Entry Requirements

• Two professional references using the reference form which can be downloaded from the application form
  • One referee should be the applicant’s current or most recent employer/line manager/Human Resources Manager. This person should not be a colleague.
  • Where an applicant has worked/volunteered with children in the last 3 years, it is important that a reference is obtained from that employer/organisation in addition to the current or most recent employer/organisation.

NOTE: References will not be accepted from relatives or friends.

• If sponsored/supported by an organisation, a letter of support from the institution is beneficial in confirming their support in terms of time and access to technology to facilitate effective engagement

• Short motivational letter of intent from the candidate outlining the reasons for wishing to join this program

• The language of instruction will be English, and students whose native language is not English should provide evidence of competence in English, eg TOEFL at 500 or above, IELTS at 6 or above, GCSE or equivalent in English language. The following list contains the main English language qualifications which are acceptable pre-requisites for entry onto the Diploma Program. Other English Language Qualifications held by applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Program Directors or Academic Advisory Board.
  • English as first language or successful completion of high school and/or degree level education in the English language
  • UK based O-level, GCSE or Standard Grade English Language – Grade C or above.
  • International GCSE English as a Second Language – Grade C or above.
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Grade 4 minimum in English Language
  • IELTS band 6 or above, provided that no individual band score is less than 6
  • TOEFL (including the Tests in Written and Spoken Practice), minimum score of 500 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 94 (internet-based test)
  • Test in English for Educational Purposes (TEEP) – Grade 3
  • Oxford Certificate of English as a Foreign Language at Higher Level
  • University of London – School Examinations Board Certificate of Attainment in English, grade 5
  • Passes in the Cambridge Higher School Certificate at Subsidiary level or in the Cambridge Overseas School. Certificate count as O levels
  • TOEIC with a minimum overall score of 500

For any admissions enquiries please email our Admissions Administrator with the course name in the subject line.