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- International Year One: 4 and 3.5-term
- International Year One: 3-term
- Pre-Masters
- English Language Level
Academic requirements for International Year One: 4 and 3.5-term courses*
- Academic: top high school graduation grades. For a list of academic requirements by country, see the table below.
- Age: students are usually 17 years of age or above
| Country | Qualification** |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Successful completion of High School Certificate/Immediate Certificate/Polytechnic Diploma - passes in 4 subjects (HSC grades 3.0-5.0 (60%). |
| China (Mainland) | SH2 (Gao Er): 75% average across the academic year (& the average must include key subjects). SH3 (Gao San): 70% average across the academic year (& the average must include key subjects). |
| China (Hong Kong) | 4 x D grades at HKCEE in academic subjects (excludes Chinese (language), Chinese Literature, Religious Studies, Music, Physical Education, Art and Home Economics) |
| China (Macau) | Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 75% or iGCSE/"O" Levels - Grade C in 5 relevant subjects including English |
| China (Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Georgia | Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 12 or 11) |
| Ghana | West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate grades 1-6 (A - C) in 4 or more subjects. |
| India | Standard 10 = approx GCSE at 80% or above. 10+1 (= between GCSE and AS Level) 70%. 10+2 (= AS level) 50% or above. |
| Indonesia | SMU 2 average of 7.5; SMU 3 average of 7 out of 5 academic subjects depending from social or science stream. |
| Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma (3 years) required - (approx between GCSE and AS Level). |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko - Year 12/Senior 3) pass with 'good' grades (70% + or approx GPA 2.5+ on 5 scale). |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average grade 4 |
| Korea | Successful completion of SH3 (4th grade average) or SH2 (3rd grade average) High School Diploma with grade average of 4 |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 75% or IB 26 points |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with at least grade 6 in 4 or more subjects |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with passes in 4 or more subjects with an average of 60% |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 70% |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with minimum GPA 4.0. |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% |
| South Africa | Must have a National Senior Certificate, with minimum grade Cs, in five relevant subjects |
| Thailand | Successful completion Mathayom Suska 5 with GPA 2.5 or MAW 6.0 with GPA 2.0 in last two years |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diplomasi or High School year 3 with with 60% score |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education grade 11 with minimum GPA 7.0 |
| Venezuela | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8 |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 7 |
Other qualifications
| IB or A/AS levels | 26 / 100 UCAS points |
* Academic Requirements for 4-term and 3.5-term courses are similar. However, you will need higher IELTS 5.5 score to enter the 3.5-term course as compared to IELTS 5.0 to enter the 4-term course.
** If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
Academic requirements for International Year One: 3-term course
- Academic: top high school graduation grades. For a list of academic requirements by country, see the table below.
- Age: students are usually 17 years of age or above
| Country | Qualification* |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate / Polytechnic Diploma - passes in 4 or more subjects. HSC grades 3.0-5.0 (60%/A&B). |
| China (Mainland) | SH3/Senior High 3 with 80% or above in 4 or more subjects plus evidence of further studies/year 1 studies in Junior College Diploma. |
| China (Hong Kong) | Hong Kong Advanced Level Examinations (HKALE) 2 x E, (Chinese language AS level not to be included for UCAS points) Higher Certificate, Honours Diploma and Higher Diploma. |
| China (Macau) | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree. |
| China (Taiwan) | SH3 plus evidence of further study. Part study of Junior College Diploma / Technical College / Institute or Polytechnic Diploma / Senior Vocational High School Leaving Certificate. |
| Georgia | Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 12 or 11). |
| Ghana | OND/West African Higher School Certificate/Ghanaian A Level/Polytechnic Diploma. |
| India | 10+2 (60% or above) or part study of College/Polytechnic Diplomas. |
| Indonesia | High School certificate (SMA/SMU) plus evidence of further study/SKN = NVQ or diploma (D1 - D4). |
| Iran | 4 yrs High School Diploma, Pre-University Certificate, Associate Degree or Kardani. |
| Japan | High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus evidence of further study. Part study of Junior College Diploma / Technical Associate Degree / Vocational Training Certificate / Diploma / National Certificate. |
