The College and University Centre has established minimum English language requirements for all international students for whom English is a second language.
Students with GCSE, iGCSE or International Baccalaureate in English Language at grade 4/C or above will normally have the required English language skills for entry onto courses at Sparsholt College and University Centre Sparsholt; otherwise, the following general requirements may apply:
| Course | English Language Requirement |
| Level 3 Diploma or Access to H.E. | IELTS (Academic) 5.5 overall, with a minimum 5.0 in any band or equivalents |
| FdSc/BSc degree | IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum 5.5 in any band; Pearson (PTE) 56; Cambridge English Scale Score 169-175 (FCE grade B; CAE level B2). |
| MSc degree | IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall, with a minimum 6.0 in any band; Pearson (PTE) 61; Cambridge English Scale Score 176-185 (FCE grade A; CAE level B2) |
English language requirements for student visa applications
If you require a student visa to study in the UK, then you must prove your knowledge of English language when you both apply for a CAS and for your visa. This means showing evidence that you have passed a Secure English Language Test (SELT) from an approved provider with a score of 5.5 or above in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
You are exempt from this requirement if you are a national of one of the countries listed below or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in:
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
the Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Canada
Dominica
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
New Zealand
St Kitts and Nevis
St Lucia
St Vincent and the Grenadines
Trinidad and Tobago
UK
USA