English language requirements
View English language entry requirements for our courses, including the qualifications we accept. You’ll also find details about our Pre-sessional English courses, designed to help you develop the language skills you need before your studies begin.
What English language tests does NTU accept?
We accept a range of English language tests and qualifications for students from all over the world. You'll need to achieve the required grade in your qualification in order to meet our English language level.
Please note that any results you submit will need to be verified. This can include using the online verifying services provided by examining bodies or contacting the awarding institution.
You can find a full list of accepted qualifications and grades further down this page.
Please email us at international@ntu.ac.uk if you have any questions or if your qualification is not listed on this page.
Here are some of the most common qualifications:
- IELTS Academic
- TOEFL iBT (including the ‘Home Edition' online test)
- IGCSE
- Cambridge C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency
- LanguageCert Academic (including online)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE)
- International/European Baccalaureate
- A/O level
- Trinity College ISE
- KTE, Kaplan Test of English, (previously known as KITE). This is an online test.
- Various country qualifications
We do not accept qualifications such as Duolingo, EF or ELLT. We do not consider ‘Medium of Instruction’ letters as evidence of English language unless listed below.
IELTS
We accept IELTS Academic as an English Language qualification. You’ll need to achieve the required grade in IELTS which are listed below.
Please note there are different types of IELTS exam available, and it is important that you take the correct one. We do not currently accept ‘IELTS Indicator’ or 'IELTS Online' test scores.
IELTS requirements for students who need a Student visa to study at NTU are listed below for all courses.
| NTU School (or course) | Bachelors (Undergraduate) IELTS Academic test grade | Masters (Postgraduate) IELTS Academic test grade |
|---|---|---|
Nottingham School of Art & Design The following undergraduate courses are an exception. These courses require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component:
| IELTS 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in each component. This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. | IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences | ||
School of Science and Technology | ||
Nottingham Business School | IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component. | For 1-year Masters you'll need IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component. For 2-year Masters you'll need IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and listening, and 5.5 in reading and writing. |
School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment | IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component. | IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
Nottingham Institute of Education | ||
Nottingham Law School The Barristers Training Course (BTC) is an exception and requires the following: For the BTC we accept the IELTS, Pearson Test of English (Academic), TOEFL iBT and KTE. We do not accept any other English language test.
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School of Social Sciences There are some exceptions. BA (Hons) and MA Social Work, BSc (Hons) and MSc Nursing and BSc (Hons) and MSc Occupational Therapy and courses in Journalism. Requirements for these courses are listed below: | ||
| Journalism courses | IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in speaking and listening. | IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in speaking and listening. |
BSc (Hons) and MSc Occupational Therapy We accept IELTS, and TOEFL iBT. We do not accept any other English language test. | IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with at least 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 23 in Writing. | IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. |
BA (Hons) and MA Social Work We accept IELTS, Pearson Test of English (Academic), TOEFL iBT and KTE. We do not accept any other English language test. | IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. Pearson: 68 overall with 62 in each component. TOEFL iBT: 91 overall with at least 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 23 in Writing. KTE: 510 overall with at least 478 in every component (see KTE entry below for information about how we calculate the overall score). | IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. Pearson: 68 overall with 62 in each component. TOEFL iBT: 91 overall with at least 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 23 in Writing. KTE: 510 overall with at least 478 in every component (see KTE entry below for information about how we calculate the overall score). |
BSc (Hons) / MSc Nursing courses and MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology | IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking and Writing, and 5.5 in Listening and Reading. | IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking and Writing, and 5.5 in Listening and Reading. |
| All postgraduate research degrees | IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent). |
Please note that the date of your IELTS Academic test result must be within two years of your degree course start date.
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)
There are entry requirements for PEAP courses so that we can decide how many weeks you need to complete.
For our PEAP course, to comply with Student visa regulations you must have an IELTS Academic test taken at an approved UKVI testing centre.
IELTS Academic requirements for students who do not need a Student visa to study at NTU are listed below for all courses.
| NTU School (or course) | Bachelors (Undergraduate) IELTS Academic test grade | Masters (Postgraduate) IELTS Academic test grade |
|---|---|---|
Nottingham School of Art & Design The following undergraduate courses are an exception. These courses require IELTS 6.5:
| IELTS 6.0 This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need the higher grade of IELTS 6.5. | IELTS 6.5 |
School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences | ||
School of Science and Technology | ||
Nottingham Business School | IELTS 6.5 | For 1-year Masters you'll need IELTS 6.5 overall. For 2-year Masters you'll need IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and listening. |
School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment | IELTS 6.5 | IELTS 6.5 |
Nottingham Institute of Education | ||
Nottingham Law School The Barristers Training Course (BTC) is an exception. For the BTC we accept the IELTS, Pearson Test of English (Academic), TOEFL iBT and KTE. We do not accept any other English language test.
