Entry requirements
English Language Level
English Language Level
For Foundation Year & International Year One
You will need an English language level equivalent to:
- IELTS 4.5 in order to begin the International Foundation Year
- IELTS 5.0 is required to begin the International Year One
If you require additional language training before you start your Foundation Year or International Year One programme you can first join the English Language Preparation (ELP) course. You need an IELTS level equivalent to IELTS 4.0 to join the ELP course.
For Pre-Master's
An English language level equivalent to IELTS score of 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subskills) is required for the Pre-Master's course. If you do not have this score you can enrol for Pre-Master's with English for Pre-Master's (EPM) as follows:
- IELTS 4.5 (with 4.0 in all subskills) - Pre-Master's with 1 term EPM
- IELTS 4.0 (with 4.0 in all subskills) - Pre-Master's with 2 terms of EPM
See the Pre-Master's page for Entry points into these courses.
Entry to International Foundation Year
For admission to the International Foundation Year:
- Academic: good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (see table below). Also please note that you might be required to present a portfolio as part of your application documents
- Age: students are usually 17 years old
| Country | Qualification* |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 55% |
| China (Mainland) | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 70% or Senior High 3 at an average of 65% or above |
| China (Hong Kong) | Successful completion of the HKALE - 2 A Level passes or 1 A Level and 2 AS Level passes. |
| China (Macau) | Successful completion of form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with average grade 70% in relevant subjects |
| China (Taiwan) | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 60% or Senior High 3 at an average of 55% or above |
| Georgia | Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 11 or 12) |
| Ghana | Successful completion of the OND/Ghanaian A Levels/Polytechnic Diploma |
| India | Successful completion of Standard 10 plus 2 exams at 50% or above |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3 with average grade 7.0 in 4 academic subjects including 7.0 in Maths/Science subjects |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (4 years) |
| Japan | Successful completion of High School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko) at 3.0 GPA |
| Jordan | Successful completion of High School Certificate (Tawjihi) with average of 50% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma |
| Libya | Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60% |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 75% or 65% plus 1 year HE |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with D7 |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (55%) or SSC (65%) |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 70% |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50% |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Mathayom 6 with GPA 1.0 (2.0 in Maths and Science subjects) |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Bitirme Diplomasi or High School year 3 |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 70% |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 7 |
| Venezuela | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 7 |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 5 |
Other qualifications
| IB or A/AS levels | 20 / 40 UCAS points |
| IGCSE | 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
Entry to International Year One
For admission to the International year One:
- Academic: one or more of the following (please see table below):
- excellent (senior) high school graduation grades
- completed A Levels, IB or an internationally-recognised Foundation Year programme
- completed the first year of an HND or Advanced Diploma
- in the first year of study on a relevant undergraduate degree - Experience: relevant work experience (for mature students only)
- Age: students are usually 18+ years old
| Country | Qualification* |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% |
| China (Mainland) | Successful completion of Senior High 3 at an average of 80% or above |
| China (Hong Kong) | Successful completion of Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) 2 A Level subject passes or 1 A Level plus 2 AS Level passes |
| China (Macau) | Successful completion of form 6 with average grade 70% |
| China (Taiwan) | Successful completion of Senior High 3 at an average of 70% plus further year of study or SH3 plus 1 year further study. Also part study of diploma |
| Colombia | Successful completion of Bachillerato with 5 relevant subjects including Maths or ICFES - 4 subjects including Maths at 60% plus extra 1 Year study |
| Ghana | Successful completion of OND/Ghanaian A Levels or Polytechnic Diploma |
| India | Successful completion of Higher School Certificate Standard XII with average grade 50% or above |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.0 in 4 academic subjects (7.0 in Math and Science) |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (4 years) |
| Japan | Successful completion of High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate at 3.0 GPA |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education plus further year of study |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma with grade average of 4 or Junior College Diploma |
| Libya | Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60% or above plus further 1 year of study |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with 75% or 65 plus 1 year HE (pass) IB: 22 points & IELTS 5.5 |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or National Diploma/Advanced Technical Certificate |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with average of 55% |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari plus further year of study or party study of Diploma/Technical Certificate |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum 4.0 plus further year of study |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further year of study or part study of Diploma |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Mathayom 6 with GPA 3.0 (3.0 in Maths and Science subjects). Also 1 year post secondary study with grade 65% |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Deviet Lisen Bitirme Diplomasi. GPA 3.0 from Key. Also 4 year High School Diploma or Higher Technician Diploma |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further 1 year of study or part study of Diploma. Also part study of specialist diploma |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with minimum GPA 6.5 and above |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 7.5 plus further year of study (7.5 for Maths and Science subjects) |
Other qualifications
| IB or A/AS Levels | 22-23 / 120 UCAS points |
| Foundation programme | 40% or above |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
Entry to Pre-Master's
For admission to the Pre-Master's:
- Academic: one or more of the following (please see table below):
- recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area
- recognised degree in related field (eg BSC Business Studies)
- Honours degree in any subject (eg BA International Relations) - Age: students are normally at least 20 years old
| Country | Qualification* |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% or above |
| China (Mainland) | 3 year Vocational Diploma at 60% or above / recognised first degree (4 years) at 50% or above |
| China (Hong Kong) | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| China (Macau) | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| China (Taiwan) | Recognised first degree |
| Ghana | Bachelor degree or HND (in related subject) |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 40% or above |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 50% or above |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar |
| Korea | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Libya | Recognised first degree |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject) |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate (hons) at 45% or above |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree |
| Russia | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Russian Diploma |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor degree |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.0 or above |
| UAE | Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine | Bakavalar or Ukrainian Diploma |
| Vietnam | Recognised first degree with GPA 6.5 or above |
* if your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
Secure English Language Test (SELT) Requirement
Secure English Language Test (SELT) Requirement:
To be accepted at the ISC, you must have a secure English Language test (SELT) qualification, for example IELTS (International English Language Testing System) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). If you don't have a current SELT qualification, you may still apply to the ISC, but you cannot confirm your place or pay any fees until you provide the required SELT qualification.
If you don't have a current IELTS or TOEFL grade, please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English language level. All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly - (this may cause additional costs).