International

Qualifications
Matrix for
GFC & GFD

Global Freshman
Courses in Higher
Education
Arden University International
Qualifications Matrix for GFD & GFC
English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.0009 Australia Oceania Successful completion IELTS typically not Pass in the AQF Diploma or 1.0009B English First Language
of Year 12 or equivalent required – previous Advanced Diploma OR At least
schooling such as a study in English 3 subjects passed in the Year
Certificate IV with 12 Certificate of Education OR
a minimum of 2 Pass in the AQF Certificate IV
subjects passed plus AQF certificate II or III

1.0011 Azerbaijan Asia Successfully completed - Minimum of 4 subjects 1.0011B IELTS or equivalent
a recognised equivalent passed (above 50%) on required based on course
Year 12 with a minimum Sub-Bachelor Degree OR entry requirements
of 2 passes Bachelor Degree (above 50%)
awarded prior to 2004

1.0014 Bangladesh Asia A partially completed IELTS or alternative A minimum 3 year Bachelors 1.0014B IELTS or equivalent
Fazil / Fadil (at least accepted proof of degree from a recognised required based on course
1-1.5 years completed) English required Bangladeshi university, OR two entry requirements
may allow entry year Bachelors degree plus 3
subjects passed (A-D) in the
Higher Secondary Certificate

1.0025 Brazil The Successful completion IELTS or alternative Curso Superior de Formacao 1.0025B IELTS or equivalent
Americas of Diploma de Ensino accepted proof of Especifica OR Certificado required based on course
Medio or equivalent English required de Conclusao de Esino entry requirements
with a minimum of 3 Medio with a minimum of
subjects passed 4 subjects passed (50%)

1.0027 Brunei Asia Successfully completed - "Advanced Diploma OR 1.0027B IELTS or equivalent
a recognised equivalent BDTVEC National Diploma required based on course
Year 12 with a minimum OR 2 x Cambridge/Brunei entry requirements,
of 2 passes. A- Levels (A-E) and 3 x GCE unless qualifications
Ordinary Level (A-C) OR Brunei were studied in English
BDQF or BDTVEC Diploma
with a satisfactory result."

1.0028 Bulgaria Europe Successfully completed - Bulgarian Diploma of completed 1.0028B IELTS or equivalent unless
a recognised equivalent secondary education with an achieved minimum grade
Year 12 with a minimum overall grade of 4.5 or above of 5 in English language
of 2 passes. on Diploma of Completed
Secondary Education
within the last 5 years

1.0031 Cambodia Asia A partially completed IELTS or alternative Cambodian Associate Degree 1.0031B IELTS or equivalent
Associate Degree accepted proof of plus Diploma of Upper required based on course
(at least 1-1.5 years English required Secondary Education with at entry requirements
completed) may least 3 subjects passed OR
allow entry Foundation Year certificate
with at least 4 subjects
passed OR Cambodian Hiher
Diploma OR Bachelor Degree

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 English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.0032 Cameroon Africa Successfully completed - "Cameroonian Baccalauréat 1.0032B IELTS or equivalent
a recognised equivalent with at least 4 subjects passed required based on course
Year 12 with a minimum (10 or above) ORCameroonian entry requirements
of 2 passes. Diplôme / Brevet Technicien unless educated in
OR 2 x GCE Advanced and Anglophone system
3 x GCE Ordinary passes."

1.0033 Canada The Successful completion IELTS is only High/Secondary School 1.0033B Accepted first language
Americas of Secondary School required if the Diploma/Certificate with at unless evidence
Diploma with at least qualification least 4 subjects passed at schooled in French
3 subjects passed at was not studied Grade 12 OR Diplôme d'Études
Grade 12 or Higher in English Collègiales (DEC) from Quebec
with at least 4 subjects passed

1.0038 Chile The Successful completion of IELTS or alternative "Técnico Superior / Técnico 1.0038B IELTS or equivalent
Americas Grado de Bachiller with accepted proof of Universitario OR Grado de required based on course
at least 2 subjects passed English required Bachiller (after at least 2 entry requirements
years study) with at least 3
subjects at grade 4 or above"

1.0039 China Asia Successful completion IELTS or alternative Chinese Senior School 1.0039B IELTS or equivalent
of Senior Secondary accepted proof of graduation with a minimum of required based on course
School with at least English required 4 subjects passed (typically entry requirements
3 subjects passed 60% and above / A-C) and at
least 3 subjects passed in the
Senior Secondary Academic
Proficiency Test (Huikao) OR
National College Entrance
Examination (Gaokao) with
3 subjects passed (typically
60% and above / A-C)

