Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
INTO London IELTS by course
From INTO London's course pages for the International Foundation in Art and Design, Business, Finance and Social Sciences, Science and Engineering and International Year One in Business.
| Course | IELTS | Academic entry |
|---|---|---|
| International Foundation in Art and Design | 5.0, minimum 4.5 in all subskills | 12 years of schooling, no portfolio needed |
| International Foundation in Business, Finance and Social Sciences (3 or 4 terms) | 5.0, minimum 4.5 in all subskills | 12 years of schooling |
| International Foundation in Science and Engineering | 5.0, minimum 4.5 in all subskills | Aged 17 before 1 September of progression year |
| International Year One in Business | 5.5, minimum 5.5 in writing | A-levels or first year of an overseas degree |
Where the courses lead
The Art and Design foundation lists guaranteed conditional offers from Istituto Marangoni London and the University of Westminster. International Year One in Business lists guaranteed conditional offers from Regent's University London and the University of Greenwich. Foundations carry 120 credits.
The pages say "or equivalent" without naming other tests, and do not say whether IELTS for UKVI is required or how old a result can be, so confirm both with INTO before booking.
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INTO London also runs Academic English with IELTS Preparation, which it says can raise IELTS by up to 0.5 in 6 weeks.
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, but the level must still be equivalent to B2.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your INTO London programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where INTO London publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
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Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does INTO London need for the foundation?+
IELTS 5.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills, or equivalent.
What IELTS does INTO London need for International Year One?+
IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, or equivalent, for International Year One in Business.
Which universities can INTO London lead to?+
The course pages list guaranteed conditional offers from the University of Westminster, Istituto Marangoni London, Regent's University London and the University of Greenwich, depending on the course.
Does INTO London need a portfolio for Art and Design?+
No. The International Foundation in Art and Design page says no portfolio is needed.
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