diploma in English at Grade C or above |
| Singapore | Singapore-Cambridge GCE O Level in English at Grade C6 or above |
| South Africa | Senior Certificate (Matric) in English at 60% (Grade C) or above / Standard 10 Certificate (English) |
| Tanzania | Tanzanian Certificate of Secondary Education (TCSE) in English / Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE) in English at Grade C or above |
| Zambia | Zambian Secondary School Certificate (ZSSC) in English at Grade C or above |
| Zimbabwe | GCE O Level (English), Grade C or above |
| General | International Baccalaureate English with 5 at Higher Level, or 6 at Standard Level |