Which Course Should I Take?
Your in-person Pre-sessional English course start date and duration will depend on:
- Your current English language level
- The English requirement for your chosen degree
All courses finish on 28 August, but your start date may be in April, May, June, or July, depending on the score you need to achieve.
Step 1: Check Your Degree Requirement
Refer to your offer letter to confirm the IELTS score (or equivalent) required for your degree.
Step 2: Check Your Current English Level
We use IELTS (International English Language Testing System) to determine your entry point. If your results are from a different English language test, please see our guidance on accepted tests and score conversions below.
Step 3: Find Your Start Date
In the calculator below, select the IELTS score you need to achieve, then enter your current score to see:
- Your recommended start date
- Course length
- Application deadline
- Course fee
If you are unsure which course is right for you, please contact us at arts-EAS@gla.systa-s.com and we will be happy to advise.
Other Testing Systems (PTE, TOEFL & ELLT)
If you have a PTE, TOEFL, or ELLT certificate and are unsure which Pre-sessional course to apply for, please use the table below to convert your scores.
Visa Requirements:
- If you need a Student Visa to study in the UK, you must provide a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), such as IELTS or PTE, at a minimum level of CEFR B1 to apply for a Pre-sessional course.
- If you are applying for the June or July entry in-person course and are eligible for a combined CAS, you may use a SELT that is not UKVI-approved (e.g., TOEFL or ELLT), but your score must meet a minimum of CEFR B2.
For more information about combined CAS, please see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Pearson PTE Academic
The score conversions below apply to all Communicative Skills (Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing) as well as the Overall Score.
Applicants must meet a minimum CEFR B1 level for a single Pre-sessional CAS, or CEFR B2 if eligible for a combined CAS. Information about CEFR levels for PTE can be found here.
The PTE conversion table is intended for University of Glasgow Pre-sessional English course admissions only. Equivalent scores are subject to change at any time.
| PTE Score | IELTS Equivalent |
|---|---|
| 73-78 | 7.5 |
| 65-72 | 7.0 |
| 59-64 | 6.5 |
| 51-58 | 6.0 |
| 43-50 | 5.5 |
| 35-42 | 5.0 |
| 30-34 | 4.5 |
| 0-33 | 4.0 |
TOEFL
TOEFL is a non-UKVI SELT and therefore cannot be used for visa applications unless a combined CAS is issued.
Applicants must be eligible for a combined CAS and achieve a minimum CEFR B2 level, as detailed here.
The TOEFL conversion table below is intended for UoG Pre-sessional English Course admission purposes only. The TOEFL test report format changed in January 2026. Please refer to the row that reflects when you took the test. These equivalent scores are subject to review at any time.
| Reading Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL tests taken before January 2026 | 27-28 | 24-26 | 19-23 | 13-18 | 8-12 | 4-7 | 3 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| TOEFL tests taken from January 2026 | 5.5 of 6 | 5.0 of 6 | 4.5 of 6 | 4.5 of 6 | 4.0 of 6 | 3.5 of 6 | 3.5 of 6 |
| Listening Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL tests taken before January 2026 | 27 | 24-26 | 20-23 | 12-19 | 7-11 | 4-6 | 3 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| TOEFL tests taken from January 2026 | 6.0 of 6 | 5.5 of 6 | 5.0 of 6 | 4.5 of 6 | 4.0 of 6 | 3.5 of 6 | 3.0 of 6 |
| Speaking Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL tests taken before January 2026 | 24-25 | 23 | 20-22 | 18-19 | 16-17 | 14-15 | 12-13 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| TOEFL tests taken from January 2026 | 5.5 of 6 | 5.0 of 6 | 4.5 of 6 | 4.5 of 6 | 4.0 of 6 | 3.5 of 6 | 3.0 of 6 |
| Writing Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL tests taken before January 2026 | 29 | 27-28 | 24-26 | 21-23 | 18-20 | 14-17 | 12-13 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| TOEFL tests taken from January 2026 | 5.5 of 6 | 5.5 of 6 | 5.0 of 6 | 4.5 of 6 | 4.0 of 6 | 4.0 of 6 | 3.5 of 6 |
| Overall Score | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL tests taken before January 2026 | 102-109 | 94-101 | 79-93 | 60-78 | 46-59 | 35-45 | 32-34 |
| IELTS equivalent | 7.5 | 7.0 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| TOEFL tests taken from January 2026 | 110 of 120 | 98 of 120 | 92 of 120 | 77 of 120 | 70 of 120 | 60 of 120 | 50 of 120 |
Oxford ELLT
ELLT is a non-UKVI SELT and therefore cannot be used for visa applications unless a combined CAS is issued.
Applicants must be eligible for a combined CAS and achieve a minimum CEFR B2 level, as detailed in the conversion table.
See the Oxford ELLT conversion table here.
The ELLT conversion table is intended for University of Glasgow Pre-sessional English course admissions only. Equivalent scores are subject to change at any time.
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