Queen Mary Approved English Language Tests
The following English language tests are accepted by Queen Mary and the UKBA for students joining programmes at NQF level 6 (degree level) or above. Please note minimum component scores listed here are those required by the UKBA and should be considered in addition to any component scores required by Queen Mary.
| Name of Test | Level Required | |
| Common European Framework (CEFR) | B2 | C1 |
| IELTS | 5.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) | 7.0 (min 7.0 in all sections) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) | 62 (min 51 in all skills) | 76 (min 67 in all skills) |
| IBTOEFL | 72 (min 17 listening, 18 reading, 20 speaking, 17 writing) | 95 (min 22 listening, 24 reading, 25 speaking, 24 writing) |
| Cambridge Advanced Test (CAE) | B | A |
| Cambridge Proficiency Test (CPE) | C | B |
| International Legal English Certificate | C1 | C1 |
| Other language qualifications accepted by Queen Mary | Level Required | |
| Test of English for Educational purposes (TEEP) | 5.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) | 7.0 (min 7.0 in all sections) |
| TOEFL Paper based | 587 | 610 |
| GCSE O Level English | Grade C | Grade B |
| GCE O Level English | Grade C | Grade B |
| IGCSE English | C | C |
| GCE A Levels English Language or Literature | C | C |
| International Baccalaureate First and Second Language | 5 | 6 |
| European Baccalaureate (first or second language) | 6 | 7 |
| Trinity ISE | Level III | Level IV |
| Michigan (MELAB) | 82-83 | 84-87 |
Country specific Language Qualifications
Malaysia
| English 1119 | C | B |
Singapore
| Singapore Integrated Programme | Students studying in SIP are exempt from having to take an English qualification providing they meet academic entry requirements | Students studying on SIP are exempt from having to take an English qualification providing they meet academic entry requirements |
| NUS High School of Maths and Science | 70 (no subset below 60) | 80 (no subset below 60) |
Hong Kong
| Hong Kong Use of English - AS level | C | B |
Nigeria and West Africa
| WAEC SSCE/NECO Examinations | C6 | B3 (IELTS 7.5 equiv) |
India
| AISSC/HSSC- Standard XII English | 75% (central boards) 80% (state boards) | 80% (Central boards) 85% (state boards) |
Kenya
| Kenyan Certificate of Education | C | B |
USA
| US High School | B in English/ Eng Lit at grade 11 or 12 | B in English/Eng Lit at grade 11 or 12 |
| Name of test (abbreviated) | Full name of test | Scores |
| IFP/ISEFP/Pre-sessional entry | ||
| CEFR B1 | ||
| IELTS | International English Language Testing Service | 4.0 (min 4.0 in all sections) |
| PTE (Academic) | Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 43 (min 36 in all sections) |
| IBTOEFL | Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language | 42 (min 9 Listening, 4 Reading, 13 Writing, 16 Speaking) |
Applicants who do not require a Tier 4 visa can take any of the English language tests which Queen Mary accepts.
