Entry requirements
International Foundation Year entry requirements
- Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study (see table below)
- Country of residence/nationality: Both 'overseas' and EU students may apply (UK students are not accepted)
- Age: students are usually 17 years old on commencement of their International Foundation Year
Minimum entry requirements by country - International Foundation Year
| 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 HKCEE with 4 x E grades or above in academic subjects |
| China (Macau) | Successful completion of form 5 with average grade 60% |
| 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 West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade D7 |
| India | Standard 10 with 70% or above |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7 or above |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with an average grade of 14 |
| Japan | Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 2.0 |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50% |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 50% |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade 7 |
| 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 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
English Language Level:
- For direct entry to any of the International Foundation Year routes: IELTS 4.5 (with 4.5 in all subskills), TOEFL 477 (153 computer based test, 53 internet based test), Pearson Test of English (PTE) 40-43
- For one term of English Language Preparation prior to your academic programme: IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
Secure English Language Test (SELT) Requirement:
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.
All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may incur additional costs).
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Important note for applicants from the UK
There is a very high level of competition worldwide for degree places at Liverpool John Moores University. Numbers applying from within the UK are especially high. Therefore, we do not accept applications for the International Study Centre from students from the UK. Instead, we strongly recommend that these students consider joining an A Level programme. |
