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3 months agoContributor-Level 8
To demonstrate that English language proficiency is mandatory for Imperial College London admissions as the ICL courses are taught in English, Applicants can take many tests to prove the same, such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic test, Trinity ISE, among many others.
Mentioned below is the table showing the accepted English tests with their minimum scores:
| Test | Standard minimum | Higher minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Duolingo English Test | 115 overall, no band below 105 | 125 overall, no band below 115 |
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in each element | 7.0 overall, minimum 6.5 in each element |
| TOEFL iBT (incl. iBT Paper/At Home) | 92 overall, minimum 20 in each element | 100 overall, minimum 22 in each element |
| PTE Academic (test centre/UKVI SELT) | 62 overall, minimum 56 in each element | 69 overall, minimum 62 in each element |
| LanguageCert Academic ESOL | C1 Academic SELT: ?65 in all components; ESOL B2 High Pass accepted | C1 Academic SELT: ?70 in all components; ESOL C1 Pass in all components |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Grade C+/300 in all elements | Grade B/350 in all elements |
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, demonstrating English language proficiency is mandatory for Indian students and as a result they are required to submit a valid score in the IELTS or TOEFL exam.
The minimum IELTS score deemed acceptable by the university is 6.0, while the minimum acceptable TOEFL scores are: 580 in Paper-based, 237 in Computer-based, and 85 in Internet-based format.
Note: The institute does not accept IELTS-Home Edition scores.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
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.
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3 months agoContributor-Level 10
Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
IELTS | 7.5 overall and subscores |
TOEFL iBT | 102 overall and 25+ subscores |
TOEFL Essentials | 11 overall and subscores |
DET | 135 overall and subscores |
Cambridge English | 191 overall and subscores |
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