Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 31 October 2026
St Mary's PTE Academic minimums
From St Mary's English language requirements.
| Programme or band | PTE overall | Minimum per skill |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 59 | 59 in each skill |
| Postgraduate | 61 | No component below 59 |
Test rules at St Mary's
The page says applicants may be required to submit a PTE Academic for UKVI test at admissions' request, as stated in the offer letter, and that St Mary's does not accept Pearson Academic Online. Your test must not be more than two years old by 1 September in the year you start. Foundation degree applicants (for example the FdSc Chelsea Football Club course) must provide a Home Office approved SELT, such as PTE Academic UKVI. The page gives no Pearson institution code.
IELTS on the same page is 6.0 with no section below 5.5 for most undergraduate courses and 6.5 with no section below 6.0 for postgraduate degrees, so the postgraduate PTE figure is the lower of the two scales.
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If your PTE score falls short
St Mary's accepts some alternatives, such as GCSE English Language, the International Baccalaureate and the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English, at the grades on its page.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your St Mary's programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE does St Mary's Twickenham need?+
59 (59 each) for undergraduates and 61 (no component below 59) for postgraduates.
Does St Mary's accept PTE Academic Online?+
No. Pearson Academic Online is not accepted.
Do I need PTE Academic UKVI for St Mary's?+
Admissions may ask for it, as your offer letter will say; foundation degrees need a SELT.
How old can my PTE be?+
Not more than two years old by 1 September in the year you start.
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