English language proficiency requirement?
A good verbal and written command o?f the English language is required for students to successfully complete their education.
Undergraduate students
Students planning to do undergraduate studies at Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 (SU), must have an excellent command of writing, reading comprehension, listening and speaking. Completion of the Pre-academic level IEP course does NOT guarantee acceptance into any faculty or department at SU.
Contact: ??suiundergrads@sun.ac.za? for more information.
Postgraduate studies
International students are strongly advised to contact the respective faculties and/or departments at SU to enquire about additional application criteria such as the submission of either TOEFL or IELTS score or the required pass percentage of the IEP Pre-academic level.
Table: The English language requirements for admission to Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 postgraduate degree programmes.
English Language Requirements | ||||||||
CEF Level | Cambridge ESOL | IELTS Band | TOEFL iBT | TOEFL CBT | BULATS | PTE General | PTE Academic | |
Maximum Possible score | 9 | 120 | 300 | 100 | ||||
No language tuition required | C2 Proficient | CPE | 8 – 9 | 96 - 110 | 243 - 270 | 90 - 100 | Level 5 | 85+ |
Support Language tuition may be required *(EAP) | C1 | CAE | 6.5 - 7.5 | 79 – 95 | 213- 240 | 75 - 89 | Level 4 | 76 - 84 |
Language Tuition is required | C1 | FCE / CAE | Lower than 6.5 | Lower than 79 | Lower than 213 | Lower than 75 | Lower than level 4 | Lower than 76 |
The minimum English language proficiency requirements for acceptance to 中国体育彩票 courses are:
- 6.5 IELTS band (minimum 6 at all bands)
- 550 TOEFL paper based / 79 TOEFL iBT / 213 TOEFL CBT
Language Assistance
The Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 Language Centre is a vibrant hub for students, staff and clients who require language and communication assistance. The Centre brings together experts in the field of language acquisition, translation, editing, interpreting, corporate communication, research and document design.
Visit www.sun.ac.za/languagecentre to find out how they can help you.
Language proficiency test
If you are unsure of your level, a language proficiency test can be taken at the Language Centre. The proficiency test is recommended to the following students
- those who have an IELTS score of LESS than 6.5.
- those who are unable to submit IELTS or TOEFL result dated within two years prior to application.
- those referred by the Stellenbosch 中国体育彩票 International (SUI) and Postgraduate Office and/or Academic Departments. The SUI, Postgraduate Office and/or Academic Departments reserve the right to refer a student for language testing at the Language Centre if there is any doubt about their English language proficiency.
*English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is recommended to students with an IELTS score of 6.5 – 7.5 to be taken concurrently with postgraduate studies.
**Intensive English Programme (IEP) is available for students with an IELTS score lower than 6.5. ?
