Entry requirements
Students applying to study the International Year One course are usually 17 years of age or above.
*Please note the ISC only considers applications from 'overseas' students. Home/EU students are not accepted. Find a full definition of HEU students here.
English language level
The table below shows the minimum English Language level required for entry to the International Year One. 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.
All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may incur additional costs).
| Route to University study |
Equivalent English language level |
Entry to the
International Year One |
IELTS 5.0 overall (minimum 4.0 in all elements)
TOEFL (Internet-based test):
Listening 21; Reading 22;
Speaking 23; Writing 21
TOEFL (Computer-based test): 183
Pearson test of English: 51
across all skills |
Academic entry requirements
The table below show the minimum academic levels required for entry to the International Year One.
| Country |
Qualification* |
| Bangladesh |
Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% |
| China |
Successful completion of Senior High 3 at an average of 80% or above |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Macau |
Successful completion of form 6 with average grade 70% |
| 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 |
| Taiwan |
Successful completion of Senior High 3 plus evidence of further study |
| 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 Devlet Lise 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
| Qualification |
Award |
| IB Diploma |
22-23 points (English test required) |
| As/A Levels |
120 Ucas points |
* If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
Home/EU student definition
HEU (Home/EU) students include:
- Permanent residents in the UK who have been resident in the UK for 3 years
- EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for 3 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
- The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.
Important note for applicants from the UK and European Union
There is a very high level of competition worldwide for degree places at Kingston University. Numbers applying from within the UK and the European Union region are especially high. Therefore, we do not accept Home/EU students. We recommend that these students join an A Level programme.
