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Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements for third level education in their home country. In addition, applicants must meet NCI requirements for the particular course applied for.
Applicants whose first language is not English must attach a certified qualification of proficiency in English. The following qualifications will fulfil the college's minimum requirements for undergraduate courses:
NCI - English Language Level Minimum Entry Requirements by Course
| NCI TELL* | IELTS | TOEFL (PBT*) | TOEFL (CBT*) | UCLES | Irish Leaving Certificate | GCSE (UK) | TOEIC | ETAPP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Foundation Certificate (International) |
T3/S2 | 4.5 | 430 | 190 | FCE “C” | Ordinary “D” | Pass | 550 |
E1+ |
|
Undergraduate
|
T4/S3 | 6.0 | 550 | 215 | CAE “B” | Ordinary “D” | Pass | 700 | E2+ |
|
Undergraduate (Computing) |
T3/S3 | 5.5 | 500 | 210 | CAE “C” | Ordinary “D” | Pass | 650 | E2 |
| Postgraduate | T5/S4 | 6.5 | 600 | 220 | CPE “C” | Ordinary “C”
|
N/A | 750 | C1 |
Completion of Secondary Level Education through the medium of English in the below countries provides exemption from the above tests. Proof of completion of these tests is necessary at application stage.
| Ireland |
| United Kingdom |
| USA |
| Australia |
| New Zealand |
* TELL -- Test of English Language Level – National College of Ireland
* PBT – Paper-based Test
* CBT – Computer-based Test