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Study in Ireland Without IELTS
Irish universities set the English level for each course and many accept TOEFL, PTE Academic or Duolingo as well as IELTS. Some consider Class 12 English marks. The visa officer then checks you meet the college's stated requirement.
- College sets the level
- TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo options
- Class 12 English at some colleges
- Keep evidence for the visa
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Study in Ireland Without IELTS
Yes, at many Irish universities. Each college sets its English requirement and lists accepted tests — commonly TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and, at some colleges, the Duolingo English Test — and a few accept Class 12 English marks. Irish immigration expects your visa application to show you meet the college's requirement, so include the same evidence your college accepted.
Official sources: Irish Immigration Service — coming to study in Ireland
Ireland at a glance
- Who decides
- The university or college, per course
- Common alternatives
- TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo (some colleges)
- Visa
- Show evidence that you meet the college's English requirement
- After graduation
- Stamp 1G stay-back for eligible graduates
- Your offer letter showing the English condition was met
- The test result or waiver evidence the college accepted
- Class 12 and degree marksheets if the waiver was based on them
- Consistent statements about your English in your letter of motivation
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No single test is compulsory; you need evidence that meets your college's requirement, and the visa officer reviews it.
Some do. Check the course's international entry requirements for the accepted tests and minimum scores.
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