1.004 Colombia The A partially completed IELTS or alternative "Successfully completed 1.004B IELTS or equivalent
Americas Tecnico Profesional accepted proof of Technco Profesional / required based on course
(at least 1-1.5 years English required Profesional Especializado entry requirements
completed) may OR Tecnologo / Technologo
allow entry Especializado"

1.0043 Croatia Europe Successfully completed - Croatian Svjedodzba o Maturi 1.0043B IELTS or equivalent
a recognised equivalent (Matura Certificate) with at least unless achieved English
Year 12 with a minimum 3 subjects at grade 2 or above Language Grade
of 2 passes. OR Certificate of Completion 4 in Matura within
(4-5 years) with a minimum of 3 the last 5 years
subjects at grade 2 or above

1.0046 Czech Europe Successful completion of IELTS or alternative Czech Maturitni Zkouska/ 1.0046B IELTS or equivalent
Republic Vysvedceni o maturitni accepted proof of Maturita OR Vysvedceni o unless achieved Grade
zhousce with at least English required maturitni zkousce (Secondary 2 or above in Maturitni
2 subjects passed. School Leaving Certificate) Zkouska / Vysvedceni
with a minimum of 3 subjects o Matuitni Zkousce
at 4 (Dostatecny) or better within the last 5 years

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 English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.0051 Egypt Middle Successful completion IELTS or alternative A minimum of 4 subjects passed 1.0051B IELTS or equivalent
East of General Secondary accepted proof of (50%) in the Certificate of required based on course
Education Certificate English required General Secondary Education entry requirements
with at least 3 awarded post-1994 OR a
subjects passed. passed Al-Azhar Training
Diploma OR a passed Diploma
from a Technical/ Commercial/
Industrial/ Health institute

1.0057 Fiji The Successful completion IELTS or alternative "A minimum of 4 subjects 1.0057B IELTS or equivalent
Americas of Year 13 with at least accepted proof of passed (50%) in the Fiji Year required based on course
3 subjects passed. English required 13 Certificate OR Advanced entry requirements
Diploma OR Trade Diploma
from Fiji National University"

1.0059 France Europe Successful completion of IELTS or alternative French Baccalaureate with 10 1.0059B IELTS or equivalent unless
French Baccalaureat with accepted proof of points overall or above OR a achieved a minimum
at least 2 subjects passed English required completed Diplome d'access score of 14 in the English
aux etudes universitaires component of your
(DAEU) OR a completed Brevet French Baccalaureate
Professionnel / De Technicien within the last 5 years

1.0063 Germany Europe Successful completion IELTS or alternative German Abitur / Zeugnis der #REF! IELTS or equivalent
of Abitur with at least accepted proof of Allgemeinen Hochschulreife unless achieved an
2 subjects passed English required with an overall grade of English subject grade
between 1-4 OR completed of 10-12 (equates to 2)
Fachgebundene Hochschulreife or better in your Abitur;
/ Fachhochschulreife English must have been
taken as a Hauptfach
/ Leistungskurs and
within the last 5 years

1.0064 Ghana Africa Successfully completed - Ghanaian Higher National 1.0064B English First Language
a recognised equivalent Diploma or University Diploma
Year 12 with a minimum OR University Certificate
of 2 passes. alongside 3 x SSSCE passes.

1.0073 Hong Kong Asia Successful completion IELTS is only At least 3 subjects passed in 1.0059B IELTS or equivalent
of HKDSE with at least required if the the Hong Kong Diploma of required unless the
2 subjects passed, or 3 qualification Secondary Education (HKDSE) qualification was
x HKALE Subsidiary / 2 was not studied at Level 2 or above OR Two completed in English
x HKALE Advanced. in English subjects passed in HKALE (A-E)
with a further 3 subjects passed
in the HKCEE (A-E / 5*-3)

1.0074 Hungary Europe Successful completion IELTS or alternative Hungarian Erettsegi/ 1.0074B IELTS or equivalent unless
of Erettsegi with at least accepted proof of Matura qualification with achieved A minimum
2 subjects passed English required 3 subjects passed at a grade of 4 in English on
grade of 2.0 or above the Erettsegi / Matura
within the last 5 years

