Which programmes?
Currently no programmes require Band E English.
Please read all of the below information carefully as there are a wide range of English language tests we can accept to meet our English language requirements.
If a test you have completed is not listed below, unfortunately we are unable to accept it as meeting our English language requirements.
English Language Proficiency Tests
Note: The tests listed below are valid if they have been taken within two years before the start date of your chosen programme of study. All elements of the test results must be demonstrated in one test (for example, we cannot take a combination of your scores across two tests).
| Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) / Cambridge C1 Advanced |
169 overall with a minimum of 160 in each skill
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| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) / Cambridge C2 Proficiency |
169 overall with a minimum of 160 in each skill
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| IELTS (Academic) |
6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill
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| Pearson Test of English (Academic) |
59 overall with a minimum of 54 in each communicative skill
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| TOEFL iBT Institution code: 0394 OR TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition |
80 overall with a minimum of 20 in each skills
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| Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) |
Level III (ISEIII) with pass in each skill
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| Duolingo English Test, with an additional English competency test administered by King’s |
We are only accepting the Duolingo English test in specific circumstances:
Minimum score to achieve: 115
Applicants meeting the minimum score above will then need to complete the additional King’s-administered English competency test. Details of this will be provided via King’s Apply when scores have been verified.
*We will stop considering Duolingo in these countries in the event that English language testing centres reopen or a recognised test becomes available.
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King's Foundations
King's Foundations offer a number of programmes to help students reach the language and skills level required for entry onto our undergraduate programmes.
A-level, AS-level, International Baccalaureate and GCSE/IGCSE
Note: The tests listed below are valid if they have been taken within five years before the start date of your chosen programme of study.
| GCE A-level / AS-level English Language or English Language & Literature |
Grade C
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| International Baccalaureate Diploma English A (English Language/Literature/Language & Literature) |
Higher Level 4
Standard Level 5
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| International Baccalaureate Diploma English B (English Language) |
Higher Level 5
Standard Level 7
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| GCSE English Language |
Grade B or 6
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| GCSE English Language OCR (Specification J351) |
Grade 6 plus Spoken Language Endorsement at Merit
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| GCSE English Language OCR (Specification J355) |
Grade B plus Speaking and Listening at grade 4
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| AQA Level 1/2 Certificate in English Language(Specification 8705) |
Grade B
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| GCSE English Language AQA (Specification 8700) |
Grade B plus Speaking and Listening at grade 4
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| IGCSE English First Language CIE/CAIE(Specification 0522) |
Grade B
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| IGCSE English First Language CIE/CAIE(Specification 0500) |
Grade B plus Speaking and Listening at grade 2
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| IGCSE English Second Language CIE/CAIE(Specification 0511) |
Grade A
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| IGCSE English Second Language CIE/CAIE(Specification 0510) |
Grade A plus Speaking and Listening at grade 2
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| IGCSE English Language A Pearson/Edexcel (Specification 4EA0/4EA1 Pre-2018) |
Grade B in Route two
(exam and coursework - Route one is exam based only)
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| IGCSE English Language A Pearson/Edexcel (Specification 4EA1 Post-2018) |
Grade 6 including spoken endorsement
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| IGCSE English Second Language Pearson/Edexcel (Specification 4ES1) |
Grade 7 including spoken endorsement
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| Oxford AQA IGSCE English Language (Specification 9270) |
Grade 6 including Speaking and Listening endorsed at Merit*
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| Oxford AQA IGSCE English as a Second Language (Specification 9280) |
Grade 7
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*Please note that all English qualifications requiring Speaking and/or Listening must have this seperately endorsed on their Candidate Statement of Results and/or certificate. Evidence must be provided with your application.
European English Language qualifications
Note: The tests listed below are valid if they have been taken within five years before the start date of your chosen programme of study.
If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK and are completing one of the following qualifications, you will have to complete an additional English language test to comply with UKVI English proficiency regulations.
EU
| European Baccalaureate |
Pass English L1 at 70%; English L2 at 80%
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| Austria Reifeprüfungszeugnis |
Pass English at 2 (gut) in both written and oral
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| Belgium Diploma van Secundair/ Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur |
Pass English at 80% / 16 out of 20 / grote onderscheiding / avec grande distinction
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| Denmark Studentereksamen (STX) / Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Højere Teknisk Eksamen (HTX) / Højere Handelseksamen (HHX) |
Pass English (A or B) at grade 7
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| Finland Ylioppilastutkintotodistus |
Pass English at 5 (M) magna cum laude approbatur
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| France Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (British English or American English) |
Pass English at 12
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| France Baccalauréat |
Pass English at 13 where English is the first foreign language (LV1)
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| German Abitur |
Pass English at 12 or Gut when taken as a Hauptfach / Leistungskurs / Kurs mit erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau
Applicants completing the Abitur in Baden-Württemberg or Bavaria will need to pass English at 12 in their final year.
