English language proficiency
We do not make exceptions regarding proof of English language proficiency, other than those listed on the website. We kindly request that you do not email us with requests for personal exceptions; such emails will not be answered.
Kind regards, IMARC Coordinator
Exceptions to the English proficiency test are:
- Previous education (min. 2 years) completed in one of the following native speaking countries and nationality from one of these 6 countries: Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, UK, USA. Evidence Required: Secondary School Diploma, or proof of enrolment at a University in these countries;
- For the below, the diploma must have been completed within the last five years. For European diplomas, English must be part of the final exam, with an overall average of at least 70%:
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: with English A (HL or SL 4 or higher), English B (HL 4 or higher)
- European Baccalaureate: with English as L1 or L2 with a minimum of 7.0 (not with L3)
- The Netherlands: VWO
- Belgium: ASO (in the Flemish and German-speaking part of Belgium)
- Germany: Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife (Abitur; English either completed as a final examination subject or taken up to and including the final year; grade required: 11 or higher)
- Norway: Vitnemal
- Sweden: Slutbetyg
- Finland: Ylioppilastuskintotodistus / Studentexamensbevis
- Iceland: Studentprof
- Denmark: Studentereksamen
- Switzerland: Maturität (in the German speaking part of Switzerland)
- Austria: Maturazeugnis
- France: Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (Anglo-American section)
- Singapore: Completed prior education in Singapore (with O-level English First Language (Examining authority Cambridge, not Singapore) or A-level English Language/ Literature (Examining authority Cambridge, not Singapore), or at least 2 years of BA education in Singapore.
- South Africa: National Senior Certificate (NSC) with English Home Language
