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English Language requirements for undergraduate programmes
Non-native speakers of English need to be able to demonstrate the required level of English Language competence to enrol on our programmes.
The table on the right shows which English Language proficiency qualifications we accept. We prefer IELTS because it shows us which areas of your English might need to be improved.
If you have a lower score than any of these, but at least 5.0 in IELTS or 520 in TOEFL, you may be offered a place if you attend an approved Pre-sessional English Language course at Goldsmiths. We also offer International Pathways, which can help prepare you for degree level study at Goldsmiths or another UK institution.
Extension Degrees
The minimum English Language requirement for Extension Degrees is a score of 5.0 in IELTS, a score of 520 in TOEFL (which should include a TWE score of 3.0), or equivalent.
Please note that IELTS, TOEFL and other English Language proficiency qualifications are not acceptable in place of GCSE English for Initial Teacher Education programmes.
In line with the validity period for IELTS and TOEFL qualifications, English proficiency qualifications must be less than two years old at the time you will commence the course to be valid.
| Test | Minimum required score/level | Maximum required score/level |
| IELTS | 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in the written element and no individual element lower than 5.5) | 7.0 (with a minimum of 7.0 in the written element and no individual element lower than 5.5) |
| TOEFL iBT |
92 in the internet based test (with minimum scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20 and writing 17) | 100 in the internet based test (with minimum scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20 and writing 17) |
| IGCSE English as a Second Language | Grade C | Grade B |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency of English Level 5 | Grade C | Grade C |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English Level 4 | Grade B | Grade B |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) |
An overall score of 58 with no individual element lower than 51 | An overall score of 65 with at least 65 in the written element and no individual element lower than 51 |
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