We accept a range of English language qualifications as evidence of your abilities. These qualifications are all checked by our International Centre for English to ensure they meet our requirements.
Their syllabuses are mapped against the four components of listening, reading, writing and speaking to ensure they are comparable to CEFR level B2 in each of these components.
For the majority of our courses, an IELTS of 6.0 overall (with no band below 5.5) is required, however, please note that some courses may require a higher IELTS score. Please check with the University if you are unsure.
Please note:
- Some of these qualifications may have a validity of two years from the date of the test.
- If you have a UK Bachelor Degree or an equivalent qualification that was studied in a majority English speaking country, you will not be required to hold one of these English language qualifications.
English tests accepted
English Test Grade and Information
BCU English Proficiency Test
For online Presessional Course: Yes
For September 2021 Direct entry: Yes
The same band scores as IELTS.
IELTS indicator.
Pearson test of English (PTE) - Academic
For online Presessional Course: Yes
For January 2021 Direct entry: Yes
For September 2021 Direct entry: Yes
| IELTS equivalent | PTE Academic |
|---|
| 4.0 |
43 |
| 4.5 |
48 |
| 5.0 |
53 |
| 5.5 |
59 |
| 6.0 |
64 |
| 6.5 |
70 |
| 7.0 |
76 |
TOEFL iBT (if taken at test centre outside the UK) - Requirements based on IELTS equivalent
For online Presessional Course: Yes
For January 2021 Direct entry: Yes
For September 2021 Direct entry: Yes
| IELTS equivalent | TOEFL Total/overall | TOEFL reading | TOEFL Listening | TOEFL Speaking | TOEFL writing |
|---|
| 4.0 |
48 |
6 |
11 |
17 |
14 |
| 4.5 |
56 |
10 |
13 |
18 |
15 |
| 5.0 |
64 |
14 |
15 |
19 |
16 |
| 5.5 |
72 |
18 |
17 |
20 |
17 |
| 6.0 |
80 |
20 |
18 |
21 |
19 |
| 6.5 |
88 |
22 |
20 |
23 |
21 |
| 7.0 |
95 |
24 |
22 |
25 |
24 |
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2
(Available at UKVI approved test centres only)
For online Presessional Course: Yes
For January 2021 Direct entry: Yes
For September 2021 Direct entry: Yes
Pass/High grading
| LanguageCert IESOL B2 Exam | IELTS 5.5 equivalance
(all skills) | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5
equivalance (all skills) |
|---|
| Written Exam |
Pass |
High Pass |
| Spoken Exam |
Pass |
High Pass |
Numerical Scores by Skill
| LanguageCert IESOL B2 Exam Non-SELT | LC score (IELTS 5.5 equivalence) | LC score (IELTS 6.0 equivalence) | LC score (IELTS 6.5 equivalence) |
|---|
| Listening |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Reading |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Writing |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Speaking |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
Only when both Written and Spoken exams are taken within fourteen (14) days of each other.
The qualification should be valid for two years from the date of issue and should still be valid on the date of issue and should still be valid on the date on enrolment onto a BCU course
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1
(available at UKVI approved test centres only)
For online Presessional Course: Yes
For January 2021 Direct entry: Yes (for presessional courses only)
For September 2021 Direct entry: Yes (for presessional courses only)
Pass/High Pass Grading
| LanguageCert IESOL B2 Exam | IELTS 4.0 equivalance
(all skills) | IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
equivalance (all skills) |
|---|
| Written Exam |
Pass |
High Pass |
| Spoken Exam |
Pass |
High Pass |
Numerical Scores by Skill
| LanguageCert IESOL B1 Exam SELT | LC score (IELTS 4.0 equivalence) | LC score (IELTS 4.5 equivalence) | LC score (IELTS 5.0 equivalence) |
|---|
| Listening |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Reading |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Writing |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Speaking |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
Only when both Written and Spoken exams are taken within fourteen (14) days of each other.
The qualification should be valid for two years from the date of issue and should still be valid on the date on enrolment onto a BCU course.
Euroexam Academic English C1
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (non-SELT)
(Available online or at a test centre)
For online Presessional Course: Yes
For September 2021 Direct entry: Yes
Pass/High grading
| LanguageCert IESOL B2 Exam | IELTS 5.5 equivalance
(all skills) | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5
equivalance (all skills) |
|---|
| Written Exam |
Pass |
High Pass |
| Spoken Exam |
Pass |
High Pass |
Numerical Scores by Skill
| LanguageCert IESOL B2 Exam Non-SELT | LC score (IELTS 5.5 equivalence) | LC score (IELTS 6.0 equivalence) | LC score (IELTS 6.5 equivalence) |
|---|
| Listening |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Reading |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Writing |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Speaking |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
Only when both Written and Spoken exams are taken within 14 days of each other.
The qualification should be valid for two years from the date of issue and should still be valid on the date of issue and should still be valid on the date on enrolment onto a BCU course.
Book a test.
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B1 (non-SELT)
(Available online or at a test centre)
For online Presessional Course: Yes
For September 2021 Direct entry:
Pass/High Pass Grading
| LanguageCert IESOL B2 Exam | IELTS 4.0 equivalance
(all skills) | IELTS 4.5 or 5.0
equivalance (all skills) |
|---|
| Written Exam |
Pass |
High Pass |
| Spoken Exam |
Pass |
High Pass |
Numerical Scores by Skill
| LanguageCert IESOL B1 Exam SELT | LC score (IELTS 4.0 equivalence) | LC score (IELTS 4.5 equivalence) | LC score (IELTS 5.0 equivalence) |
|---|
| Listening |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Reading |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Writing |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
| Speaking |
25-32/50 |
33-38/50 |
39-50/50 |
Only when both Written and Spoken exams are taken within 14 days of each other.
The qualification should be valid for two years from the date of issue and should still be valid on the date on enrolment onto a BCU course.
Book a test.