Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
Accepted tests at Norwich University of the Arts
From the university's English requirements page, which applies one set of scores. UKVI SELTs must be dated within two years of enrolment and taken at a UKVI-approved centre.
| Test | Minimum |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic or IELTS for UKVI | 6.0 overall, 5.5 or above in each skill |
| PTE Academic UKVI | 65 overall, 59 or above in each skill |
| LanguageCert Academic (SELT, centre or online) | 65 overall, 60 or above in each skill |
| TOEFL (test centre only), from 21 January 2026 | 4 overall, 4 or above in each skill |
| TOEFL, before 21 January 2026 | 80 overall (L17, W17, R18, S20) |
| Cambridge English (B2, C1, C2) | 169 overall, 162 or above in each skill |
| Oxford ELLT | 6 overall, 5 or above in each skill |
| Skills for English UKVI B2 (outside the UK) | B2 overall, pass in each skill |
India, Nigeria and other school qualifications
The page lists country qualifications dated within six years of enrolment. For India, CBSE, ISC and Maharashtra State Board English at 75 or above. For Nigeria, WAEC/WASSCE or NECO at grade C6 or above, and the same WAEC grade for Ghana. HKDSE English at 4, Singapore and Malaysian O Level English at C and several European school leaving certificates are also listed.
The TOEFL Home Edition is not accepted, and Duolingo is not on the list. The page also names Kaplan's KTE, INTO's English for Academic Purposes and Oxford's online pre-sessional (OPSE) with set pass marks.
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Waivers and the visa
You may qualify for a UKVI waiver as a national of a majority English-speaking country, or with a degree from one that is equivalent to a UK degree (non-UK degrees also need an ECCTIS assessment). Canadian nationals, and anyone who proved their English in a previous visa application, do not need to prove it again.
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 Norwich University of the Arts programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Norwich University of the Arts 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.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does Norwich University of the Arts need?+
IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 or above in each skill, on IELTS Academic or IELTS for UKVI.
Does Norwich University of the Arts accept PTE?+
Yes, PTE Academic UKVI at 65 overall with 59 or above in each skill.
Can I use Class 12 English for Norwich University of the Arts?+
CBSE, ISC and Maharashtra State Board English at 75 or above are listed, dated within six years of enrolment.
Does Norwich University of the Arts accept Duolingo?+
Duolingo is not on the English requirements page.
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