Dear partners,
Thank you for your continuous supports to University of Sussex. In response to the current global situation with the Coronavirus COVID-19, we would like to share with you about our latest updates regarding to our English language requirements to introduce additional flexibility. The changes result from concerns around the ability for students to access appropriate English language tests (including attendance at our own Pre-Sessional English courses) and the interruption to English language studies that many students will have faced this year. The changes are as followed:
1. We have always accepted IELTS (Academic), Pearson, TOEFL and Cambridge English as part of the application process. After careful consideration, we’re now able to expand the recognition list to include IELTS (General).
2. We are happy to recognise below two online tests:
· Pearson’s Versant https://www.pearson.com/english/versant.html
· Duolingo https://www.duolingo.com/
3. We allow the combining of scores from more than one test to meet our English requirements, as long as these tests are (1) still within 2 years validation period; (2) all component scores are higher than B2 level (ie. IELTS 5.5)
The above information have been updated on our website. You may find more details here: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-postgraduate#Ielts
We have prepared a translated version attached for you to share with your colleagues, students and parents. We will send another email with updates about the Pre-sessional English online courses very soon.
Thank you very much for your understanding. Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any further questions. Many thanks.
Warm Regards,
