Information for offer holders with English Language conditions for 2020 entry - Update - 22 April 2020

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Guidance for offer holders sets out updated English language testing arrangements for 2020 entry following coronavirus impacts and the closure of IELTS/TOEFL/PTE Academic test centres. It confirms acceptance of Duolingo English Test (DET) on an interim basis and explains eligibility, access requirements, cost, and the need to use a unique University code. It also details TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition interim acceptance, device requirements, and refers to existing TOEFL iBT entry requirement bands.

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Latest update

Coronavirus impact and interim test acceptance

Duolingo English Test (DET) requirements and indicative scores

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition requirements

Entry requirements and holistic assessment

Information for offer holders with English Language conditions for 2020 entry Latest update: 22 April 2020 There may be further additions to this guidance, so please do check back regularly. Updates regarding closure of English language testing centres due to Covid-19 (coronavirus) . We recognise that the outbreak of coronavirus has had an impact on the ability of our applicants to take the IELTS, TOEFL and PTE Academic test to meet their English language conditions. To support you in being able to meet your English language conditions, we will now be accepting the following tests for 2020 entry. Duolingo English Test (DET) The Duolingo English Test will be accepted on an interim basis for 2020 entry. The test can be taken from any computer with online access-you will also need a microphone and camera. The cost of the test is US $49 . It is important that you access the Duolingo English Test using a unique University of Southampton code. This code will be emailed to all applicants with an offer of admissions. You must wait for this email before taking the test. Please note, we will not be able to accept this test if you do not access the test using this unique code. Entry requirements Please note that the overall scores shown below are indicative of the score required. Your whole test will be reviewed to provide us with a holistic assessment of your English language proficiency and to determine whether you are eligible for direct entry or for one of our Pre-sessional English courses. If deemed necessary, an additional assessment may be required. | IELTS | Duolingo English Test (overall score) | | --- | --- | | 7.0
6.5
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5 | 120-125
110-115
100-105
90-95
80-85
70-75 | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition The TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition will be accepted on an interim basis for 2020 entry. The test can be taken from any computer with a Windows operating system (versions, 10, 8 or 7) -you will also need to have online access, a microphone and camera. The cost of the test is offered at the same price as testing in a centre. Entry requirements The entry requirements will be the same as for the existing 2020 entry requirements for the TOEFL iBT as detailed in the University’s English Language Proficiency Bands (2020 Entry) table. ,

FAQs

Why were the English language testing arrangements updated for 2020 entry?

The outbreak of coronavirus affected applicants’ ability to take IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE Academic tests at test centres. The guidance provides interim ways to meet English language conditions.

How can applicants take the Duolingo English Test (DET) for 2020 entry?

Applicants can take DET from any computer with online access and must have a microphone and camera. They must use the unique University code emailed with their admissions offer, and the test will not be accepted without that code.

What are the entry requirement expectations and how are test scores used?

The indicative overall scores shown serve as a guide. The whole test will be reviewed for a holistic assessment of English language proficiency, and an additional assessment may be required if deemed necessary.

Sep 30, 2026

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