The below table contains a full list of all English language qualifications the RVC accepts as alternatives to IELTS.

Please note if you have taken IELTS previously, we will accept IELTS One Skill Retake, if the scores achieved meet our English language requirements. IELTS One Skill Retake allows test takers to reattempt one of the four skills from each complete IELTS test: Listening, Reading, Writing or Speaking without the need to take a complete IELTS test again. It is only available in selected test centres in some countries - so please check locally for availability. 

All students who have not taken IELTS must demonstrate they meet our English language requirements through one of the below qualifications before they can enrol with the RVC, with the exception of those who have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree or postgraduate degree in a country listed as exempt by the UKVI. All applicants must fulfill our English language requirements by 31st July for a September start.

RCVS Requirements

All students who are applying for a course that also requires RCVS registration, such as our Clinical Training programmes, must be able to meet the RCVS English Language requirements in order to achieve the required RCVS registration.  Whilst the standards required by the RVC and RCVS are the same, the range of acceptable alternatives that the RCVS accepts do differ.