Criteria for Exemptions

To be exempt you must be able to satisfy one of the criteria listed below

You have taken an English test in the last 24 months and have achieved a minimum score of:
- IELTS 7.0+ (min.7.0 in all 4 skills)
- Inter net based TOEFL 100+ (with 28 in writing)
- ESOL Skills for Life Level 2 Pass
- Certificate in Advanced English: Grade A
- Certificate of Proficiency in English: Grade B
You have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or post graduate qualification within the last 12 months with at least 2 full years being completed in a recognised majority English speaking country. (See countries listed below)
You have obtained Grade C or above in UK GCSE, AS or A Level English within the last two years

You have achieved one of the following International secondary qualifications within the last two years:

International Secondary Qualifications	Assessment Authority	Level Required
European Baccalaureate (English 1st or 2nd language)		7
HKEAA Use of English	Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority	B
Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination in English Syllabus B	Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority	A
International Baccalaureate English A1	IBO	Standard level: 4 Higher level: 4
International Baccalaureate English A2	IBO	Standard level: 5 Higher level: 4
International Baccalaureate English B	IBO	Standard level: 6 Higher level: 5
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) 0500 (English 1st or 2nd language)	Cambridge International Examinations	C
O Level English Language (1115, 1119, 1120, 1123, 1125, 1126, 1127)	Cambridge International Examinations	C

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Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne
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