My offer asks for an overall score of 5.5 with no element less than 5.5 in IELTS
The equivalent minimum score requirements in our accepted English Language tests for an offer condition of 5.5 overall (with no element less than 5.5) in IELTS for a Degree with International Foundation Year course are listed on this page:
Austria Matura Reifeprufung
2 (gut) in English when both written and oral exams have been taken
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE)
Grade C
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)/C1 Advanced
A score of 162 overall with no element less than 162
Note: Name change to C1 Advanced from 2018 onwards.
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)/C2 Proficiency
A score of 162 overall with no element less than 162
Note: Name change to C2 Proficiency from 2018 onwards.
Denmark Studentereksamen
7/12
Duolingo English
Overall score of 100 with no sub score less than 100
French Baccalauréat
12/20
GCE English O Level
(From Cambridge Examinations)
Grade C
GCSE English
Grade C or 4
German Abitur
12 in English when taken as a Leistungsfach (major course)
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSS)
4 in English
4 in English
Iceland Studentsprof
8 in English when taken as a compulsory language
IELTS (Academic) or IELTS (Academic) for UKVI SELT
Overall score of 5.5 with no element score less than 5.5
IELTS Indicator - Tests taken from 01 July 2020
Overall score of 5.5 with no element score less than 5.5
IGCSE English as a first language
Grade C.
IGCSE English as a second language
Grade B.
Indian Standard XII English - CBSE/ICSE/All India/HSSC boards
70% or higher in English Core/ English Elective or Functional English
Indian Standard XII English - State boards
75% or higher in English Core/ English Elective or Functional English
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
A minimum of Grade C or 6
LanguageCert international ESOL SELT and LanguageCert Online
B2 Certificate with a Pass in Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing overall and no element score less than 33
Malawi School Certificate of Education
A minimum of Grade C or 6
Mauritian School Certificate in English (awarded by Cambridge)
A minimum of Grade C
National Examinations Council of Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) or Secondary School Leaving Certificate
A minimum of Grade C
NECO Senior School Certificate
A minimum of Grade C or 6
Netherlands VWO
8 (goed) in English
Norway Vitnemal-Vindergaende Opplaering
4 in English
Pearson PTE (Academic)
Overall score of 59 with no area less than 59
Pearson PTE (Academic) UKVI
Overall score of 59 with no area less than 59
South African National Senior Certificate/ Senior Certificate
A minimum of Grade C or 5
Swaziland GCSE in English
A minimum of Grade C
Sweden Fullstandigt Slutbetyg
VG / 4 / C (val godkant) in English
Switzerland Maturita
5 (gut/bien/bene) in English if taken through to the final year
Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP)
Overall score of 5.5 with no element less than 5.5
TOEFL Internet-based test
Overall score of 72 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
TOEFL at home Internet-based test
Overall score of 72 with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II
Pass overall with Pass in each element
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) III
Pass overall with Pass in each element
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) IV
Pass overall with Pass in each element
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) in English
A minimum of Grade C or 6
WAEC Year 12 Certificate in English (we will need to verify WAEC certificates with the examination number, serial number and pin)
A minimum of Grade C or 6
(A Senior Secondary School Certificate from Ghana with a Grade D in English can be accepted when awarded between 1993 and 2005).
Zambian School Certificate/ General Certificate of Education in English
A minimum of Grade 6
Zimbabwe GCE O level English
A minimum of Grade C
If you cannot see the score for the English language qualification that you are taking please contact the Admissions Team.
University of Reading Pre-sessional English language course half-band credit
As a University of Reading offer-holder required to achieve an IELTS score of 5.5, when you study on one of our Pre-sessional English language courses, you may be entitled to a half-band credit towards your required English language score. Your offer will specify what credit can be applied to your requirements. To apply for one of these Pre-sessional courses please email us using the Pre-Sessional Admissions Team email address.