English language requirements

The English language levels generally required for our courses are outlined in the tables on this page. You can also find out more information about our pre-sessional English programme.

Please remember that we can help you if you do not yet meet these levels. When you apply, please let us know your current level of English (through your most recent IELTS or equivalent score) and we will advise you on the best route to starting a degree with us.

Requirements for arts and humanities courses

Find out more about the English language requirements for our arts and humanities degrees.

Qualification	Short name	Score
University of Reading pre-sessional course report, including TEEP		7.0 overall with min. 6.0 in each component
Test of English for Educational purposes	TEEP	7.0 overall with min. 6.0 in each component
International English Language Testing System	IELTS (Academic)	7.0 overall with min. 6.0 in each component
International English Language Testing System	IELTS Indicator	7.0 overall with min. 6.0 in each component
Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version)	TOEFL (iBT)	100
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT special at Home version)	TOEFL (iBT at Home)	100
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English/Cambridge English: Proficiency	Cambridge CPE/C2 Proficiency	Grade C or a score of 185
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English/Cambridge English: Advanced	Cambridge CAE/C1 Advanced	Grade A or a score of 185
General Certificate of Education: Ordinary Level	O level	B
Cambridge IGCSE First or Second Language	IGCSE	B
India Standard XII English - Central Board of Secondary Education/Indian Certificate of Secondary Education	CBSE/ICSE	80%; all other boards 85%
LanguageCert International	ESOL C1 Expert	High pass overall with no element less than 33
The Pearson Test of English Academic	PTE (Academic)	76 overall with min. 64 in each component
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education	HKDSE	A score of 4 or 5* in English depending on programme applied for (only if you are applying for an undergraduate programme)
Duolingo	Duolingo	Overall score of 135 with no sub score less than 105, OR Overall score of 130 with no sub score less than 105 plus 6 week Online Pre-sessional English course, OR Overall score of 125 with no sub score less than 100 plus 10 week Online Pre-sessional English course.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination	WASSCE	B

+ Some courses may accept a score of 6.5 if you follow this pre-sessional course. Please contact the Admissions Office for details.

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Requirements for business, sciences, and law courses

Find out more about the English language requirements for degrees in the sciences, including social and life sciences, as well as Henley Business School and the School of Law.

Qualification	Short name	Score
University of Reading pre-sessional course report, including TEEP		6.5 overall with min. 5.5 in each component
Test of English for Educational purposes	TEEP	>6.5
International English Language Testing System	IELTS (Academic)	6.5
International English Language Testing System	IELTS Indicator	6.5
Test of English as a Foreign Language (internet-based version)	TOEFL (iBT)	88
Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT special at Home version)	TOEFL (iBT at Home)	88
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English/Cambridge English: Proficiency	Cambridge CPE/C2 Proficiency	C/176
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English/Cambridge English: Advanced	Cambridge CAE/C1 Advanced	B/176
General Certificate of Education: Ordinary Level	O level	C
Cambridge IGCSE First or Second Language	IGCSE	First language: C
		Second language: B
India Standard XII English - Central Board of Secondary Education/Indian Certificate of Secondary Education	CBSE/ICSE	70%; all other boards 75%
LanguageCert International	ESOL B2 Certificate	High pass overall with no element less than 33
The Pearson Test of English Academic	PTE (Academic)	69 overall with min. 59 in each component/69 overall with min. 64 in each component.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education	HKDSE	A score of 4 or 5* in English depending on programme applied for (only if you are applying for an undergraduate programme)
Duolingo	Duolingo	Overall score of 125 with no sub score less than 100, OR Overall score of 120 with no sub score less than 100 plus 6 week Online Pre-sessional English course, OR Overall score of 115 with no sub score less than 90 plus 10 week Online Pre-sessional English course
West African Senior School Certificate Examination	WASSCE	C

+ Some courses may accept a score of 6.0 if you follow this pre-sessional course. Please contact the Admissions Office for details.

For Speech and Language Therapy, an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 8.0 overall, with no less than 7.5 in each component, is required.

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Pre-sessional English programme

Information and entry requirements

Our pre-sessional English programme is run by our International Study and Language Institute (ISLI) and provides ideal preparation for academic study.

Our table on this page provides a guide as to the length of study that may be required to achieve the English language score required to undertake one of our degree courses.

You can also visit our pre-sessional English programme page for more information.

Your TEEP/IELTS level now	Your target TEEPS/IELTS for degree course	Suggested length of study
4.0	7.0	50 weeks
4.0	6.5	30-40 weeks
4.5	7.0	30-40 weeks
4.5	6.5	20-30 weeks
5.0	7.0	20-30 weeks
5.0	6.5	11-20 weeks
5.5	7.0	11-20 weeks
5.5	6.5	8-11 weeks
6.0	7.0	8-11 weeks
6.0	6.5	6-8 weeks
6.5	7.0	6-8 weeks

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English language requirements

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