English language proficiency tests recognised for admission to UCIC.
Score must be achieved in a single test. Combining results from multiple tests is not acceptable.
English language proficiency tests recognised for admission to UCIC.
Score must be achieved in a single test. Combining results from multiple tests is not acceptable.
| Test/Qualification | Certificate in Foundation Studies | Diploma in University Studies | Pre-Master's Programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) including IELTS One Skill Retake, and online is accepted | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) | 5.5 (no band below 5.0) | 6.0 (no band below 5.5) |
| TOEFL Internet based test (iBT/Home edition) | 46 (writing is not below 14) | 46 (writing is not below 14) | 80 (with at least 19 in reading, writing, and listening) |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 42 (no band below 36) | 42 (no band below 36) | 50 (no band below 36) |
| GCE/GCSE/IGCSE "O" Level | C in one subject | N/A | N/A |
| Duolingo | Minimum total score of 95 (no band below 80) | Minimum total score of 95 (no band below 80) | Minimum total score of 105 |
| International Baccalaureate | Standard 5 or Higher 4 | Standard 5 or Higher 4 | N/A |
| New Zealand NCEA Level 2 and/or 3 | 4 credits for Reading and 4 credits for Writing from the UE literacy OR five credits of Level 3 English Language standards | 4 credits for Reading and 4 credits for Writing from the UE literacy OR five credits of Level 3 English Language standards | N/A |
| NZCEL - New Zealand Certificate in English Language | Level 3 (Applied) | Level 4 (General) | Level 4 (Academic endorsement) |
| LanguageCert (Online Accepted) B2 Communicator International ESOL | Written (LRW) PASS and Spoken (S) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill | Written (LRW) HIGH PASS with overall 101 points and no less than 25/50 in each skill. Spoken (S) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill | B2 Communicator (LRWS) overall with High Pass |
| Cambridge International A Level Qualification | N/A | Passing grades in one A Level Examination. (Teaching and assessment of this subject must have been conducted in English) | N/A |
| CCEL (Christchurch College of English) EAP | EAP 1 with a minimum C+ grade | EAP 1 with a minimum C+ grade | EAP 2 with a minimum C+ grade |
If you don’t meet the English language requirements then you may wish to enrol in an intensive English language course. The Christchurch College of English (CCEL) is based on campus at the University of Canterbury and offer a range of programmes that pathway students direct to UCIC and the University of Canterbury. For more information on English language programmes contact us at admissions@ucic.ac.nz.
UC International College (UCIC) offers English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1). This programme is designed for international students to meet the English language requirements needed for their next level of study in New Zealand.
EAP 1 are delivered by our preferred on-campus English language provider, Christchurch College of English (CCEL).