Lancaster University

For admission to the International Study Centre:

• Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (see table below)
• Country of residence/nationality: 'overseas' students only (Home/EU students* are not accepted - see note below)
• Age: students are usually 17 years of age on commencement of the International Foundation Year

Country	Qualification*
Bangladesh	Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60%
Botswana	Successful completion of the Cambridge Overseas School Certificate grades 1-6 in 4 or more subjects.
China (Mainland)	Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above
China (Hong Kong)	Successful completion of the HKCEE with 3 x D grades and 1 E grade or above in academic subjects
China (Macau)	Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 75%, or iGCSE / 'O' Levels with grade C or above in 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	Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 6 or above in 4 or more subjects
India	Standard 10 with 80% or above
Indonesia	Successful completion of SMU 2/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.5 or above, or SMU 3 with an average of 7 out of 5 academic subjects
Iran	Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with an average grade of 15
Japan	Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 70% or 3.5
Jordan	Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80%
Kazakhstan	Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4
Korea	Successful completion of High School Diploma - SH3 with grade average of 4, or SH2 with grade average of 3
Libya	Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80%
Malaysia	Successful completion of SPM (Malaysia Certificate of Education) (or forecast) with aggregate of 20 or less in best five relevant academic subjects to include English and Mathematics.
Mexico	Successful completion of Bachillerato with average score of 75%
Nigeria	Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) with grades A - C 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 80%, or QSSC - minimum 5 subjects or 3 subjects at Advanced Level with grades A-C
Russia	Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade average of 4
Singapore	Successful completion of Singapore/Cambridge O Level - 5 subjects Grade A1-C6 in relevant subjects.
Saudi Arabia	Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects
Thailand	Successful completion of MAW5 (Mathayom Suska 5) or MAW6 with grade 2.0 in academic subjects including at least 2.0 in Maths and Science subjects
Turkey	Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diplomasi or High School year 3 with average grade 3 (60% and above)
UAE	Successful completion of Tawjihiyya with average of 80%, including relevant subjects
Ukraine	Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with grade minimum of 7
Venezuela	Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 8
Vietnam	Successful completion of Secondary School/Year 11 or a National University Entrance Examination with a score of 7 and above

Other qualifications

• IB or A/AS levels: 26 points or 80 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

English Language level:

Secure English Language Test (SELT) Requirement:
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), to be accepted at the ISC. If you don't have a current SELT qualifation, 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 full list of SELT qualifications on the UKBA website.

For direct entry to the Foundation Year:

• IELTS: 5.0 Overall (min 5.0 in writing)
• TOEFL (internet-based test): Listening 15, Reading 13, Speaking 18, Writing 15
• Pearson Test of English: 46 (min 46 in writing)
 

For English Language Preparation prior to your academic programme: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent

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.

Maths requirement:

• All students are required to have pased maths with a final High School score of at least 50%

All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may incur additional costs).

Important note for applicants from UK and European Union countries ('HEU' students*)

There is a very high level of competition worldwide for degree places at Lancaster University. Numbers applying from within the UK and the European Union region are especially high. Therefore, we do not accept applications for the International Study Centre from students from UK and EU countries. Instead, we strongly recommend that these students consider joining an A Level programme.

*Definition of Home/EU (HEU) students