English Language Requirements
In addition to course entry requirements, the College has established minimum English language requirements for all students.
Students with GCSE/iGCSE English Language at grade 4/C or who have completed a degree in the UK or another English-speaking country, will normally have met the required English language requirements for entry to Sparsholt College.
International students for whom English is a second language, need to evidence their English language proficiency by completing one of the following Secure English Language Tests (SELT) at the appropriate CEFR Level – this requires completion of all elements, i.e. Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking:
| Course | CEFR Level | IELTS Academic | LanguageCert International ESOL SELT | PTE Academic | Skills for English |
| Level 3 incl. Access to H.E. | B1 | 5.5
with minimum of 5.0 in each element |
33/50
with minimum of 33/50 in each element |
55
with minimum of 50 in each element |
Pass in all elements |
| FdSc/BSc | B2 | 6.0
with minimum of 5.5 in each element |
33/50
with minimum of 33/50 in each element |
60
with minimum of 59 in each element |
Pass in all elements |
| MSc | C1 | 7.0
with minimum of 6.5 in each element |
33/50 with minimum of 33/50 in each element | 76
with minimum of 70 in each element |
Pass in all elements |
Completion of the SELT at the appropriate level is also a requirement of the Student Visa. For more information, including a list of SELT providers in your country, please see www.gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english.