International Students

English Language Requirements for 2011-2012

Bournemouth Collegiate School requires non-native speakers of English to show they have reached a minimum standard of proficiency in English before commencing their studies. Prospective pupils can demonstrate their English proficiency in two ways:

EITHER

1:  Sit an approved English language test and meet the level required for the academic year of entry (see table)

BCS APPROVED ENGLISH LANGUAGE QUALIFICATIONS

Year		Age	CEF level	IELTS	Other Cambridge Exams	TOEFL	HKCEE	GCSE/IGCSE
7		11+	A2		KET Pass
8		12+	A2		KET Pass
9		13+	A2/B1		KET Pass with Merit or PET Pass
10	14+		B1	General IELTS 4	PET Pass with Merit
12		16+	B2	Academic IELTS 6 (minimum 5 in every subtest)	FCE Grade A or B	600 (paper) 250 (computer) 100 (internet)	Grade C/ Level 4	GCSE Grade C or IGCSE Grade B

OR

2:  Do the BCS English as an Additional Language test (three parts)

ONLINE TEST  >  WRITTEN TEST  >  TELEPHONE INTERVIEW 

Please click here to download the GCSE and A Level Programmes of Study for International Students.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Registrar at admissions@bournemouthcollegiateschool.co.uk for more information.