Secondary School Coursework

English Language Proficiency may be met by language coursework at the secondary school level.

In addition to secondary school coursework, we may require further demonstration of your proficiency in English.


Minimum Requirement

Belgium

  • Certificate of Higher Secondary Education
  • Diploma of Qualification Giving Access to Higher Education
  • A grade of 80% or better in 3rd Cycle English (Dutch/Flemish)
  • A grade of 16 or better in English (French)

Denmark

  • Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination or Higher Preparatory Examination
  • A grade of 9 or better in A level English

Finland

  • Matriculation Examination Certificate
  • A grade of 5 or better in level A1 or level A2 English language matriculation examination

Germany

  • Certificate of General University Maturity
  • A grade of Gut (2) or better in A-level English

Iceland

  • Matriculation Examination
  • A grade of 7 or better in 15 credits of English study with a Language or Social Science major, or 9 credits of English study with a Natural Science major

Luxembourg

  • Secondary School Leaving Certificate
  • A grade of 45 or better in English

Netherlands

  • University Preparatory Education (VWO) Diploma
  • A grade of 7 or better in English

Norway

  • Upper Secondary School Certificate
  • A grade of VG or better in Grade 12 English

Sweden

  • Upper Secondary School Certificate
  • A grade of 4 or better in English II (Alternative A or B)

Switzerland

  • Maturity Certificate
  • A grade of 5 or better in English