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School of Social Sciences There are some exceptions. BA (Hons) and MA Social Work, BSc (Hons) and MSc Nursing and BSc (Hons) and MSc Occupational Therapy and courses in Journalism. Requirements for these courses are listed below: | ||
| Journalism courses | IELTS 7.0 with minimum 6.0 in reading and writing. | IELTS 7.0 with minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing. |
BSc (Hons) and MSc Occupational Therapy We accept IELTS, and TOEFL iBT. We do not accept any other English language test. | IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. | IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component. TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with at least 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 23 in Writing. |
BA (Hons) and MA Social Work We accept IELTS, Pearson Test of English (Academic), TOEFL iBT and KTE. We do not accept any other English language test. | IELTS 7.0 with minimum of 6.5 in each component. Pearson: 68 overall with 62 in each component. TOEFL iBT: 91 overall with at least 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 23 in Writing. KTE: 510 overall with at least 478 in every component (see KTE entry below for information about how we calculate the overall score). | IELTS 7.0 with minimum of 6.5 in each component. Pearson: 68 overall with 62 in each component. TOEFL iBT: 91 overall with at least 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 22 in Speaking and 23 in Writing. KTE: 510 overall with at least 478 in every component (see KTE entry below for information about how we calculate the overall score). |
BSc (Hons) / MSc Nursing courses and MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology | IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking & Writing, and 5.5 in Listening and Reading. | IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in Speaking & Writing, and 5.5 in Listening and Reading. |
| All postgraduate research degrees | IELTS: 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (or equivalent). |
Please note that the date of your IELTS Academic test result must be within two years of your degree start date.
Alternative English language tests
We accept any of the qualifications listed here as an alternative to IELTS. In most cases the grades specified are acceptable for courses requiring an IELTS 6.5 (with 5.5 in each component) unless otherwise stated.
If your course has a higher language requirement, or your qualification is not listed here please email us and we’ll be happy to advise you.
Please note that we do not accept the Duolingo English test.
Grade equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 (with 5.5 in each component)
- 59 (with no less than 59 in any element)
Please note, we do not accept ‘PTE Academic Online’.
- Scores of 180 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE):
- Scores of 169 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
- 120 overall with at least 111 in each component
*TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition':
Tests taken before 21 January 2026:
- Overall score of 72 with at least 18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 17 Writing
Tests taken after 21 January 2026:
- Please contact us for details
Please note, we do not accept 'TOEFL Essentials' or TOEFL 'MyBest' Scores.
*KTE, Kaplan Test of English, (previously known as KITE)
- Average score of 444 for KTE Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, with at least 425 in each component.
Please note that we calculate your average score manually when assessing your application. We do not refer to the 'Overall ability result' (or 'Main flight result' in older certificates) as these do not include all 4 skills.
LanguageCert Academic SELT (taken in a test centre) and *LanguageCert Academic:
- 65 with no less than 60 in each component.
*These tests can be taken online, without the need to attend a test centre.
Grade equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.5 (with 5.5 in each component)
- 62 (with no less than 59 in any element)
Please note, we do not accept ‘PTE Academic Online’
C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE):
- Scores of 180 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)):
- Scores of 176 and above, with 162 or above in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking
- Scores of 185 and above are equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall
- 130 overall with at least 111 in each component
*TOEFL iBT, including ‘Home Edition':
Tests taken before 21 January 2026:
- Overall score of 81 with at least 18 Reading, 17 Listening, 20 Speaking, 17 Writing
Tests taken after 21 January 2026:
- Please contact us for details
Please note, we do not accept 'TOEFL Essentials' or TOEFL 'MyBest' Scores.
*KTE, Kaplan Test of English, (previously known as KITE)
- Average score of 478 for KTE Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, with at least 425 in each component
Please note that we calculate your average score manually when assessing your application. We do not refer to the 'Overall ability result' (or 'Main flight result' in older certificates) as these do not include all 4 skills.
