English Entrance Exam

Yes, an IELTS score of 6.0 is considered a decent score for studying in the UK. Many UK universities accept 6.0 bands for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs. However, some top-ranked universities may ask for 6.5 or higher depending on the course.

Yes, an overall IELTS score of 5.5 is accepted in many UK universities for foundation, diploma, or selected undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Some universities may also offer pre-sessional English courses along with the main course for students with IELTS 5.5.

Many UK universities accept low IELTS scores, especially for foundation or pathway programs. Some of them are the University of East Anglia (UEA), University of Dundee, University of Sussex, and University of Liverpool. These universities accept an overall IELTS score of 5.5 for selected courses.

Applicants need to demonstrate their English language proficiency through the standardized tests like IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE with minimum score requirements. In general, international students need to get a minimum band score of 6.5 in IELTS with no bands less than 6.0. 

Mentioned below are the various tests with their English langauge minimum scores requirements: 

The different PTE exam fees today in India are given below:

The PTE-A exam fees in Canada in 2025-26 is $350 CAD. The fees of PTE Core exam in Canada is also the same at $350 CAD. However, the PTE exams A1, A2 and B1 cost $295 CAD. 

International students can get their IELTS/TOEFL scores waived off if they have a sufficiently high SAT or ACT score. However, submitting a SAT or ACT score is optional, although it can strengthen the application. 

Mentioned below are the ideal scores mentioned for these two entrance tests: 

• SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score of at least 570

• ACT Composite score of 22 or higher

International students are required to meet the WUR English language proficiency requirements to be able to apply. They should also meet the cutoffs and score requirements. 

Mentioned below are the various tests with bachelor's programme requirements, as well as master's: 

To take admission to Le Cordon Bleu NZ Bachelor's courses, students must submit an IELTS score of 6.0, with no band lower than 5.5 & at least 6.0 in writing Or equivalent. The other test scores accepted for this course are: 

• TOEFL iBT: 60

• PTE: 50 with no band score lower than 42

• OET: Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests 

For the other courses at Le Corden Bleu NZ like Certificates, Diploma, Grand Diploma, an IELTS score of 5.0 Basic level is required. An IELTS score of 5.5 is required for Intermediate and Superior level Certificates.