Please demonstrate a suitable level of English proficiency. For this programme we require one of the following:
IELTS 5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band
TOEFL IBT 72 overall with a minimum of 18 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 59 with no less than 59 in all four skills.
Alternative English Language qualifications may also be accepted.
Alternative English Language Qualifications
Qualification |
Minimum grade requirement |
GSCE English (or Edexcel IGCSE English) |
Grade C |
GCE O Level English |
Grade C |
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English: First Language |
Grade C |
Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) IGCSE English: Second Language |
Grade C |
International Baccalaureate English: Standard/Higher Level, First/Second Language |
Grade 5 |
ESOL Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) / C1 Advanced |
169 with no less than 162 in any component |
CET Level 4 |
Grade 530 |
CET Level 6 |
Grade 500 |
TEM Level 4 |
Grade 60 |
HKDSE |
Level 3 with a minimum of 3 in each band |
For more information about equivalent English Language requirements, please contact the BISS office.