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Entry requirements
Academic and English requirements
Your path to Global Academy
Key requirements
Academic
English
Statement
Study gap
Academic background
Bachelor's applicants
Grade 12 pass or equivalent
3 subjects, grade A-E
5 subjects, grade A-C
Other qualifications are accepted – Please contact our admissions team for details.
Master's applicants
English language ability
The English level you need, and when
1
To start (Part A)
IELTS 5.0 in all sub skills, or equivalent
2
To reach Part B
IELTS 6.0 in all sub skills, or 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in all sub skills) or equivalent, depending on your partner university. Reach this before the end of Year 2
3
Master's entry
Free for bachelor's applicants
Free Pearson Versant English placement test
Common questions about entry requirements
Contact the Admissions Team to discuss options, including additional preparation and deferring your start date until you have reached the minimum level.
To progress to Part B you need to demonstrate that you have reached a minimum of IELTS 6.0 or 6.5, depending on your partner university, before the end of Year 2. The GA will run English diagnostic tests each Term, to assess your progress.
Bachelor’s applicants normally have no more than 5 years since high school, and normally no prior bachelor’s degree.
Grade 12 or equivalent, including A-level, IGCSE, GED, IB Diploma, Canadian OSSD and Mathayom 6. Contact our admissions team for details on other accepted qualifications.