LanguageCert Academic SELT (taken in a test centre) and *LanguageCert Academic:
- 70 with no less than 60 in each component.
*These tests can be taken online, without the need to attend a test centre.
European Baccalaureate (as a first or second language):
- Please contact us for details
International Baccalaureate:
- English Language A: literature or English Language A: language and literature: [Grade 4] at Standard or Higher Level.
- English B: [Grade 6] at Standard Level, or [Grade 5] at Higher Level.
AS or A-level English Language or English Literature:
- A-E
O-level English:
- C
Trinity College ISE:
- ISE III (CEFR C1) or ISE IV (CEFR C2)
Occupational English Test (OET)
Nursing specific test, ‘on Paper’ version (taken in a test centre, we do not accept the online test) only:
Please note this test is only accepted for Nursing courses, it cannot be accepted for other subject areas.
An overall score (average of the four components) of at least 300, with a score of at least 250 in Writing and Speaking and at least 200 in Reading and Listening
*These tests can be taken online, without the need to attend a test centre.
The grades given for GCSE and IGCSE are considered equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
GCSE English
- Grade C/4, with a pass in Speaking if this component is reported separately.
We do not accept English Literature.
IGCSE English as a first or second language
We do not accept English Literature.
Requirements for international students requiring a Student Route visa:
Cambridge:
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English as a First Language: Grade C/4 overall required, with at least grade 1, 2 or Merit in Listening and Speaking when these components are reported separately.
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English as a Second Language: Grade B/6 overall required with at least grade 1,2 or Merit in Speaking when this component is reported separately.
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English as an Additional Language: Not Accepted.
Pearson:
- Pearson | Edexcel IGCSE English Language: Grade C/4 overall. If any components are reported separately, specific grades may be required, please contact us for details.
- Pearson | Edexcel IGCSE English as a Second Language (take before 2025): Grade B/6 overall. If any components are reported separately, specific grades may be required, please contact us for details.
Oxford AQA:
- Oxford AQA IGCSE English Language: Grade 4 overall with merit in Listening and Speaking if these components are separately endorsed.
- Oxford AQA IGCSE English as a Second Language: Grade 6 overall. If any components are reported separately, specific grades may be required, please contact us for details.
Learning Resource Network:
- LRN (Learning Resource Network) IGCSE English as a Second Language: Grade 6 overall with at least Grade 4 in each component (Reading, Listening, Writing & Speaking). A ‘Certificate’ and ‘Certifying Statement’ must be provided.
IGCSE English language qualifications offered by other examination boards may also be acceptable, please contact the International Development Office for details.
Requirements for students who DO NOT require a Student Route visa:
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) / AQA IGCSE English Language (First Language) – C/4
- Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) / AQA IGCSE English Language (Second Language) – B/6
- Edexcel IGCSE English Language A or B syllabus – C/4
- Edexcel IGCSE English as a Second Language - B/6
- LRN (Learning Resource Network) IGCSE English as a Second Language - 6
We consider the following qualifications studied in the UK:
- An English language component of a foundation or a pre-Masters course.
- Pre-sessional English language qualification from a UK university.
- Undergraduate (Bachelors) degree-level study at other UK university.
If you're already studying in the UK and need advice on your English language qualification please email international@ntu.ac.uk.
Antigua and Barbuda
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see below), or
Academic qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Australia
High School qualifications vary by state, please contact us for advice, or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Bahamas
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Barbados
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see below), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Belize
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see below), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Bermuda
Bermuda School Certificate grade D, when English is taken as a level 400 subject, or
Bermuda School Diploma grade D, when English is taken as a level 400 subject.
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Botswana
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination - Grade C
Cameroon
GCE A Level - Grade E
Various countries in the Caribbean
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (post-1998) - Three (III) at General Proficiency level
Canada
Grade 11 or Grade 12 of Secondary School Diploma (English-medium schools only) - Grade C, or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree from an English-speaking institution
Dominica
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see above), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Eswatini
Eswatini General Certificate of Secondary Education (EGCSE) – Grade C
France
Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) within the British or American stream – 12/20
Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) American, British or Australian streams – 10/20
Gambia
West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WASSCE / WAEC) - Grade C6 or 6
Ghana
West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WASSCE / WAEC) - Grade C6 or 6
Grenada
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see above), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Guyana
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see above), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Hong Kong
HKCEE English Language Syllabus B: C = IELTS 6.0, B = IELTS 6.5, A = IELTS 7.0, or
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority [HKEAA] AS Level Use of English: E = IELTS 6.0, D or C = IELTS 6.5, B = IELTS 7.0, or
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): 3 = IELTS 6.0, 4 = IELTS 6.5 or IELTS 7.0.
