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The institution you choose to apply to will specify what standard of English is required for the position that you're considering. If English is not your first language, we require you to prove your qualification with a language certificate or by taking our language test.

In addition to Pearson Test of English, IELTS, UEEC, CPE, and CAE, we are now accepting the Speaking Friends Advanced certificate and the TOEFL certificate. If you want to submit your SFA certificate, please send a certified copy to your area representative. If you choose to submit your TOEFL certificate, then please quote the TOEFL institution code and the certificate will be sent directly.

For further information about recognized language certificates, please refer to the department that you intend to apply to. Foreign applicants need to meet certain conditions in order to be eligible. For certain fields, institutions may also require additional foreign language competencies.

Applicants who have successfully completed at least one year of full-time study in a recognized qualification at a post-secondary educational institution where the sole language of instruction and assessment was English, may not be required to undertake a language test if they can provide a statement of that institution confirming this.

About Speaking Friends Advanced certificate
The SFA (Speaking Friends Advanced) certificate is issued by Speaking Friends upon completion of one of their standard language courses. Speaking Friends focuses on the scientifically proven Spaced Repetition learning method. The SF language courses are offered online in selected countries across the globe. For more information and a list of available languages please refer to the official website http://www.speakingfriends.com

About TOEFL
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test is offered in internet-based (iBT) and paper-based (PBT) formats. The test is recognised and accepted in over 8,000 institutions and agencies globally. View the complete list of universities and colleges that accept TOEFL at http://www.ets.org/toefl/ukdirectory. Each institution will list their TOEFL score requirements on their website and these may vary.