Teaching takes place solely in English and students must demonstrate that their English language proficiency is at a level that will allow them to follow their intended programme successfully.
If English is not your first language you must have a qualification as evidence of your English language skills.
We can waive the English language requirement if you meet one of the following criteria:
There may be other exceptions, please contact Admissions.
If you do not require a visa to study in the UK then we will accept the following qualifications as proof of your English language skills.
The UK Government approves certain English language qualifications as being Secure English Language Tests (SELT). These meet the Government’s requirements for visa applications.
SELT’s can only be sat at approved test centres. A list of all the approved test centres is available on GOV.UK
The list of approved English language tests has been assessed as meeting Home Office requirements under the secure English language testing arrangements. Only those tests and test levels specified are approved. If you intend to use an English language test in your immigration or nationality application you must take one of the tests on the list.
You should make sure the test that you book is the one approved for the SELT.
Al-Maktoum College will accept the following:
*For the HNC in Business, HNC in HRM or HNC in Management & Leadership we may accept a SELT at level B1.
You can purchase a voucher for LanguageCert directly with the College. Contact admissions@almcollege.ac.uk for details.
If you require a visa, please check the Visa information page for full details.
Pre-sessional English courses are designed to improve your English language and academic skills prior to undertaking a programme at Al-Maktoum College.
Please contact admissions@almcollege.ac.uk for more information.
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