All students must meet one of the following requirements:
Certificate
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Required Score
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TOEFL(internet based)*
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107 or above (including 25 in each component)
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IELTS
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7.0 or above (including 7 in all components)
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CAE
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With grade B or better, or 185 points overall and a minimum of 185 points in each individual component
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CPE
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With grade C or better, or 185 points overall and a minimum of 185 points in each individual component
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Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTEA)
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Academic test with a score of 65 in all four components
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Trinity ISE (revised test)
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Level III overall with distinction in all components
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College English Test (CET)
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Students who do not meet the requirements above, but who have a CET score of 470 or more, may be admitted if they also attend a one week LSE Preparatory English course immediately prior to taking their chosen Summer School course
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ETS will be offering the opportunity to take the TOEFL iBT Test at home until test centres reopen. We accept the at-home TOEFL with the same minimum score of 107 overall, and a minimum of 25 in each component. More details can be found here. You can register now if you are in the following countries:
- United States
- Canada
- Colombia
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Spain
- Hong Kong
- Macau
We are aware that in many places, university education is taught fully or partially in English as standard. If you have studied at a university in one of the following countries, you can apply as a native speaker:
- India
- Pakistan
- Turkey
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Netherlands
- All Scandinavian countries
If you have studied in an English-speaking institution in, or have courses taught at your university in English (excluding English language courses), in a country not listed above, you may still meet our requirements without having to supply one of the above certificates. Please provide evidence on a transcript or letter from your university that explicitly states the courses taught in English.
Applicants with an alternative qualification should contact the Summer School Office for advice.
Applicants who wish to refresh their language skills may be interested to note that the LSE Language Centre offers intensive one-week English language courses prior to each Summer School session.