Profile 12-S (SELT)
The table below includes all approved English language tests and scores for Profile 12-S (SELT).
All tests listed below are in-person tests.
| Test | Minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) | Minimum overall score |
|---|---|---|
|
IELTS for UKVI (Academic) |
Listening: 5.0 Reading: 5.0 Writing: 6.0 Speaking: 5.0 |
6.0 |
|
LanguageCert Academic |
Listening: 54 Reading: 54 Writing: 65 Speaking: 54 |
65 |
|
PSI Skills for English UKVI 4SC1 |
Pass |
Pass |
|
PTE Academic UKVI (January 2025 entry) |
Listening: 36 Reading: 36 Writing: 50 Speaking: 36 |
50 |
|
PTE Academic UKVI (September 2025 entry) |
Listening: 53 Reading: 53 Writing: 64 Speaking: 53 |
64 |
|
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) SELT II |
Merit (or Pass at level III SELT) |
Merit (or Pass at level III SELT) |
If you are unsure what English language test profile applies to your course of study, see more on English language requirements.
Recently withdrawn tests
From 1 September 2024, the University no longer recognises the LanguageCert International ESOL test as proof of English Language competency. If you completed the test on or before 31 August 2024, the University will continue to accept this for a maximum of 2 years post certification. For accepted scores, or to discuss this in more detail, please email admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Providing your English language evidence
When you are ready, you can submit your English language test through the applicant portal.
In some cases, undergraduate and postgraduate applicants may be able to present other English language evidence with their application.
For example, undergraduate applicants with:
- UKVI approved nationality
- an English-medium secondary/high school leaving qualification
- an International Foundation certificate from the University of St Andrews.
And also, postgraduate applicants with:
- a UK degree taught in English
- a degree from a country where English has official status
- a degree which was taught in English and obtained in another country.
For more details, see undergraduate language requirements and postgraduate language requirements.