Language Requirements
To ensure all students can fully participate in our courses, Central Film School requires international applicants whose first language is not English to demonstrate their proficiency. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications.
Minimum score requirements vary depending on the programme of study. If you do not currently meet the language requirements, pre-sessional English courses may be an option.
Exemption
The following countries are classified as majority English-speaking countries, and students from these countries do not need a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for visa purposes.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Malta
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United States of America
Postgraduate Study
You will not need a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for visa purposes if you are applying to one of our MAs and have completed your first degree, equivalent to a UK degree, in one of the following majority English-speaking countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
You may not need a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for visa purposes if you are applying to one of our short courses, from EU/EEA countries.
Undergraduate Degree 6.0 Overall with no less than 5.5 in any band
Postgraduate Degree 6.0 Overall with no less than 5.5 in any band
Undergraduate Degree: ISE II with a Distinction in all four components
Postgraduate Degree: ISE II with a Distinction in all four components
Undergraduate Degree: Total 80: Reading – 20, Writing – 19, Listening – 19, Speaking – 22
Postgraduate Degree: Total 80: Reading – 20, Writing – 19, Listening – 19, Speaking – 22
Undergraduate Degree: 65 overall with no less than 60 in any component.
Postgraduate Degree: 65 overall with no less than 60 in any component.
Undergraduate Degree: 56
Postgraduate Degree: 56
Undergraduate Degree: 169
Postgraduate Degree: 169
Undergraduate Degree: 37
Postgraduate Degree: 37
Undergraduate Degree: C
Postgraduate Degree: C
Undergraduate Degree: C
Postgraduate Degree: C
Undergraduate Degree: C
Postgraduate Degree: C
Undergraduate Degree: Reading – 40, Writing – 42, Listening – 32, Speaking – 42
Postgraduate Degree: Reading – 40, Writing – 42, Listening – 32, Speaking – 42
Undergraduate Degree: Pass of 50%
Postgraduate Degree: Pass of 50%
Integrated Foundation Programme: Pass
Undergraduate Degree: Pass
Postgraduate Degree: Pass
Integrated Foundation Programme: Grade 5
Undergraduate Degree: Grade 5
Postgraduate Degree: Grade 5
2017
Integrated Foundation Programme: 4
Undergraduate Degree: 4
Postgraduate Degree: 4
Pre 2017
Integrated Foundation Programme: C
Undergraduate Degree: C
Postgraduate Degree: C
Undergraduate Degree: C
Postgraduate Degree: C
Integrated Foundation Programme: C
Undergraduate Degree: C
Postgraduate Degree: C
Undergraduate Degree: 6.0 equivalent
Postgraduate Degree: 6.0 equivalent
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