What IELTS score do you need for London Film School?

You need no SELT if you are from a majority English-speaking country on the Home Office list or completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree there, if you are a Canadian national, or if you proved your English in a previous visa application. LFS also exempts postgraduate applicants who recently completed an undergraduate degree in the UK or Ireland.

If you recently completed a degree taught and assessed in English in a country not on the list, such as India, Pakistan or Nigeria, LFS asks for your certificate or transcript plus an English Proficiency and Qualification Comparison Statement from Ecctis. The statement must confirm both the academic level and the English level reached through the medium of instruction. Without it, you need a SELT.

The MA Filmmaking runs over two years with intakes in September, January and May. For September 2026 starters, the total cost for international students is £68,952, and international applicants pay a non-refundable deposit of £11,942 to secure a place, plus a £50 application fee. IELTS for UKVI results take around 14 days, and LFS says you should be able to book a test within 28 days.

Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your LFS course page and in your offer, so check it there before you book a test.