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International Students

English Language Requirements  

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 Language test (written) followed by a Skype 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.

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