English Language Requirements
Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences offers pre-university English Language Programmes for students wanting to study on its programmes, as well as students preparing for study at other Dutch universities.
The table below shows the equivalent scores of various English language proficiency tests, including IELTS, TOEFL, TOEIC, and Cambridge ESOL.
Green scores mark the minimum requirement for undergraduate programmes at Wittenborg.
Blue scores mark the minimum requirement for postgraduate programmes at Wittenborg.*
| IELTS Academic overall band score | TOEFL iBT & Paper Edition (test to be taken in an examination centre)* | TOEIC** Listening and Reading | TOEIC** Speaking and Writing | Cambridge ESOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 100 | 780 | 350 | First (FCE) - Grade A (scale 185 and above) Advanced (CAE) - Grade C (scale 185 and above) |
| 6.5 | 90 | 720 | 310 | Advanced (CAE) - Grade C (scale 180- 184) First (FCE) - Grade A (scale 180 - 184) First (FCE) - Grade B (scale 176-179) |
| 6.0 | 80 | 670 | 290 | First (FCE) - Grade B (scale 173 - 175) First (FCE) - Grade C (scale 169 - 172) |
| 5.5 | 70 | 620 | 260 | First (FCE) - Grade C (scale 162-168) |
| 5.0 | 60 | 600 | 240 | First (FCE) - Grade C (scale 160-161) B1 level certificate (scale 154 - 159) |
The English language requirements are in line with the Code of Conduct for International Students in Higher Education. More information on the Code of Conduct can be found here.
*TOEFL iBT Home Edition is no longer accepted for admission at Wittenborg due to suspicions of fraudulent practices by candidates. Applicants from Russia or Ukraine, considering the circumstances, can contact the Admissions Team (admission@wittenborg.eu) and we will make arrangements for assistance.
**Provided that the student passed both parts "Speaking and Writing" and "Listening and Reading" with the required scores.
The TOEFL code of Wittenborg is 4889.
For undergraduate students: If the English language proficiency requirements are not met, but the student has an IELTS score of at least a 5.5 and less than a 6.0, the student can join the Preparation Course for half a year. When successfully completed, raising his/her score to the required minimum or higher, and provided that all other requirements for the programme are met, he/she can enrol directly into the undergraduate programme.
For postgraduate students: If the English language proficiency requirements are not met, but the student has an IELTS score of at least a 6.0 and less than a 6.5, the student can join the Pre-Master programme for half a year. When successfully completed, raising his/her score to the required minimum or higher, and provided that all other requirements for the programme are met, he/she can enrol directly into the postgraduate programme.
