Profile 6-D (Direct entry)
The tables below include all approved English language tests and scores for Profile 6-D (Direct entry).
With the exception of IELTS Academic Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, all tests must be completed in-person. Please note that only those applying for a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme will be eligible to take the online tests listed above.
Tests recognised for Undergraduate entry
| Test name | Minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) | Minimum overall score |
|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Qualifications |
Listening: 169 Reading: 169 Writing: 176 Speaking: 169 |
176 |
|
IELTS Academic |
Listening: 6.0 Reading: 6.0 Writing: 6.5 Speaking: 6.0 |
6.5 |
|
LanguageCert Academic |
Listening: 65 Reading: 65 Writing: 70 Speaking: 65 |
70 |
|
PSI Skills for English UKVI 4SC1 |
Pass |
Pass |
|
PTE Academic (January 2025 entry) |
Listening: 50 Reading: 50 Writing: 58 Speaking: 50 |
58 |
|
PTE Academic (September 2025 entry) |
Listening: 64 Reading: 64 Writing: 70 Speaking: 64 |
70 |
|
TOEFL iBT |
Listening: 12 Reading: 13 Writing: 24 Speaking: 18 |
79 |
|
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II |
Distinction (or Pass at level III) |
Distinction (or Pass at level III) |
|
Pre-sessional/AEQC |
Listening: 7 Reading: 7 Writing: 11 Speaking: 7 |
11 |
Tests recognised for Postgraduate entry
| Test name | Minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) | Minimum overall score |
|---|---|---|
|
Cambridge English Qualifications |
Listening: 169 Reading: 169 Writing: 176 Speaking: 169 |
176 |
|
IELTS Academic |
Listening: 6.0 Reading: 6.0 Writing: 6.5 Speaking: 6.0 |
6.5 |
|
IELTS Academic Online and IELTS One Skill Retake |
Listening: 6.0 Reading: 6.0 Writing: 6.5 Speaking: 6.0 |
6.5 |
|
LanguageCert Academic |
Listening: 65 Reading: 65 Writing: 70 Speaking: 65 |
70 |
|
PSI Skills for English UKVI 4SC1 |
Pass |
Pass |
|
PTE Academic (January 2025 entry) |
Listening: 50 Reading: 50 Writing: 58 Speaking: 50 |
58 |
|
PTE Academic (September 2025 entry) |
Listening: 64 Reading: 64 Writing: 70 Speaking: 64 |
70 |
|
TOEFL iBT |
Listening: 12 Reading: 13 Writing: 24 Speaking: 18 |
79 |
|
TOEFL iBT Home Edition |
Listening: 12 Reading: 13 Writing: 24 Speaking: 18 |
79 |
|
Trinity Integrated Skills in English (ISE) II |
Distinction (or Pass at level III) |
Distinction (or Pass at level III) |
|
Pre-sessional/AEQC |
Listening: 7 Reading: 7 Writing: 11 Speaking: 7 |
11 |
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.