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, The King’s University has decided to accept the Duolingo English Test. This will allow students to sit for an assessment from the comfort of home and receive results within 48 hours. Simply request Duolingo to share the results with The King’s University for us to receive your results.
Required scores (Fall 2022-23):
The requirements for the Duolingo English Test is an overall score of 115 or higher, with a minimum of 95 in each section.