English Language Requirements

An applicant for studies at MIHE whose first language is not English is required to provide evidence that their level of English is sufficient to follow the course of study for which they are applying. Native speakers of English from outside the UK, and the students whose graduate education has been in English, and whose first language is English, are not normally required to provide evidence of their level of English.

Non-EEA nationals whose first language is not English must prove that they can adequately understand and express themselves in both spoken and written English. MIHE requires that these applicants must have an IELTS score of 6.5, or a TOEFL score of 577, dated within two years of the date of application to MIHE, for any postgraduate course.

EEA applicants whose first language is not English must be able to provide evidence that they have sufficient English to follow the course they wish to take at MIHE. This will require evidence of successful study of the English language of at least 4 years, with the date of their highest level English language exam being within five years of the date of application.

A candidate who does not initially meet the English language entry requirement may be issued with an offer which is conditional upon reaching the required standard, either by external testing by a recognised body, or by attending a pre-sessional English Language programme arranged by MIHE in UK.

Due to the diversity of students, the language skills of MIHE students have been varied, and many students have needed extra support. The Academic Writing course at MIHE is specifically designed to help students of these differing backgrounds to acquire the skills and training to be able to cope with an English-medium postgraduate course that is to be assessed through written assignments, oral presentations and examinations. The course will be taught through one complete semester.