English language requirements
If you’re from a country where English is not the main language, you will usually have to take a test to prove your level of English.
Accepted tests and minimum scores
English language tests
| IELTS Academic or IELTS for UKVI (Academic) | 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each learning component) |
| ETS TOEFL iBT (ITP and paper based test not accepted) | 88-89 (minimum 21 Listening and Writing, 22 Reading and 23 Speaking) |
| ETS TOEFL iBT Home Edition | 88-89 (minimum 21 Listening and Writing, 22 Reading and 23 Speaking) |
| LanguageCert Academic or LanguageCert Academic SELT | 70 overall with no less than 65 |
| Trinity College London (Integrated Skills in English) | Pass in ISE II or above |
| Cambridge English (various qualifications) | 176 overall with minimum scores of 169 in each component.
Overall grade required: B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency |
| PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or Pearson for UKVI (Academic) | 62 overall with minimum scores of 51 in each component |
| Oxford ELLT: Digital or Global Level | 7 with no grade below 6 |
| PSI Skills for English: SELT | B2 Pass with Merit in each component |
| University of Reading Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP) | 7.0 with no component less than 6.5 |
Country-specific English language certificates
| AISSCE India Standard XII (CBSE or CISCE Boards only) | 70% in English or above |
| A-level or AS-level English language (UK) | Grade C or above |
| Austrian Reifeprüfung/Matura | Grade 2 (Gut) in English or above in Written and Oral Components
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| Belgian Certificat d’Enseignement Secondeaire | Grade 15/20 or 70% or Distinction in English |
| Botswana Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (BGCSE) | Grade C or Credit (3-6) or above in English |
| Brunei GCE O Level (Cambs) | Grade C or above in English |
| Cameroon Senior School Certificate | Grade C or above in GCE O Level in English
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| Czech Maturitni Zkousce/Maturita | Grade 4 or above in English |
| European Baccalaureate L1 English, L1A English | 7.0 or above (L2 English 7.5) |
| French Baccalauréat I’Option Internationale or Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) | Grade 12 or above in English |
| GCSE/IGCSE English language (UK) | Grade C/4 in English |
| German Abitur and German International Abitur | Grade 12 or above in English at Advanced Level |
| International Baccalaureate: | |
| English A Language and Literature HL | Grade 4 |
| English A Literature HL | Grade 4 |
| English Language B HL | Grade 4 |
| English A Language and Literature SL | Grade 5 |
| English A Literature SL | Grade 5 |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | English H4/O4 |
| LRN International GCSE | Grade 4 in English |
| LRN International AS/A Level | Grade C in English |
| Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) | Grade Credit 4 in GCE O Level English |
| Malaysia SPM 1119 | Grade C in Advanced English |
| Singapore GCE O Level (Cambs) | Grade C or above in English |
| South African National Senior Certificate | Grade C or above in English |
| Swiss Certificat de Maturite | Grade 4.5 or above in English |
| Tanzania Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) | Grade C or above in English |
| Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education | Grade C or 6 or above in English |
| Uganda Certificate of Education | Grade C or 6 or above in English |
| West African Examinations Council | WASSCE/WAEC/GCE/NECO Credit (4-6) or above in English
Grade C or above in O Level/ZGCE English |
LSTM English Language Waiver programme
If you are applying for a professional diploma or short course, or the online MSc in Global Health, you can apply to the LSTM English Language Waiver programme. It offers an alternative route to meeting our English language requirements, taking your educational background and professional experience into account.
Exemptions
You do not need to prove you meet our English language requirements if:
- You are a national of a majority English-speaking country or territory
OR
- You have a qualification equal to UK degree, that was taught in English, in a majority English-speaking country or territory (excluding Canada).
If your degree was taught and assessed in English, but not in a majority English-speaking country, you can use the Ecctis English Proficiency and Qualification Comparison to prove your level of English is sufficient, and your qualification is equivalent to a UK degree.
If you have any questions, contact our team.
Alternative route to English language requirements
Frequently asked questions
Check the test provider’s website. This should explain what arrangements are in place. Normally, results are available within 15 working days.
We can only accept the English language tests specified on this page.
If you are applying for a diploma, non-credit-bearing short course or the online MSc in Global Health you can apply for the LSTM English Language Waiver scheme. It considers school certificates, educational background and professional experience as proof of English Language proficiency.