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English Language
Requirements
UKZN is an English-medium University. Its policy on English language proficiency requires that applicants demonstrate at least one of the following levels of proficiency in English:
• A pass in an examination equivalent to Level 4 or higher in English as Home or FAL in the South African NSC examination or English at Higher Grade (First or Second language) at South African Senior Certificate level (Matriculation);
• A pass in English Language at A-level, AS or O-level (C symbol or higher), or the International Baccalaureate, HIGSCE, or equivalent examination;
• International applicants who do not satisfy the above and for whom English is a foreign language must attain either:
» An overall band score of 7.0
on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for postgraduate studies, and
6.0 for undergraduate studies.
For information on the IELTS, students must contact the British Council at the British Embassy or consulate in their home country. The system tests the complete range of English language skills required by students studying or training in the medium of English. Modules include listening, speaking, reading, writing, academic and general training.
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