English Language Proficiency
All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency, which will enable them to succeed in their university studies. Proficiency must be demonstrated regardless of citizenship or country of origin.
Applicants with three years of formal, full-time studies in English at the secondary or post-secondary level in any of the below countries meet English Language Proficiency requirements automatically. If an applicant from one of the below countries cannot provide transcripts demonstrating three years of full-time studies in the country, they must instead submit results from one of the Standardized Exams listed below to meet the English Proficiency requirement for admission.
- American Samoa
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Belize
- Bermuda
- British Virgin Islands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Dominica
- England
- Falkland Islands
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Gibraltar
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Montserrat
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Northern Ireland
- Puerto Rico
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- South Africa
- St. Helena
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- St. Vincent and Grenadines
- Scotland
- Suriname
- Tanzania
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Uganda
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- US Virgin Islands
- Wales
- Zambia
COVID-19 Update
With the closure of many English testing centres in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic, The King’s University has decided to temporarily accept the Duolingo English Test. This will allow you to sit for an assessment from the comfort of your home and receive results within 48 hours. Simply requesting Duolingo to share the results with The King’s University will allow for us to access your official results.
You can learn more about the test and steps to write the Duolingo English Test.
Required scores:
Full admission: 110 or higher.
Required Academic English support in your first semester: 100-109
Scores below 100 will not be eligible for admission of any kind to The King’s University.