English Language Equivalencies

English Language Equivalencies 2014/15 (2015 Entry)
Last updated May 2015

* See below for Russell Group list

Qualification

Level required
IELTS

6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each element
6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element
7.0 with no less than 6.0 in each element
TOEFL (IBT)
79 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking)

87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)
100 (minimum 19 with 20 in Speaking)
PTE (Academic)
Pearson Test of English Academic

55 (minimum 51)
62 (minimum 55)
67 (minimum 55)
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature

C
C
B
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature

C
C
B
GCSE/O-Level English (as a first or second language)

C
C
B
IGCSE First Language English (boards other than Cambridge)

C
C
B
Cambridge/CIE IGCSE English as a first language
C
C
B

IGCSE Second Language English (all exam boards)

B
B
A
GCSE/IGCSE English Literature

C
C
B
Cambridge International Level 2 Certificate
C

C
B
Qualification

Level required
IELTS
6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each element
6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element
7.0 with no less than 6.0 in each element
Cambridge Proficiency/Advanced test (from January 2015)

169 with no element below 162
184 with no element below 169
190 with no element below 169
Cambridge Advanced Test (CAE) (prior to January 2015)
C
B
A
Cambridge Proficiency Test (prior to January 2015)
C
B
B
International Baccalaureate English A1 or A2 or English Literature (Standard or Higher Level)
4
4
5
International Baccalaureate English B (Higher Level)
4
4
5
International Baccalaureate English B (Standard Level)
5
5
6
Warwick HE Foundation Programme (English and Study Skills element)
50%
55%
60%
Russell Group* Universities’ English Language Assessments (CELE equivalent)
* see below for Russell Group list
Confirmation of IELTS equivalent required from Russell Group University (scores in all four elements required)
Confirmation of IELTS equivalent required from Russell