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 English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.0076 India Asia Successful completion of IELTS or alternative Indian HSC/Standard XII 1.0076B IELTS or equivalent unless
Indian Higher Secondary accepted proof of with a minimum of 4 subjects over 70% grade has been
School Certificate (State English required passed, or a transcript showing achieved in the subject of
Boards) with at least successful completion of Year 1 English for HSC/Standard
3 subjects passed OR of a Bachelor's degree from a XII (excluding Punjab
Successful completion recognised Indian university. and Haryana Boards)
of All India School within the last 5 years
Certificate (CBSE) with at
least 3 subjects passed
OR Successful completion
of Indian School
Certificate XII with at
least 3 subjects passed

1.0077 Indonesia Asia Successful completion of IELTS or alternative Completed Indonesian D1, 1.0077B IELTS or equivalent
SMA / MA / STTB with at accepted proof of D2, D3 or D4 Diploma OR a required based on course
least 3 subjects passed English required minimum of 4 subjects passed entry requirements
in the SMA/MA Diploma (STTB)
OR a minimum of 4 subjects
passed in the Ijazah Pendidikan
Kesetaraan Program C

1.0078 Iran Middle Successfully completed - Iranian High School Diploma 1.0078B IELTS or equivalent
East a recognised equivalent Grade 12 or above with at required based on course
Year 12 with a minimum least 3 subjects at 10 or above entry requirements
of 2 passes. OR Associates Degree

1.008 Ireland Europe Successfully completed - "Irish Leaving Cert (Higher 1.008B English First Language
a recognised equivalent Level) with at least 4 Higher
Year 12 with a minimum level subjects passed(H1- H7)"
of 2 passes.

1.0082 Italy Europe Successful completion IELTS or alternative Italian Esame di Stato with an 1.0082B IELTS or equivalent
of Diploma di Esame di accepted proof of overall grade of 60 or above. unless achieved 80%
Stato/Maturita with at English required or above in English in
least 2 subjects passed. Italian Esame di Stato
within the last 5 years

1.0085 Japan Asia Successful completion of IELTS or alternative Japanese Associate degree 1.0138B IELTS or equivalent
Upper Secondary School accepted proof of or Senmonshi Diploma OR required based on course
qualification with at English required at least 4 subjects passed entry requirements
least 3 subjects passed. (2 and above) in the Upper
Secondary Leaving Certificate

1.0086 Jordan Middle Successfully completed - Community College Diploma/ 1.0086B IELTS or equivalent
East a recognised equivalent Associate Degree OR at least required based on course
Year 12 with a minimum 4 subjects passed (50%) in entry requirements
of 2 passes. the Certificate of General
Secondary Education

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 English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.0087 Kazakhstan Asia Successfully completed - "Diploma of Secondary 1.0087B IELTS or equivalent
a recognised equivalent Vocational Education with required based on course
Year 12 with a minimum a minimum grade of 3.0 OR entry requirements
of 2 passes. 2 subjects passed (3 and above)
in the NIS Grade 12 Certificate
plus Certificate of Completed
Secondary Education with at
least 3 subjects at Grade 3"

1.0088 Kenya Africa Successful completion IELTS typically not Kenya Certificate of Secondary 1.0088B English First Language
of the Kenya Certificate required – previous Education (KCSE) with grade
of Secondary Education study in English C or above, plus Diploma
(KCSE) awarded with / Ordinary Diploma with
C+ grade average or at least 50%/ Grade C
higher, with at least
3 subjects passed.

1.009 Kuwait Middle A partially completed IELTS or alternative Diploma/Certificate from 1.009B IELTS or equivalent
East Certificate or Diploma accepted proof of PAEET College or Institution required based on course
from PAAET Institute English required entry requirements
(at least 1-1.5 years
completed) may
allow entry

1.0092 Laos Asia A partially completed IELTS or alternative Successfully completed Higher 1.0059B IELTS or equivalent
TVE Diploma (at least accepted proof of Diploma OR TVE Diploma required based on course
1-1.5 years completed) English required entry requirements
may allow entry

1.0098 Lithuania Europe Successful completion IELTS or alternative At least 4 subjects passed in #REF! IELTS or equivalent
of Brandos Atestatas accepted proof of the Brandos Atestatas with a unless achieved English
(Secondary School English required grade of at least 4/10 or 16/100 Language with grade
Leaving Certificate) of 8 in Lithuanian
with at least 3 Brandos Atestatas.
subjects passed.

