At the University of Lincoln, English Language requirements may vary depending on your intended course of study. Check individual course pages for detailed information.
| IELTS Academic * | TOEFL IBT*† | PTE Academic* | University of Lincoln PEASS course |
|---|---|---|---|
|
IELTS 6.0 overall |
79 overall Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 20 |
58 overall Reading: 51 Listening: 51 Speaking: 51 Writing: 51 |
Pass at 40% or above |
|
IELTS 6.0 overall |
79 overall Reading: 19 Listening: 18 Speaking: 21 Writing: 22 |
58 overall Reading: 58 Listening: 58 Speaking: 58 Writing: 58 |
|
|
IELTS 6.5 overall |
90 overall Reading: 21 Listening: 20 Speaking: 22 Writing: 24 |
61 overall Reading: 58 Listening: 58 Speaking: 58 Writing: 58 |
Pass at 50% or above |
|
IELTS 7.0 overall |
100 overall Reading: 24 Listening: 24 Speaking: 23 Writing: 27 |
76 overall Reading: 61 Listening: 61 Speaking: 61 Writing: 61 |
Pass at 60% or above |
* Valid for two years from date of the test
† Accepted for students who do not require a Tier 4 visa
Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)
Evidence of the syllabus you have studied will be required in order for the International Admissions Team to consider your CIE qualification.
Edexcel
Please note that English Language (Specification B) does not test speaking or listening and is therefore not accepted).
The following qualifications may be accepted in place of IELTS 6.0.
| Country | Qualification | Minimum grades required |
|---|---|---|
|
Antigua & Barbuda |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
Australia |
English language within Provincial Secondary/Senior School Certificate or Diploma |
50% |
|
Austria |
Reifeprüfung / Matura |
2 ('Gut') |
|
Bahamas |
GCSE / GCE O Level |
A-C |
|
Barbados |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
Barbados |
GCE Ordinary Level |
A-C/1-6 |
|
Belgium |
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur |
8/10 (80%) |
|
Belgium |
Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs |
8/10 (80%) |
|
Belize |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
Belize |
GCE Ordinary Level |
A-C/1-6 |
|
Botswana |
Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (BGCSE) |
A-C |
|
Cameroon |
GCE Ordinary Level |
A-C |
|
Canada |
High School Diploma (or regional equivalent) |
A-C |
|
Cyprus |
Apolytirion of Lykeion |
15 |
|
Denmark |
Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) |
7 |
|
Dominica |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
Dominica |
GCE Ordinary Level |
A-C/1-6 |
|
Europe |
European Baccalaureate Diploma |
7 |
|
Germany |
Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife - English as a 'Leistungskurse' |
10 ('Gut') |
|
Ghana |
WASSCE |
A1-C6 |
|
Grenada |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
Guyana |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
Hong Kong |
HKDSE |
4/5 |
|
Iceland |
Studentsprof (from Gymnasium) |
9 |
|
India |
Standard XII (awarded by a Metro/State Board) |
70%+ |
|
Jamaica |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
Jamaica |
GCE Ordinary Level |
A-C/1-6 |
|
Kenya |
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) |
A-C |
|
Malawi |
Malawi School Certificate of Education |
1-6 |
|
Malaysia |
Cambridge GCE O'level Syllabus 1119 |
A-C |
|
Malta |
Advanced Matriculation / Matriculation Certificate |
E |
|
Netherlands |
VWO |
8 |
|
New Zealand |
National Certificate in Educational Achievement at level 2/3 |
Achieved |
|
Nigeria |
NECO Senior School Certificate |
A1-C6 |
|
Nigeria |
WAEC WASSC |
A1-C6 |
|
Norway |
VVO |
4/5 |
|
South Africa |
National Senior Certificate |
5 |
|
St Kitts & Nevis |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
St Kitts & Nevis |
GCE Ordinary Level |
A-C/1-6 |
|
St Lucia |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
St Vincent & The Grenadines |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate (General Proficiency) |
1-3 |
|
Sweden |
Slutbetyg / Avgångsbetyg från Gymnasieskolan |
VG (15+) |
|
Tanzania |
Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
A-C |
|
Tanzania |
Certificate of Secondary Education |
A-C |
|
Trinidad & Tobago |
GCE Ordinary Level |
A-C/1-6 |
|
Trinidad & Tobago |
Caribbean Examinations Council Secondary Education Certificate |
1-3 |
|
Uganda |
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) |
1-6 |
|
Uganda |
East African Certificate of Education (EACE) |
1-6 |
|
USA |
High School Graduation Diploma |
C |
|
Various |
International Baccalaureate Diploma - HL English A: Language and Literature |
5 |
|
Various |
International Baccalaureate Diploma - SL English A: Language and Literature |
5 |
|
Various |
International Baccalaureate Diploma - HL English A: Literature |
5 |
| Various | International Baccalaureate Diploma - SL English A: Literature | 5 |
| Various | International Baccalaureate Diploma - HL English B | 5 |
| Various | International Baccalaureate Diploma - SL English B | 6 |
|
Zambia |
Zambia School Certificate / General Certificate of Education |
1-6 |
|
Zimbabwe |
Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education O Level |
A-C |
Please note that requirements for some programmes may be higher than those listed in the table above.
We would usually expect the qualification to have been completed within 5 years of you enrolling at the University of Lincoln.
UK Visa and Immigration (UKV&I) requirements regarding English language proficiency - UK NARIC Statement of Comparability
Some students who are relying on a Bachelors, Masters or PhD award from a ‘majority English-speaking country’ (excluding the UK) as evidence of their English language ability for their Tier 4 visa application are now required to include an original ‘Statement of Comparability’ from UK NARIC.
Students who are nationals of the ‘majority English-speaking countries’ listed below are NOT required to apply for a UK NARIC Statement of Comparability:
Students who are not nationals of a ‘majority English-speaking country’ but will be relying on a Bachelors, Masters or PhD award completed in one of the countries listed below as proof of their English language ability WILL be required to obtain a UK NARIC Statement of Comparability.
Further information regarding the Statement of Comparability, including how to apply, can be found on the UK NARIC website.