India
Higher Secondary Certificate (Standard XII) - 70/100 (70%) or 160/200 (80%)
Awarded by CBSE and select State Boards may also be accepted (please contact us for further information), or:
A degree from one of the following universities:
- The University of Mumbai (India)
- The University of Delhi (India)
- The University of Calcutta (India)
- Bangalore University
- Savitribai Phule Pune University (formerly The University of Pune (India))
- The University of Chennai/Madras (India)
- Osmania University (India)
- The University of Goa (India)
Ireland
Leaving Certificate: O4 / C / C3 (Ordinary / Standard Level) ; H7 / D / D3 (Higher / Honours Level), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Jamaica
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see above), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) - Grade D or above (D – (minus) is not acceptable)
Lesotho
Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) - Grade C
Liberia
West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WASSCE / WAEC) - Grade C6 or 6
Malawi
Malawi Certificate of School Education (MSCE) - Grade 1-6
Malaysia
UCLES GCE O Level (GCE-O) 1119 English language (awarded in 2020 or earlier) – Grade C. If your qualification was awarded after 2020, please contact us for further info.
Malta
Secondary Education Certificate - Grade 1-5
Matriculation Certificate Examination - Grade E or above
Mauritius
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level - Grade C
Namibia
Namibian Senior Certificate - Standard Level C ; Higher Level E, or
Namibian Senior Secondary School Certificate (Ordinary level) - Grade C
New Zealand
National Certificate in Educational Achievement Level 2 – At least 14 credits in English ‘Achieved’ (A) at Level 2, or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Nigeria
Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate - Grade C6 or 6, or
West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior School Certificate - Grade C6 or 6
Pakistan
A full 4 year Bachelor degree accompanied by a ‘Medium of Instruction’ letter, from one of the following institutions may be considered as evidence of English on a case by case basis:
- Air University
- Bahria University: Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad Campuses
- Comsats University (previously known as Comsats Institute of Information Technology): Islamabad and Lahore Campuses
- FAST-NUCES
- Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
- National College of Arts
- National University of Sciences And Technology (NUST) Islamabad
- Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design
- Quaid-i-Azam University
- UMT Lahore (University of Management and Technology): Lahore Campus
- University of Engineering and Technology Karachi (NED Karachi)
- University of Engineering and Technology: Lahore Campus
- University of Lahore
- University of the Punjab: Allama Iqbal Campus and Quaid-e-Azam Campus
Sierra Leone
West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WASSCE / WAEC) - Grade C6 or 6
Singapore
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-Level - Grades 1-6
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka GCE A-Level – Grade C
You will need to provide two documents to evidence this qualification: your "Official Statement" A-Level certificate and your online verified "Verification of Results" certificate obtained from the Sri Lankan Department of Examinations.
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South Africa
NSC (National Senior Certificate) post 2007 - 3 or above in either First Language, First Additional Language or Second Language
St Kitts and Nevis
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see above), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
St Lucia
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see above), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see above), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Tanzania
Secondary School Leaving Certificate or the National form IV Examination / Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) - Minimum grade C
Trinidad and Tobago
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (see above), or
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Uganda
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) - Grades 1-6
USA
High School Graduation Diploma - Grade C (where English Language has been studied to grade 12)
Other qualifications may also be considered - please contact us for advice on these.
Academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree
Zambia
School Certificate / General Certificate of Education - Grade 1-6
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level - Grade C
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education Advanced Level - Grade A-E, or grade O
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education AO Level (GCE AO Level) - Grade A-E or 1-6
If your country is not listed here or if you have any questions about your qualification please contact the International Development Office for advice.