| Jordan | High School certificate (Tawjihi) plus evidence of further study. Community College Certificate / Diploma / General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education plus evidence of further study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii. |
| Korea | High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus evidence of further study post completion of secondary school. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 85% or 70% + 1 year HE (pass) IB : 28 points |
| Nigeria | West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - WAEC grades A1/2 (1 Exc/2 v good), B3/4 (3 good/4 credit), C5/6 (credit) in 4 or more subjects. Plus evidence further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate or 160 UCAS points for A levels |
| Pakistan | HSC grades 3.0-5.0 (60%/A&B) plus completion of 1st year of degree / diploma level studies. OR HSC Grades of 70% or above. |
| Qatar | High School certificate plus evidence of further study. Part study of Vocational Secondary Diploma/Secondary Technical Certificate/Diploma in Technology/Bachelor Degree. |
| Russia | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 3.0). |
| Saudi Arabia | Part study of diploma level studies - Diploma provided by Higher Institutes and Technical Colleges / Technical College Certificate / Higher Technical Institute Diploma / College of Technology Diploma / Higher Diploma. |
| South Africa | Must have a National Senior Certificate, with minimum grade Bs, in five relevant subjects |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) plus evidence of further study. International Baccalaureat from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level. |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion)- GPA 3.0 (60%) from any high school |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) plus evidence of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| Ukraine | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0). |
| Venezuela | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8. |
| Vietnam | 4-term entry: Completed Year 12: Year 12 completion report with GPA 7.5 overall, and with 7.0+ for Math and science subjects3-term entry: Completed Year 12 plus further study (university, college, standard foundation). |
Other qualifications
| IB | 28 / 140 UCAS points |
* If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information
Academic requirements for the Pre-Masters course
Academic: one or more of the following (for a list of academic requirements by country, see the table below):
- recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area
- recognised degree in related field
- Honours degree in any subject
- Age: students are normally at least 20 years old
- Country of residence/nationality: The ISC only considers application from 'overseas' students. Home/EU students are not accepted. For a full definition of HEU students see list here on the right.
| Country | Qualification* |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 50% or 3 year diploma at 65% |
| China (Mainland) | 3 year Vocational Diploma at 70% or above / recognised first degree (4 years) at 60% or above |
| China (Hong Kong) | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| China (Macau) | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) |
| China (Taiwan) | Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 |
| Ghana | Bachelor degree or HND (in related subject) |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar with GPA 3 |
| Korea | Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Libya | Recognised first degree |
| Mexico | Recognised Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in related field at 80% or above |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject) |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate (hons) at 50% or above |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree |
| Russia | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Russian Diploma at grade 4 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor degree |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.3 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
English Language Level requirements for all courses
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. See a full list of SELT qualifications on the UKBA website. 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 incur additional costs).
|
Equivalent English Language level |
Route to University study |
|---|---|
|
IELTS 5.5 overall (with minimum of 5.5 in writing) |
International Year One [3 terms]* |
|
IELTS 5.5 overall (with minimum of 5.5 in writing) |
International Year One [3.5 terms]** |
|
IELTS 5.0 overall (with minimum of 5.0 in writing) |
International Year One [4 terms] |
| IELTS 4.0 overall (with minimum of 4.0 in writing) | English Language Preparation (1 term ELP) then International Year One |
|
IELTS 6.0 (with 5.5 in all subskills) |
Pre-Masters |
|
IELTS 5.0 (with 4.5 in all subskills) |
English for Pre-Masters (1 term EPM) then Pre-Masters |
|
IELTS 4.0 (with 4.0 in all subskills) |
English for Pre-Masters (2 terms EPM) then Pre-Masters |
* Evidence of advanced academic studies is also required
** 3.5-term course academic entry requirements are same as for the 4-term course but the IELTS level is higher.