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English proficiency

The following English language certificates and levels are accepted:

  • Cambridge FCE, (CAE (C1) and CPE (C2))

  • IELTS (min. 5.5 points)

  • PTE Academic (min. 59 points)

  • TOEFL (mind. 72 points internet-based / min. 567 points paper-based)

  • OOPT (min. 60 points)

  • telc B2-C1 University

  • TOEIC (min. 785 points „hearing/reading“, 160 points „speaking“ and 150 points "writing")

  • UNIcert II or III

  • Successfully passed B2 language course at the SLI

  • Completion of a University degree from an English-language program from a genuinely

    Anglophone country

  • Completion of a University degree for which the medium of instruction was English. Ideally, a clear statement is written on your transcript of records or your diploma supplement. Note that a letter from a Professor is not sufficient. It needs to be a statement/letter written by an official administrative institution of your University such as the examination committee or the Dean.

  • Citizenship of a country with English as official language

  • Abitur from Germany or Luxembourg with English proficiency equivalent to B2

  • Native speakers