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A reasonable proficiency in English is necessary if you are to participate fully in our programmes and other activities at Trinity Laban. This section explains the Trinity Laban English language requirements.

  • All Foundation programmes with English Language provision – minimum of IELTS 4.5 in all 4 areas / Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English I (ISEI)
  • All Foundation programmes without English Language provision – IELTS 5.5 in all 4 areas / Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII)
  • All undergraduate degree programme entry (including BA, BMus and BSc) – minimum of IELTS 5.5 in all 4 areas / Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII)
  • All Graduate programmes (GradCert or GradDip) without English Language provision – IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in all areas/ Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII)
  • Graduate Diplomas with English Language provision – minimum of IELTS 5.5 in all 4 areas / Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII)
  • All postgraduate programmes (including Master’s degrees, Professional Diploma and Artist Diploma) – IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 areas / Trinity College London – Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII)

Alternative English Language testing options

We appreciate that the Covid-19 pandemic means that a number of English Language centres may currently be closed. Fortunately, a number of providers are now able to provide online assessments which we can use to assess students’ ability (for degree level and above qualifications only).

The following providers have online opportunities available, if test centres are closed in your country:

LanguageCert online
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

Please note that we strongly encourage students to take SELT tests as outlined in the UKVI guidance where possible. We do not accept the Duolingo test. Students enrolling on Foundation programmes (or any below degree level) are required to take an IELTS for UKVI test (Academic or General Training) or one of the Secure English Language Tests (SELT) approved by the UKVI. You can only take a SELT outside the UK with one of the following providers:

IELTS SELT Consortium
LanguageCert
Pearson
PSI Services (UK) Ltd

IELTS and other English Language Testing Equivalences

CEFR B1 B1 B2 B2 B2 C1 Scores details
IELTS 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 B1: min. 4.5 in each skill
B2: min. 5.5 in each skill
C1: min. 6.5 in each skill
LanguageCert (LTE) – IESOL and SELT 33-37 38-50 25-32 33-37 38-50 25-32 Scores per skill, with overall, scaled scores:
B1: 40 – 59; B2: 60 – 74; C1: 75 – 89
SELT: minimum score 33 in each skill (B1 level)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) – Academic 40.8 45.4 51.6 58.5 66.3