Requirements
If you are an international student applying for admission to UC, you must demonstrate your proficiency in written and spoken English. This can be achieved by providing evidence you have either gained University Entrance with a NZ-based qualification, completed an academic qualification substantially taught in English in a country where English is the predominant language, or passed an approved English language test to an appropriate standard.
Approved English language tests
UC recognises the following English Language tests and courses:
- International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic) - including online and One Skill Retake
- Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) - including Home Edition and Paper Edition #
- CCEL English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP Level 2) - including online
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE) - including online
- New Zealand Certificate in English Language (NZCEL)
- FluentIQ (*FluentIQ should be used where IELTS Indicator or TOEFL cannot be used)
- LanguageCert
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)
- Duolingo English Test (DET)
Booking an IELTS test
Book your IELTS test directly through the IELTS website. If you are currently in NZ, there are several IELTS test locations around the country, including UC's own Centre for Assessment & Monitoring situated on the UC Dovedale campus in Christchurch. Select the location and time that suits you plus the test type and delivery format required. Please email ielts@canterbury.ac.nz with any queries related to your test.
Sharing Duolingo test results
Once you receive your Duolingo test results, you will need to share them with UC so they can be viewed. Follow the instructions here.