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Carlow College, St. Patrick’s requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency through various qualifications or tests, with specific minimum achievement levels outlined for each. Non-native speakers must provide evidence of a B2+ level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Additionally, exceptional circumstances may allow for alternative proof of English competence, particularly for those educated in English-speaking countries.

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EnglishLanguageEntryRequirementsForAdmission

Carlow College, St. Patrick’s requires applicants to demonstrate English proficiency through various qualifications or tests, with specific minimum achievement levels outlined for each. Non-native speakers must provide evidence of a B2+ level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Additionally, exceptional circumstances may allow for alternative proof of English competence, particularly for those educated in English-speaking countries.

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English Language Requirements for Admissions to Carlow College, St.

Patrick’s
Applicants whose first language is English must have an Irish Leaving Certificate (or
equivalent) with a Grade O6 or better in Ordinary Level English. Applicants whose first
language is not English must be able to provide evidence that their spoken and written level of
English is adequate for the programme for which they have applied. 1 The relevant certified
documentation to support this must be provided as part of the application process:
1. An approved English language qualification or test result (see below for list of approved
qualifications and test results). The qualification or test result shall have been awarded
no more than two years prior to the proposed date of enrolment, and attained at the one
time;

ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS AND TESTS


RECOGNISED BY CARLOW COLLEGE2
English Proficiency Qualifications Minimum Achievement Level
Required for Level 6 – 9 Entry
Irish Leaving Certificate Grade O6 or better in Ordinary Level English
High School Diploma (United States) Grade C or better in English (senior year
results)
GCSE O Level English at Grade C or above
English Language at Grade C or above
English Literature at Grade C or above
CSE Grade I Pass in English

TOEFL Paper Based Test 570


TOEFL Computer Based Test 233

1
In accordance with Policies and Criteria for the Validation of Programmes of Education and Training (2017),
the minimum requirement for a non-native English speaker is greater or equal to B2+ in the Common European
Framework of Reference for Languages. This must be evidenced by one of the standards listed above
2
In exceptional circumstances, results in examinations other than those published may be accepted as proof of
competence in English language. This may include non-native speakers of English who have completed their
education through the medium of English in a country where English is the official language. Applicants should
check with the International Office for more details.

1
TOEFL Internet Based Test A minimum score of 90 on TOEFL (IBT) with
no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in all
other sections

IELTS (Academic version) 6.5


With no less than 6.0 in any one component
of the exam.
DuoLingo Minimum of 120 with 110 in each sub-score
ESOL 39-503
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 634
With a minimum of 59 in all components.
Trinity ISE 3 Minimum of a Merit in each skill category

Oxford Test of English Minimum score of 130 overall with a


minimum score of 125 in each skill

UCLES - University of Cambridge Local English at grade C or above (incorporating the


Examinations Syndicate: Oxford Examining Body’s English as a
Foreign Language (Higher Paper); Malaysia
Cambridge English language – B4 or better.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in Grade C (CEFR Level C1 or C2)


English
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced Grade C (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
English
Cambridge, First Certificate Grade A (CEFR Level C1)

EU Countries’ Matriculation/School Matriculation/School Leaving Examination


Leaving Examination: from European countries where English is
presented as a subject and an acceptable level
is achieved. Where the examination has been
taken more than two years previously
candidates may be required to take a
proficiency test. Where an English proficiency
test which is scored on the Common European
Framework of Reference (CEFR) is presented
as part of a school-leaving qualification, the
grade must be C1/C2.

English Test for Academic and Grade C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or


Professional Purposes (ETAPP) C2)

3
This test is only applicable to EEA Applicants.
4
Visa-required nationals should note that to comply with current immigration procedures, results of recent IELTS
or TOEFL exams must accompany visa applications; please see https://www.irishimmigration.ie/coming-to-
study-in-ireland/english-language-requirements-for-study-visas/#minimum for visa requirements.

2
LanguageCert Academic LanguageCert Academic 70 overall, with min
65 in each skill

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