Entry requirements

China

An overall average of 80% (grade B) with at least 80% (grade B) in relevant subject areas in Senior High School year 3. The same scores are also accepted from Year 2.

Hong Kong

For students who have completed Form 5 of the HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education), an average mark of at least 60% in their HKDSE Form 5 School Report with marks of at least 60% in relevant academic subjects. For students who have completed Form 6 of the HKDSE, Level 3 overall and a minimum of Level 3 in relevant academic subjects.

Japan

An average of 3 out of 5 in the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with at least 4 out of 5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Macau

Scores of 70% overall in the Certificado de Ensino Secundário Complementar (Senior Secondary Graduation Certificate), with at least 70% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Mongolia

A minimum of 85% overall in the Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with a minimum of 85% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

South Korea

Overall rank of 4 out of 9 or at least 70% in the Senior High School Diploma, with scores of at least 75% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Taiwan

Please get in touch with the International Foundation Year Admissions team at IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk for more details about specific International Foundation Year entry requirements.

Albania

An average of 8 in  the Dëftesë Pjekurie (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with 8 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Belarus

Overall average of at least 8 in  the Certificate of General Secondary Education and 8 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Cyprus

Scores of at least 8 out of 10 in the Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (High School Leaving Diploma) or 16 out of 20 in the Apolytírio Lykeíou, with required grades in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Georgia

An average of 7 out of 10 in the General Education Diploma with at least 7 out of 10 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Greece

Scores of at least 16 out of 20 in the Apolytírio Genekoú Lykeíou (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Kosovo

An average of 4/5 in the Diplomë për Kryerjen e Shkollës së Mesme te Larte (Diploma of High School Graduation) with at least 4/5 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Moldova

An average of 7/10 in the Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with at least 8/10 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Russia

Scores of at least 4 out of 5 in the Certificate of Secondary General Education (Attestat) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.

Ukraine

Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education (Attestat) with an overall average of 9 and two relevant subjects at 9 (12 point scale).

Bahrain

An average of 85% in the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama/ General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Iran

An average of 15 out of 20 in the High School Diploma with at least 15 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Iraq

An average of 85% in the Certificate of Preparatory Education/ Secondary School Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Jordan

An average of 85% in the Certificate of General Secondary Education with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Kuwait

An average of 85% in the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary School Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Lebanon

An average of 14 out of 20 in the General Secondary Certificate with at least 14 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Oman

An average of 85% in the General Education Diploma with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Palestine

Scores of 80% overall in the General Secondary Education Certificate, with at least 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Qatar

An average of 85% in the General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme or 90% in relevant subjects taken at Advanced level in grade 12 of the Qatar Senior Schooling Certificate (QSSC).

Saudi Arabia

An average of 85% in the General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Syria

An average of 85% in the General Secondary Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

An average of 85% in the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Yemen

An average of 85% in the Al-Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.

Caribbean

Grade 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).

Costa Rica

Scores of at least 80%  overall in the Bachiller en Educación Media with 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Cuba

Scores of at least 80%  overall in the Título de Bachiller with 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Dominican Republic

An average of 80% in the Bachillerato with at least 80% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

El Salvador

An average of 7 out of 10 in the Título de Bachiller (academic) with at least 7 out of 10 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Guatemala

An average of 75% in the Bachillerato with at least 75% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Honduras

An average of 70% in the Título de Bachiller Científico Humanista / Bachiller en Ciencias y Humanidades with at least 70% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Nicaragua

An average of 76% in the Bachillerato en  Humanidades with at least 76% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Panama

An average of 4/5 in the Bachillerato with at least 4/5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Mexico

An average of 7/10 in the Bachillerato General with at least 8/10 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Puerto Rico

An average of B in the High School Graduation Diploma with B in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

United States of America

High School Graduation Diploma with grade B/GPA 3.0 average and grade B in two degree specific subjects. 

Fiji

An average of 2 in the Fiji Year 12 Examination Certificate / Fiji School Leaving Certificate with 2 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Papua New Guinea

An average of 4.0 GPA in the Upper Secondary School Certificate with good grades in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

Tonga

An average of 2 in the South Pacific Form Seven Certificate  with 2 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.

We will consider students who have completed a minimum of five IGCSEs with a grade 7 or A, including in relevant subjects. The specific subjects will depend on the intended undergraduate degree programme.

We will consider students who have completed AS Levels and achieved a grade B in at least two subjects. The specific subjects will depend on the intended undergraduate degree programme.

We will consider students who have completed the International Baccalaureate and reached a minimum Grade of 26 points overall with grade 4 at Standard Level or 3 at Higher Level in two subjects. The specific subjects will depend on the intended undergraduate degree programme.

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) taken at a test centre with overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. You must meet the requirements through a single IELTS test, or via a single test and One Skill Retake. We do not accept IELTS Indicator.
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI taken at a test centre with 60 overall and no less than 59 in any component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept PTE Academic Online.
• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test)  taken at a test centre with overall score of 80 with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test. We cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition or the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition.
• LanguageCert Academic or LanguageCert Academic SELT (Secure English Language Test) taken at a test centre with 65 overall and no less than 60 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
• Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test) Global of 6 overall with no less than 5 in each component. We cannot accept results from a test that is over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
• Oxford Test of English Advanced with 126 overall, and no less than 111 in each component.
• IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) English as First or Second language at C/4. GCSE English Literature may be considered in certain circumstances for some courses.
• IB (International Baccalaureate) – English A (first language) Literature or Language and Literature – 4 at higher level (HL) or 5 at standard level (SL). English B (second language) – 5 at HL or SL.
• A suitable Cambridge English qualification with at least 169 overall and no less than 162 in any component. B2 First is the most relevant to these scores but we also accept C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
• HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) English at Grade 4.
• West African Examinations Council (WAEC) West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with English at grade C6.
• Advanced Placement tests: AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition at 3.
• A Levels, AS Levels, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: English Language or Literature. A minimum grade C is required.

• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) taken at a test centre overall score of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. You must meet the requirements through a single IELTS test, or via a single test and One Skill Retake. We do not accept IELTS Indicator
• PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI taken at a test centre with 59 overall and no less than 59 in any component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept PTE Academic Online.
• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) taken at a test centre with overall score of 72 with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test. We cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition or the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition.
• LanguageCert Academic or LanguageCert Academic SELT (Secure English Language Test) taken at a test centre with 60 overall and no less than 60 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
• Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test) Global 5 overall with no less than 5 in each component. We cannot accept results from a test that is over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
• Oxford Test of English Advanced with 111 overall, and no less than 111 in each component.
• IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) English as First or Second language at C/4. GCSE English Literature may be considered in certain circumstances for some courses.
• IB (International Baccalaureate) – English A (first language) Literature or Language and Literature – 4 at higher level (HL) or 5 at standard level (SL). English B (second language) – 5 at HL or SL.
• A suitable Cambridge English qualification with at least 169 overall and no less than 162 in any component. B2 First is the most relevant to these scores but we also accept C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
• HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) English at Grade 4.
• West African Examinations Council (WAEC) West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with English at grade C6.
• Advanced Placement tests: AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition at 3.
• A Levels, AS Levels, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: English Language or Literature. A minimum grade C is required.