Approved UKBA English tests and required scores for UK Tier 4 General Student Visa (GSV)

We’ve recently received a lot of questions from students about the approved English tests and required scores to receive a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) and apply for the UK Tier 4 General Student Visa (GSV).

Download a list of approved UKBA tests and minimum scores required.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) requires a minimum of the ff. scores for a TOEFL Internet-based test. They look at the individual scores on listening, reading, writing, and speaking, not just the total score.

  • Listening – 13
  • Reading – 8
  • Writing – 17
  • Speaking – 19

For more information on how your TOEFL paper based scores convert into Internet based scores, download this TOEFL score conversion table: Internet-based, computer-based, and paper-based scores.

8 thoughts on “Approved UKBA English tests and required scores for UK Tier 4 General Student Visa (GSV)

  1. Can you please call me asap regarding your English Course for preparation to University/A Levels – 20 year old to start in 4 weeks.

    I urgently require information if places are available.

  2. Mr. Boles, we are happy to hear that you are interested in learning more about our English courses. My colleague Natalia will reach out to you today to give you more information about our English courses in the UK. Our classes start every Monday, so you can start at any time, as long as you already have a UK visa. If you don’t have a visa yet, you must allot 3-4 weeks to get one.

  3. Hello, I got 91 on TOEFL and 19 in speaking. I want to apply to a master degree in the UK. Please tell me whether my Speaking score meets your requirements or not.

  4. WHAT IS THE TOEFL SCORE REQUIREMENT FOR TIRE 4 B2 ABOVE DEGREE LEVEL IN UK, BEFORE 03/03/2012 AND AFTER THIS DATES ANY CHANGES. THANKS

  5. Fuad, it looks like you meet the minimum criteria. Here are the minimum required TOEFL scores:

    Listening – 13
    Reading – 8
    Writing – 17
    Speaking – 19

  6. Yerra, here are the minimum required TOEFL scores. Good luck!

    Listening – 13
    Reading – 8
    Writing – 17
    Speaking – 19

  7. Hi,
    I want to study in UK with the program science without borders in Engineer, my scores on toefl was Reading 23, Listening 23, Speaking 19 and Writing 17, only the Speaking grade is less than the UKBA requires for the VISA student, so this 1 point can not give me the opportunity to study in university in UK?

  8. Danilo, sorry to hear that your score is just 1 point under the requirement. I would suggest that you retake the test to meet the minimum required to get a visa. Good luck!

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