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What is Competent English ?
Updated 11 months ago
To prove you have competent English, provide evidence of one of the following:
- That you are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland, with your application. British National (Overseas) passports are not acceptable as evidence of competent English.
- You have an obtained one of the following English language test results:
Test | Scoreโโโ |
---|---|
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic or General Trainingโ) | At least 6 foโr each of the 4 components |
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT - only accepted if taken on or before 25 July 2023) | At least 12 for listening, 13 for reading, 21 for writing and 18 for speaking |
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | At least 50 for each of the 4 components |
Occupational English Test (OET) | At least B for each of the 4 components |
โCambridge C1 Advanced test | At least 169 in each of the 4 components |
โTest cannot have been undertaken more than 3 years before the date of invitation
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