The following country qualifications are also accepted for those students who do not require a Student visa:
Austria
Matura or Reifeprufung - 2 (gut)
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Belgium
Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs - 8/10 or 80% or met grote onderscheiding, or
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur - 8/10 or 80% or avec grande distinction
Bulgaria
Diploma za sredno Obrazovani - Grade 5
Croatia
Matura - 5/5 at lower level = IELTS 6.0 ; 4/5 at higher level = IELTS 6.5
Cyprus
Cyprus/Cypriot Apolytirion 'Απολυτήριο Λυκείου (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate):
16/20 = IELTS 6.0
17/20 = IELTS 6.5
Denmark
STX / HF / HHX:
7-point scale (after 2007) - grade 7
13-point scale (prior to 2007) - grade 9
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Estonia
General Secondary School (Gümnaasium Lõpueksamid) - Grade 4/5 English = IELTS 6.5
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamenbetyg (matriculation examination) - 5 (magna cum laude approbatur)
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France
Baccalauréat Général/Technologique La langue vivante 1 (The living language 1) or La langue vivante A Anglais (LVA/ETLVA - The living language A English) - 14 (bien), where the co-efficient applied to the subject is greater than 1, or
Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) - British or American stream (up to 2023): 12/20
Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) American, British or Australian streams (from 2024): 10/20
Germany
Abitur - 10+ (gut) when taken as a ‘leistungskurs' or ‘Kurse mit erhohtem Anforderungsniveau’ (credit/main/intensive course)
Iceland
Studentsprof (from Gymnasium) (Matriculation Certificate) - Grade 9
Stúdentspróf (post-vocational) (Matriculation Certificate) added - Grade 9
Latvia
Atestatas - Grade 8/10 in English = IELTS 6.5 ; 7/10 = IELTS 6.0
Lithuania
National Level Matura (state) English examination - 75% = IELTS 6.0 ; 90% = IELTS 6.5
Luxembourg
Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires - 45 (bien)
Malta
Successful completion of a degree from the University of Malta
The Netherlands
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) diploma - 8 (goed)
Norway
Vitnemål for videregående opplæring (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School (general or vocational stream)) or Vitnemål fra den videregående skole (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School (general study stream only)) - Grade 4
Poland
Polish Matura qualification - Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) Extended Level English language exam
- 70% overall in Extended Level English language = IELTS 6.0
- 75% overall Extended Level English language = IELTS 6.5
Portugal
Certificado de fim de Estudios Secundários - 14/20 = IELTS 6.0 ; 16/20 = IELTS 6.5
Slovakia
Maturita - English B2 - Grade 1 (Výborný) = IELTS 6.5 ; Grade 2 (Chválitebný) = IELTS 6.0
Maturita - English C1 - Grade 2 (Chválitebný) = IELTS 6.5
Sweden
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola (until 2013) - VG (val godkant) or higher in English (A, B or C), or
Högskoleförberedande Examen (from 2014) – grade C in the English 7 subject
Switzerland
Maturitatzeugnis - 5 (gut)
Certificat de Maturité - 5 (bien)
Attestato de Maturità - 5 (bene)
If your country is not listed here or if you have any questions about your qualification please contact the International Development Office for advice.
If you are applying from an EU partner university to spend a semester or year studying abroad at NTU then you may be required to provide different English language requirements. Please find out more about our exchange entry requirements.
If you are applying from any other international partner university to spend a semester or year studying abroad at NTU you must ensure you meet our standard English language requirements. Language requirements vary according to which teaching school you wish to take modules in.
Find out more about how to apply for an exchange.
How can I meet the English language conditions of my offer?
You may receive an offer to study with us that is conditional upon meeting our English language requirements. You can meet this condition by doing one of the following:
- Uploading an IELTS or alternative test certificate (see above information) at the appropriate grade to the NTU Applicant Portal or to the Ask NTU online form if you have applied through UCAS.
- Successfully completing our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) at the appropriate grade.
Pre-sessional English (PEAP)
Get an introduction to the Pre-sessional English (PEAP).
Our 2026 PEAP courses all include 6 weeks on our City Campus, right in the heart of NTU student life. Our 15 and 10-week courses include an online element. There are entry requirements for PEAP and how long you study depends on your language level today, between 6 - 15 weeks.
PEAP has many benefits:
- Studying PEAP on our City Campus will give you a fantastic opportunity to familiarise yourself with NTU life and access all our facilities before you start your degree.
- You'll be trained in academic language and study skills so that you are very well prepared for the challenges of your follow-on academic course.
- You'll develop your academic English skills in a short time. Experienced tutors will support you so that you're well-prepared for the assessments in your follow-on degree.
- Learning takes place through collaborative tasks in small groups.
- You'll grow in confidence, settle into student life here and understand better the 'NTU way of doing things’.
If you are interested in applying please apply on the NTU Applicant Portal.