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 | All UCIC Programmes |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | Overall 5.5. All band scores minimum of 5.0 |
| TOEFL Internet based test (iBT) | Score of 46 with a minimum writing score of 14 |
| Cambridge English Qualifications -B2 First or B2 First for schools | Score of 162. No less than 154 in each skill. |
| OET (Occupational English Test) | Minimum of Grade C or 200 in all sub-tests |
| NZCEL - New Zealand Certificate in English Language | Foundation Studies - Level 3 (Applied) UTP programmes - Level 4 (General) or (Employment) |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | Score of 42 with no band score lower than 36 |
| LanguageCert | Foundation Studies - B2 Communicator International ESOL Written (LRW) PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS. UTP programmes - B2 Communicator International ESOL Written (LRW) HIGH PASS with no less than 25/50 in each skill and Spoken (S) PASS. |
| Trinity ISE | Foundation Studies - ISE II with no less than pass in any band UTP programmes - ISE II with no less than merit in any band |
| NCEA Level 3 with University Entrance | Qualification completed and awarded |
| Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) | Qualification completed and awarded |
| International Baccalaureate | Qualification completed and awarded. (Teaching and assessment must have been conducted in English). |
| Cambridge International A Level Qualification | Passing grade in one A Level Examination. (Teaching and assessment of this subject must have been conducted in English). |
| Schooling completed in English language | Student who have completed either (1) all years of primary education and three years of secondary education OR (2) completed five years of secondary education - in one of the following countries New Zealand, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the United States, Canada and South Africa may be exempted from the English language test requirements outlined above. To be granted the exemption, a student must provide a letter from their school confirming the dates of their enrolment and the language of instruction at the school. |
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 Language (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.
Please contact UCIC Admissions for further details on available English language programmes.
In partnership with Christchurch College of English (CCEL), UC International College (UCIC) is excited to be offering a free online English language test preparation course for international NZ high school leavers who want to progress into tertiary study in February 2025.
*Any NCEA school leaver and any UCIC 2025 offer holder is eligible to join this course.