The table below shows the minimum English Language level required for entry to ISC courses. If you don't have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the ISC. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.
| Route to University study | Equivalent English Language level |
|---|---|
| direct entry to the Foundation Year | IELTS 4.5, TOEFL 450 (133 computer based test) |
| direct entry to the two-term Pre-Master's | IELTS 5.5 |
| direct entry to the three-term Pre-Master's | IELTS 5.0, TOEFL 500 (173 computer based test) |
| one term of English Language Preparation prior to your academic programme | IELTS 4.0 |
| two terms of English Language Preparation prior to your academic programme | IELTS 3.0 |
HEU (Home/EU) students include the following categories:
- Permanent residents in the UK who have been resident in the UK for three years
- EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for three years
- EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for three years
- Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
- People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families