English Language Requirements
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English Language Requirements
Minimum English language requirements:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 600 (250 computer based, 100 Internet based) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) administered by Princeton University, with Test of Written English at 475 +.
http://www.ets.org/toefl
International English Language Testing System (IELTS):
IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each band) www.ielts.org
University of Cambridge: Advanced Certificate, Grade B or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Duolingo: Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore. Please ensure the verification link is provided when submitting this evidence and you share your results with SPPU admissions.
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP): With grade C1 or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2)
Pearson English language text (PTE) - minimum requirement of 63 (with no section less than 59)
https://pearsonpte.com/
Maynooth University's TOEFL code is 8850
Divine Word School of English, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, offers English language courses: http://dwse.org/
If you live outside Ireland, check out our dedicated area for international students.
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