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 programme 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 programmes:

 NCI - English Language Level Minimum Entry Requirements by Programme 

	NCI TELL*	IELTS	TOEFL (PBT*)	TOEFL (CBT*)	TOEFL (IBT*)	UCLES	Irish Leaving Certificate	GCSE (UK)	ETAPP*
Foundation Certificate (International	T3/S2	4.5	430	190	39	FCE “C”	Ordinary “D”	Pass	B1
Undergraduate (Business)	T4/S3	6.0	550	215	79	CAE “B”	Ordinary “D”	Pass	B2+
Undergraduate (Informatics)	T3/S3	5.5	500	210	61	CAE “C”	Ordinary “D”	Pass	B2
Postgraduate	T5/S4	6.5	600	220	100	CPE “C”	Ordinary “C”	N/A	C1

Applicants who do not have a certified qualification of proficiency in English can sit the NCI TELL (Test of English Language Level) which is free for NCI applicants.    Spaces are limited to 6 candidates per test.  Candidates are not guaranteed a place unless it is booked in advance. To book a place contact the International Office on 01 4498663.

NCI TELL Exam Dates. The test is held at the NCI IFSC Campus

Day / Date	Time	Room
Thursday / 26 Aug	1.45pm	Confirm at reception
Thursday / 2 Sept	1.45pm	Confirm at reception

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

* ETAPP – English test for Academic and Professional Purposes