If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you will also have to meet the English language requirements for your study. These requirements are set by the UK Government.
As a Higher Education Institute, Liverpool Hope University can choose how to assess a student’s knowledge of English. However, to meet UKVI requirements, all Tier 4 students must be at CEFR level B2 if you’re studying at a degree level or higher.
You do not have to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, one of the countries listed below:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- The Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- UK
- USA
You also do not have to prove your knowledge of English if one of the following apply:
- you are a national of Canada
- you have studied in the UK before as a Tier 4 (Child) student*
- you are applying to come to the UK for a study abroad programme as part of a university degree course in the USA
*Please see Tier 4 Migrant Guidance for full details
At Liverpool Hope University, we will accept a range of qualifications and English Equivalencies to satisfy both your Academic English Requirements and English for UKVI purposes.
Please see the tabs above for more detailed information regarding: tests, qualifications, country specific information and foundation english entry.
*Due to restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, we will be temporarily accepting the following Proficency in the English Langauge Tests that can be completed at home.
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Exam/Board
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate
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Minimum Subject requirements
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IELTS Indicator
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6.0
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6.5
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6.0 in Reading and Writing mandatory, and
5.5 minimum in each sub-skill (UG)
minimum 6.0 in each sub-skill (PG)
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TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
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80
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88
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Minimum Test scores:
Listening: 17
Reading 18
Speaking: 20
Writing: 17
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*If you already hold an Proficiency in the English Langauge Certificate, below are the entry requirements for each test.
Your test must have been taken within the past 2 years
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Exam/Board
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate
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Minimum Subject requirements
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IELTS
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6.0
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6.5
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6.0 in Reading and Writing mandatory, and
5.5 minimum in each sub-skill (UG)
minimum 6.0 in each sub-skill (PG)
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TOEFL iBT
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80
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88
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Minimum Test scores:
Listening: 17
Reading 18
Speaking: 20
Writing: 17
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Pearson
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51
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58
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51 in each sub-skill
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Cambridge English Examinations
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169 (upwards) overall
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176 (upwards) overall
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160 minimum in Each sub-skill
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Cambridge ESOL (Skills for Life)
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Level 2
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Level 2
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Pass required in
each sub-skill for UG & PG.
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Oxford Test of English (OTE)
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120
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130
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120 in Reading and Writing
No score lower than 111 (UG)
No score lower than 120 (PG)
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Trinity College ISE
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ISE II with Distinction in all four components
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ISE III with Pass in all four components OR
ISE II with Distinction in all four components
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Euroexams
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Level B2 Distinction , with no component less than 60%
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Level C1 Pass, with no component less than 50%
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Must have been studied in the last 5 years
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Title/qualification
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate
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Minimum Subject Requirements
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GCSE English Language
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C/4
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C/4
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A Level English Language
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C
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C
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As Level English Language
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C
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C
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Cambridge O Level
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C
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C
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OxfordAQA International A Level in English
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C
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C
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OxfordAQA International GSCE In English Language or English as a Second Language
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4
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4
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IGCSE
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C
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C
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IGCE (0510 & 0511)
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C
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C
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Irish Leaving Certificate Higher (Pre 2017)
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D
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D
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Irish Leaving Certificate Higher (Post 2017)
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H6
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H6
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Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary (Pre 2017)
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C
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C
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Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary (Post 2017)
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O4
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O4
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International Baccalaureate (Standard or Higher)
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4 or above
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4 or above
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A qualification that is UK degree equivalent (as defined by UK NARIC) that has been taught & assessed in English
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Successful completion
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Successful completion
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Country Specific Qualification
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate
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Minimum Subject Requirements
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Austria - Matura / Reifeprüfung
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Grade 2
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Grade 2
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Denmark - Bevis for Studentereksamen
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Grade 7
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Grade 7
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Germany - Leistungskurs / Kurs mit erhöhtem Anforderungsniveau, English
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10
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10
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Hong Kong - HKDSE
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Grade 4
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Grade 4
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India - Standard 12
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70% in English
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70% in English
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Netherlands - VWO, English
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Grade 8
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Grade 8
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Nigeria - WASSC (WAEC)
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C6
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C6
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Norway - Vitnemål
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Grade 4
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Grade 4
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Poland - Matura
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70% in Advanced Level English
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70% in Advanced Level English
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Foundation Provider
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate
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Minimum Subject Requirements
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Bellerbys (Academic English Skills)
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50-59%
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BELLS
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IELTS 6.0
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IELTS 6.5
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Minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing
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EF Preparation Abroad
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60% in Academic English Component
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65% Academic English Component
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INTO (IELA)
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169-175
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176 - 184
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Minimum 162 in Reading and Writing (UG) Minimum of 176 in sub skills (PG)
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Kaplan
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60% in Academic English Component
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65% in Academic English Component
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Minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing
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NCC
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IELTS 6.0
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IELTS 6.5
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NCUK (EAP)
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Grade C
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Grade B
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The qualifications listed above should satisfy the academic entry requirements, however, international applicants may still be required to have IELTS for UKVI purposes.
Your qualification not on the list? Email us for more information at International@hope.ac.uk. We will look at other qualifications on a case-by-case basis.
