English Language Requirements
Performers College requires that your English Language capability is of a level that will enable you to succeed on your chosen course of study.
All applicants are required to demonstrate their ability to understand and express themselves in both written and spoken English. We accept a wide range of country-specific English language qualifications, please see your country on our International Entry Requirements page. We also accept a number of English language tests based on the following minimum standards.
Please note that there may be a 2-year validity period for external English tests and English studied on certain qualifications.
If you require a Student Visa to study in the UK, you will need to complete a SELT (Secure English Language Test) for the CERT HE courses, to meet UKVI Visa requirements for courses below RQF Level 6 (Undergraduate level).
We accept the following:
- IELTS for UKVI with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each band.
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT B2 (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) Pass and minimum of 33 scored in each section.
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI with a score of 59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.
You can find a list of approved test centres here. We are not able to accept any alternative qualifications, even if they have been studied at first language, nor if they meet the undergraduate/ postgraduate requirements. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
| Test | Undergraduate degrees | Postgraduate degrees |
|---|---|---|
| A level (A2) | C grade or above in A2 English language | C grade or above in A2 English language |
| AS level (A1) | C grade or above in AS English language | C grade or above in AS English language |
| GCSE English/ GCE O level/ iGCSE | C/4 or above | C/4 or above |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | Grade C or above (ordinary) or at Grade D or above (higher) | Grade C or above (ordinary) or at Grade D or above (higher) |
| LanguageCert International ESOL (B2 Communicator Level)
*Test can be taken online or in-centre – please contact Admissions for an exclusive discount of test fees |
B2 Pass with a minimum score of 33 in each skill | B2 High Pass with a minimum score of 38 in each skill |
| European Baccalaureate | Grade 6 (80%) EL | 85% |
| International Baccalaureate | HL English B at grade 4 or SL English A: Language & Literature or English A: Literature at grade 4 | Same as undergraduate with evidence of continued use of English |
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic version
*We may be able to accept IELTS Indicators taken from 1st July 2020 onwards |
Min. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each element: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing | Min 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing overall |
| TOEFL (iBT) and Home Edition
*We do not accept TOEFL ITP tests available in China |
Min. 72 overall with 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking | Min. 83 overall with 19 in Reading, 24 in Writing, 20 in Listening and 20 in Speaking |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
We cannot accept PTE Academic Online. |
Min. 59 overall with no less than 59 in each element | Min. 62 overall with no less than 59 in each element |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) | 170 overall with 165 in each component | 170 overall with 165 in each component |
| Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE) | 170 overall with 165 in each component | 170 overall with 165 in each component |
| British bachelor’s degree | 2:2 or above* | 2:2 or above |
| Trinity ISE 2 | Pass with Merit | Pass with Distinction |
Bachelor’s degree studied in a majority English Speaking (MES) Country:
|
Applicant has studied and successfully completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK Bachelors Degree taught in a majority English-speaking country. | An approved equivalent to a UK Bachelors Degree |
*Contingent on an academic progression assessment
Any questions?
Our international team are on hand to provide prospective and enrolled international students with information and advice on UK immigration and visa requirements.
For help, support or advice, please call us between 9am-5:30pm GMT using the contact details below.
Phone: +44 1273 840 346
Email: [email protected]
