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IELTS Test
What is the IELTS test?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. IELTS tests speakers' listening, reading, writing and speaking abilities.
An overall band score of 6.5 in IELTS (Academic) is set as the University-wide English language minimum graduation requirement, whilst students of the following programmes should attain different minimum threshold scores:
| Major Programme | Minimum overall band score in IELTS (Academic) |
| Bachelor of Arts in Chinese; and
Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature, History and Philosophy |
6.0 |
| Bachelor of Arts in Contemporary English Studies; and Bachelor of Arts in Translation |
7.0 |
To see if you have already fulfilled the IELTS Requirement please check the IELTS Equivalence List .
For more information on English Language Graduation Requirements please visit the Registry website.
To waive the Password graduation requirment please submit an application to the CEAL office.