Entry requirements

Applications are now open for courses starting from January 2024 onwards.

You must demonstrate a minimum level of English Proficiency to study on our General English course. Students must have a current English Language level suitable for the level they wish to study. This course is not suitable for advanced students (C1/C2 on the CEFR or IELTS 7.0 overall or in a subskill). 

We can accept a range of English Language tests, including:

  • IELTS UKVI
  • Pearson UKVI
  • TOEFL IBT, IELTS and Pearson PTE non-SELT may be considered. Please contact the admissions team for further guidance: englishlanguage@manchester.ac.uk

The minimum entry requirements for each level are detailed below: 

Pre-intermediate

The minimum entry requirements for the Pre-intermediate General English course are outlined below: 

Applicants must demonstrate IELTS 3.0+, A2+/B1 or equivalent.

We can accept a range of English Language tests, including:

  • IELTS UKVI
  • Pearson UKVI
  • TOEFL IBT, IELTS and Pearson PTE non-SELT may be considered. Please contact the admissions team for further guidance: englishlanguage@manchester.ac.uk

Intermediate

The minimum entry requirements for the Intermediate General English course are outlined below: 

Applicants must demonstrate IELTS 4.0+, B1+ or equivalent

We can accept a range of English Language tests, including:

  • IELTS UKVI
  • Pearson UKVI
  • TOEFL IBT, IELTS and Pearson PTE non-SELT may be considered. Please contact the admissions team for further guidance: englishlanguage@manchester.ac.uk

Upper-intermediate

The minimum entry requirements for the Upper-intermediate General English course are outlined below: 

Applicants must demonstrate IELTS 5.0+, high B1/B2 or equivalent

We can accept a range of English Language tests, including:

  • IELTS UKVI
  • Pearson UKVI
  • TOEFL IBT, IELTS and Pearson PTE non-SELT may be considered. Please contact the admissions team for further guidance: englishlanguage@manchester.ac.uk

Advanced

The minimum entry requirements for the Advanced General English course are outlined below: 

Applicants must demonstrate IELTS 6.5+, high B2/C1 or equivalent

We can accept a range of English Language tests, including:

  • IELTS UKVI
  • Pearson UKVI
  • TOEFL IBT, IELTS and Pearson PTE non-SELT may be considered. Please contact the admissions team for further guidance: englishlanguage@manchester.ac.uk