Minimum English Language Entry Requirements
This policy specifies minimum English Language entry requirements for students applying to the University of Nottingham. These are minimum entry requirements and many subjects require higher entry qualifications. These requirements apply to students undertaking award and non-award bearing studies at the University.
Home Students
Home Students are required to have an appropriate grade/score in an approved examination in English language before they can register on an academic programme. This is normally Grade C in GCSE English Language or equivalent.
International Students
International students whose first language is not English are required to have an appropriate grade/score in an approved examination in English language (normally IELTS or TOEFL iBT) before they can register on an academic programme. Students who have taken their education entirely in the medium of English and can demonstrate that they have completed a recognised degree or have successfully completed the whole of their secondary education up to and including the equivalent of year twelve in one of the countries on the UKBA's list of recognised countries will automatically receive an English language waiver. The UKBA's list of recognised countries is available here.
The following are the recognised English Language qualifications:
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The Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): This is available world-wide through British Council Centres
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Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
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Successful final assessment of an appropriate pre-sessional English language course offered by the University of Nottingham Centre for English Language Education (CELE).
Below are the grades/scores normally required for immediate entry on to academic programmes at the University. Grades/scores are valid for a maximum period of two years prior to the date of registration.
One Year Foundation Certificates
- Please note that applicants must provide evidence of one of the qualifications listed below. In addition, they should hold a valid SELT test at the level of B1.
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IELTS 5.5 (no less than 5.0 in any element
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TOEFL iBT 71 (no less than 17 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking)
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CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass to Foundation".
Integrated Foundation Courses
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IELTS 5.5 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
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TOEFL iBT 87 (no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking)
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CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass to Foundation".
Medicine
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IELTS 7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element)
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TOEFL iBT 109 (no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking)
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CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with High Distinction"
MBA Programmes
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IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
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TOEFL iBT (100 with no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking)
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CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with Distinction"
Other Undergraduate/Postgraduate Programmes (please check with School for individual requirements)
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IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
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TOEFL iBT 87 (no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking)
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CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass"
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IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
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TOEFL iBT 87 (no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading and 23 in speaking)
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CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with Merit"
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IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
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TOEFL iBT (100 with no less than 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking)
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CELE pre-sessional course final assessment of "Pass with Distinction"
Links:
English Language Equivalencies
Policy for Waiving English Language Requirements
English Language Waiver Request Form
English Language Bandings from 1 October 2011