Bangor College China English Proficiency Requirements
Stage 1 (Pass 2) Year Zero (Foundation Year) Progress to Bangor University Year 1 (for cohort 2021 onward)
| IELTS Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Not specified | 5.5 | 5.5 | Not specified |
| Duolingo Overall | Literacy (Reading & Writing) | Comprehension (Listening & Reading) | Conversation (Speaking & Listening) | Production (Writing & Speaking) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 85 | 85 | Not specified | 85 |
| BUELT | Listening | Reading | Writing | Grammar | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 45 | 45 | 45 | Not specified | 45 |
Stage 2 (Pass 4) Bangor University Year One to Year Two (for Cohort 2020 onward)
| IELTS Overall | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Duolingo Overall | Literacy (Reading & Writing) | Comprehension (Listening & Reading) | Conversation (Speaking & Listening) | Production (Writing & Speaking) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| BUELT | Listening | Reading | Writing | Grammar | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 50 | 50 | 50 | Not specified | 50 |
Other English methods recognised by Bangor University can be found here.
Entry Requirements for Transfer
For Direct Entry into Bangor University Year 1:
- Successful completion of the Academic programme at Year Zero in China
- IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 or equivalent.
For Entry into Bangor University Year 2/3:
- Successful completion of the Academic programme at BCC
- IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5 or equivalent
Students whose English do not meet the minimum requirements may be eligible to join a pre-sessional English course offered by Bangor University’s English Learning Centre for Overseas Students (ELCOS), click here for more information.