English Language Requirements
You must demonstrate your English language ability to secure a place at Leeds Conservatoire.
If you require a student visa to study in the UK you will need one of the following approved English Language Tests with the scores shown below to secure a place at Leeds Conservatoire.
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Test |
Required score |
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IELTS Academic or IELTS Academic for UKVI |
Overall score of 6.0 with no sub-test below 5.5 |
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TOEFL iBT* |
Overall score of 80 and no sub-test below 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking |
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Pearson PTE Academic or Pearson PTE Academic UKVI |
Overall score of 60 with no sub-test below 59 |
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Cambridge C1 Advanced |
Overall score of 169 and no sub-test below 162 |
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Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE II)** |
Distinction in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing |
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Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE III)** |
Pass in Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing |
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LanguageCert Academic (SELT) |
65 overall and no skill below 60 |
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International Baccalaureate (IB) |
English Language A: Language and Literature A - Higher Level (HL) & Standard Level (SL) grade 5 English Language B - Higher Level (HL) 5 & Standard Level (SL) 7 |
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Cambridge iGCSE English (International GCSE)
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Cambridge IGCSE English - First Language 0500 Grade C overall and minimum of grade 2 in Speaking and Listening (Component 4) Cambridge IGCSE (9-1) English - First Language 0990 Grade 4 overall and minimum of merit in Speaking and Listening (Component 4) Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (A-G and 9-1 grading) : Syllabus 0511 – Grade C Syllabus 0991 – Grade 4 Syllabus 0510 - with Speaking endorsed – Grade C overall and a score of 2 in Speaking Component Syllabus 0993 - with Speaking endorsed– Grade 4 overall and merit in Speaking Component |
These qualifications are valid for 2 years (with the exception of the Cambridge C1 Advanced, which does not expire). We only accept tests taken in person at approved test centres. If you have any questions, please contact our admissions team
*Please note, we don't accept any Home Edition
**Please note that the Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English is only available to take in the UK.
***Please note, we accept the 1 skill retake for IELTS.
Pre-sessional English course
We are delighted to announce that we are offering two pre-sessional English courses, in partnership with Bayswater, for students who may need some help to increase their English score.
We are offering:
- A 6 week course for applicants with a minimum of 5.5 overall and no skill below 5.0 in IELTS, or an equivalent approved English Test.
- A 12 week course for applicants with a minimum of 5.0 overall and no skill below 4.5 in IELTS, or an equivalent approved English Test.
Please see FAQS for more information. If you have any questions please email international@leedsconservatoire.ac.uk.
Majority English Speaking Countries
If you are a national of a UKVI recognised majority English speaking country, you are not required to prove your knowledge of English to the UKVI as part of your visa application. However, you will still be required to meet the minimum English Language requirement set by Leeds Conservatoire. Please contact the Admissions and Registration Team for details of the minimum scores required for acceptable qualifications from your country.
EU Settlement scheme – Settled/Pre-Settled status
If you are an EU National who has been granted settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement scheme, but completed your education outside of the UK, you may have already met the Conservatoires minimum English Language requirement. The Admissions and Registration Team will be able to advise whether or not your previous qualifications are currently acceptable to meet the requirement, or whether you will be required to sit an additional English Language qualification.
