English Language Requirement
In the case of all applications, either through the CAO or directly to the college, evidence must be provided of competence in the English language. The list below indicates the minimum standards in English language which should be met. In certain circumstances, results in examinations other than those outlined below may be accepted as proof of competence. However, the results obtained in such other examinations must indicate competency to one of the standards outlined below:
Examination |
Level Required |
| Irish Leaving Certificate in English | Ordinary level grade D |
| GCSE English Language | Grade C |
| GCE O-Level English Language | Grade C |
| University of Cambridge | Pass in Use of English Examination |
| TOEFL | 220(computer based test) 550 (paper based test) |
| IELTS | Composite score of 6.5 with not less than 6.0 in any one component |
| Cambridge Proficiency | Grade C |
| Cambridge Advanced | Grade A |
| ARELS oral examinations | Pass |
| ETAPP | Grade C1 |
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PTE Academic |
minimum score of 36 |
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