English Language Requirements

If applicants come from a non-English speaking country, they are required to meet the minimum English language requirements to study at MIC (see outline below).

Matriculation Examinations
From European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved.

Irish Leaving Certificate English
Ordinary Level Grade D or above

TOEFL
580 (paper-based) or 90 (internet-based)

IELTS
Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.
*Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS (or equivalent TOEFL/Duolingo). General IELTS will not be accepted.

ETAPP (English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes): Grade C1

GCE ‘O’ Level English Language/ GCSE English Language: Grade C or above

University of Cambridge ESOL
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) or

Advanced Certificate, Grade C or better (CEFR Level C1 or C2) or

First Certificate, Grade A (CEFR Level C1)

GCE Examination Boards
Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations - Grade C

Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate - School Certificate Pass 1-6

University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council - School Certificate Pass 1-6

Language Cert ESOL (B2 Communicator High Pass with no less than 33 in each skill)

PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic
A minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59).

Duolingo English Test (DET)
The minimum score of 120 with no less than 110 in any component. An interview may also be required in conjunction with this test for certain programmes.

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements.
If students do not meet the English language requirements above, there are a range of short-term English language programmes offered at MIC.