City St George's IELTS on course pages
These Clerkenwell campus course pages were read on 8 October 2026. Medical courses at the Tooting campus use separate English groups.
| Course | Level | IELTS | PTE Academic on the course page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science BSc | Undergraduate | 6.0, 6.0 in writing and all other components | Not stated on the course page |
| International Politics BSc | Undergraduate | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component | 59, minimum 59 in each component |
| Law LLB | Undergraduate | 7.0, minimum 6.0 in all components | 65 or better |
| MSc Data Science | Postgraduate | 6.5, no less than 6.0 in any component | Not stated on the course page |
PTE and other tests City accepts
City's entry requirements page accepts IELTS from all test centres, IELTS Online and One Skill Retake, and says it cannot accept tests or qualifications beyond its list, which does not include Duolingo. Tests must be no more than two years old when the CAS is generated. PTE Academic Online is not accepted, and Student visa applicants need at least 59 in all four PTE subtests.
City's central PTE table and its course pages disagree. The table asks 62 in each skill for IELTS 6.5 courses and 69 for 7.0, while the International Politics page lists PTE 59 and the Law LLB page PTE 65. Confirm your PTE score with City admissions before you book.
| IELTS level on the course page | PTE Academic (central table) | Oxford ELLT |
|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | 54 overall and in each skill | 5, 5 in each skill |
| 6.0 | 60 overall and in each skill | 6, 5 in each skill |
| 6.5 | 62 overall and in each skill | 7, 6 in each skill |
| 7.0 | 69 overall and in each skill | 8, 7 in each skill |
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City accepts these school results if taken no more than five years before the CAS is generated. Its Indian Class XII row names only the CBSE and ISC boards, so other state boards are not stated by City. School routes for Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh are not stated by City on the pages read.
| Qualification | IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 courses | IELTS 7.0 courses |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Class XII English (CBSE or ISC) | 70% in each skill | 75% in each skill |
| WAEC West African Senior School Certificate | C6 for 5.5, C5 for 6.0 and 6.5 | C4 |
Deposits and the Student visa
City's postgraduate application page says that to accept an offer you pay a non-refundable deposit, though a small number of courses do not require one. A pre-sessional English course run by City itself is not stated on the pages read.
For a Student visa, UK Visas and Immigration asks for English at CEFR B2 for degree-level study and B1 below degree level, per gov.uk. At degree level, gov.uk adds, your university can assess your English itself and may ask you to take a different test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your City St George's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does City St George's accept PTE?+
Yes, in person only. Visa applicants need at least 59 in each subtest. Course pages list PTE 59 for International Politics and 65 for Law, while the central table lists 62 for IELTS 6.5 and 69 for 7.0.
Does City St George's accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on City's list of accepted tests, and City says it cannot accept tests beyond that list.
Does City St George's accept IELTS Online?+
Yes. City accepts IELTS from all test centres, IELTS Online and IELTS One Skill Retake.
Can Indian students study at City St George's without IELTS?+
Yes, with Class XII English from CBSE or ISC at 70% in each skill for IELTS 5.5 to 6.5 courses, or 75% for 7.0 courses, taken within five years.
What IELTS do I need for Law at City St George's?+
The Law LLB page asks for IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
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