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English Language Requirements For Study Visas

The document outlines the English language requirements for study visa applications in Ireland. It discusses the requirements for short-term English preparatory courses, second level education courses, and the main courses of study. Acceptable English proficiency tests include IELTS, TOEFL, ETAPP, PTE Academic, and Cambridge exams. Minimum test scores are provided for different types of courses. Documentation like a study plan and proof of paid fees are also needed for preparatory English courses.

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English Language Requirements For Study Visas

The document outlines the English language requirements for study visa applications in Ireland. It discusses the requirements for short-term English preparatory courses, second level education courses, and the main courses of study. Acceptable English proficiency tests include IELTS, TOEFL, ETAPP, PTE Academic, and Cambridge exams. Minimum test scores are provided for different types of courses. Documentation like a study plan and proof of paid fees are also needed for preparatory English courses.

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Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service

English language requirements for study visas

The English language requirements for study visa application purposes are set out
below including for:

• short term English language preparatory courses to be undertake prior to


commencing the main course of study, and
• persons seeking to complete second level education courses1.

Please note you must also meet the English language standard for your chosen
course as set down by the college concerned. It may be higher than the scores listed
below which apply for immigration purposes.

1. Acceptable English language certificates and minimum scores required -


courses other than short term preparatory English language courses

Please note that the certificate must have been issued within 2 years of the expected
commencement date of your course.

Please also note that acceptable certifications are subject to review.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic

• Minimum score of: 5.0

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• Minimum score of: 61 iBT (Internet-Based Test)


• Minimum score of: 22 RPDT (Revised Paper-Delivered Test)

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Second level education courses may only be undertaken in a private, fee-paying school or college.

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Irish Naturalisation & Immigration Service

English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP)

• Minimum grade of: B2

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

• Minimum score of: 30

Cambridge English Language Assessments (CELA) (formerly Cambridge


ESOL)

Minimum of a Pass in the following examinations:


• First Certificate in English (FCE)
• Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
• Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
• Business English Certificate (BEC) (Higher or Vantage)

2. Short term preparatory English language courses – general requirements

If you have been accepted on a specific course of study, but you need or are
required to complete, a preparatory course of English prior to commencing your main
course, the following requirements apply:

• The preparatory English language course must be short term, and not exceed a
maximum duration of 6 months.
• You must submit a detailed study plan, including the duration and dates of your
preliminary English course, and details and dates of your main course of study.
• Fees for both the English preparatory course AND the first year of your main
course must be paid in full to the college. Evidence of this must accompany your
application

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3. Short term preparatory English language courses / second level education


courses – acceptable English language certificates and required minimum
scores

The acceptable English language certificates and minimum scores below apply to
persons seeking to complete short term preparatory course and persons seeking to
attend second level courses.

Please note that the certificate must have been issued within 2 years of the expected
commencement date of your course.

Please also note that acceptable certifications are subject to review.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic

• Minimum score of: 4.0

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• Minimum score of: 47 iBT (Internet-Based Test)


• Minimum score of: 19 RPDT (Revised Paper-Delivered Test)

English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP)

• Minimum grade of: B1

Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

• Minimum score of: 30

Cambridge English Language Assessments (CELA)(formerly Cambridge


ESOL)

Minimum of a Pass in Preliminary English Test (PET)

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