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| Iceland Stúdentspróf (bóknámsbraut) |
Pass English at 9 (when taken as a compulsory language)
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| Luxembourg Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires |
Pass English at 45 (bien)
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| Netherlands Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) |
Pass English at 8 (goed)
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| Norway Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole |
Pass English at 4 when taken as a Common Core Subject
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| Sweden Fullständigt Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan |
Pass English at grade C (a minimum of 150 credits)
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| Switzerland Certificat de Maturité / Maturitätszeugnis / Attestato di Maturità |
Pass English with 5 (bien/gut/bene)
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International School Level Language Qualifications
Note: The tests listed below are valid if they have been taken within five years before the start date of your chosen programme of study.
| Singapore O-Level (SINO) taken with CIE English Language |
Pass at grade B4
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| Singapore Integrated Programme (section 4) English Language / Language Arts |
Pass at grade B
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| Malaysia O Level English Language |
Pass at grade B/B4 (1119 syllabus only)
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| Pakistan O Level English Language(taken with Cambridge International Exams) |
Pass at grade B
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| Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition |
Pass at grade 4
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| Indian High School Leaving Certificate (CISCE/ISC exam board only) |
Pass at grade 80% in English as a standard XII subject
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| Canadian High School Diploma |
Pass at grade A or 80% in English (English Studies from 2019) as a grade 12 subject or Pre-University course
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Which programmes?
This band applies to all programmes within:
Please read all of the below information carefully as there are a wide range of English language tests we can accept to meet our English language requirements.
If a test you have completed is not listed below, unfortunately we are unable to accept it as meeting our English language requirements.
For applicants requiring a Tier 4 study visa
If you need to apply for a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, we can only accept IELTS and Pearson results that have been provided by test centres approved by UK Visas and Immigration: IELTS for UKVI (Academic) and PTE (Academic) UKVI are only valid if taken within two years before the start date of your chosen programme of study. You can find a list of approved test centres on the UKVI website.
ELC requirements
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| IELTS for UKVI (Academic) |
6.0 overall, with no skill below 5.5
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From 5.5 overall, with no skill below 5.0, to 6.0 overall, with no skill below 5.5
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| Pearson Test of English (Academic) UKVI |
59 overall with a minimum of 54 in each communicative skill
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54 overall with a minimum of 46 in each communicative skill
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*Students who exceed this requirement should apply for the King's International Foundation. Students who exceed this requirement and still want to be considered for the Extended King's International Foundation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Tutor.
For applicants not requiring a Tier 4 study visa
We accept a number of other English language tests if you do not require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK:
ELC requirements
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| Cambridge Exams |
169 overall with a minimum of 160 in each skill
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162 overall with a minimum of 154 in each skill
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| IELTS for UKVI (Academic) |
Minimum 6.0 overall, with no skill below 5.5
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Minimum 5.5 overall, with no skill below 5.0
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| Pearson Test of English (Academic) UKVI |
59 overall with a minimum of 54 in each communicative skill
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54 overall with a minimum of 46 in each communicative skill
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TOEFL iBT Institution code: 0394 OR
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition |
80 overall with a minimum of 20 in each skills
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72 overall with a minimum of 17 in writing/speaking and 15 in listening/reading
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| Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) |
Level III with pass in each skill
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Level II with pass in each skill
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*Students who exceed this requirement should apply for the King's International Foundation. Students who exceed this requirement and still want to be considered for the Extended King's International Foundation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Tutor.
Which programmes?
All study abroad applicants are required to meet the English Language requirements set out in Band B.
Exemptions
Study Abroad applicants in the following situation will to not be required to sit an English Language test:
Competency for nationals of a UKVI defined majority English speaking countries
If you are a national of a majority English speaking country (please see table below)
Competency through Higher education in a UKVI defined majority English speaking country
If you are currently enrolled at a university in a UKVI defined majority English speaking country. You must have successfully completed 1 year of study and a University recognised on NARIC at the required academic standard for entry.
Competency through previous education in a UKVI defined majority English speaking country
You must have obtained a University level qualification from a UKVI defined majority English speaking country, no more than 5 years prior to the course start date.