1.0103 Malaysia Asia Successful completion IELTS or alternative A minimum of 3 x STPM/Malaysia 1.0103B IELTS or equivalent
of STPM with at least accepted proof of Higher School Certificate required based on course
2 subjects passed English required qualifications with at least entry requirements
at principal level 2 Principal Passes OR post-
school Certificate, Diploma
or Advanced Diploma

1.0107 Mauritius Africa Successful completion of IELTS typically not 2 x Advanced subjects (or 4 1.0107B IELTS or equivalent
Cambridge Higher School required – previous x Advanced Subsidiary) at E required based on course
certificate / GCE A Level study in English or above, plus 3 x Ordinary entry requirements,
with either 1 x Advanced Level passes (A-C) unless qualifications
and 1 x Advanced were studied in English
Subsidiary pass, or
2 x Advanced Level
passes, or 3 x Advanced
Subsidiary Level passes

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 English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.0108 Mexico The There is no A-Level IELTS typically not Successfully completed Título de 1.0108B IELTS or equivalent
Americas equivalent qualification required – previous Técnico Superior Universitario / required based on course
study in English Título de Profesional Asociado. entry requirements

1.0109 Moldova Europe Successfully completed - Moldovan Baccalaureate 1.0109B IELTS or equivalent
a recognised equivalent Diploma with an overall final required based on course
Year 12 with a minimum average grade of 7.0 or above entry requirements
of 2 passes.

1.0116 Nepal Asia Successful completion IELTS or alternative At least 4 subjects passed (D+) 1.0059B IELTS or equivalent
of Nepalese Higher accepted proof of in the School Leaving Certificate required based on course
Secondary (Grade 11 English required Examination awarded by entry requirements
and 12) with at least the National Examinations
3 subjects passed. Board with at least 3 subjects
at C OR completion of a
2-3 year Bachelors degree
OR CTEVT Diploma

1.0118 New Zealand Oceania Successful completion of IELTS typically not New Zealand University Entrance 1.0059B English First Language
National Certificate of required – previous Certificate with 3 subjects
Educational Achievement study in English passed plus NCEA Level 3 with
Level 3 with at least at least 80 credits at Level 3 OR
2 subjects passed at New Zealand Certificate Level
Level 3 or above. 5 OR New Zealand Certificate
Level 4 plus at least 3 subjects
passed in the NCEA Level 2.

1.012 Nigeria Africa A partially completed IELTS typically not Nigerian Ordinary Diploma 1.012B English First Language
National Diploma required – previous plus 3 subjects passed at SSCE
(at least 1-1.5 years study in English OR Nigerian Higher National
completed) may Diploma or Advanced Diploma
allow entry

1.0124 Pakistan Asia A partially completed IELTS or alternative Associate Degree or two year 1.0124B IELTS or equivalent
Associates Degree accepted proof of Bachelors from a recognised required based on course
(at least 1-1.5 years English required Pakistani university plus at entry requirements
completed) may least 3 subjects passed on
allow entry the Intermediate/Higher
Secondary Certificate or a
transcript showing successful
completion of a three year
Bachelor's degree from a
recognised Pakistani university.

1.0129 Peru The A partially completed IELTS or alternative Título de Profesional / 1.0129B IELTS or equivalent
Americas Titulu de Tecnico/ accepted proof of Profesional Técnico with a required based on course
Profesional Tecnico English required minimum of 11/20 OR Titulo entry requirements
(at least 1-1.5 years de Tecnico plus Certificado
completed) may de Education Secundaria
allow entry Comun Completa

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 English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.013 Philippines Asia Successful completion IELTS or alternative A minimum of 4 subjects with a 1.013B IELTS or equivalent
of Senior High School accepted proof of grade of Developing or above in required based on course
Diploma (Academic English required the Senior School Katunayan / entry requirements
track) with at least Katibayan (awarded post 2017)
3 subjects passed OR 2 year Dipoma / Associate
(2018 and onwards) with a grade of 3 or lower

1.0131 Poland Europe Successful completion IELTS or alternative Certificate of Maturity 1.0131B IELTS or equivalent unless
of Swiadectwo accepted proof of (Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci) with achieved minimum 70%
Ukonczenia Liceum English required an overall score of 50% or higher in the English component
Oglnoksztalcacego OR Certificate of Completion of the Polish Matura
(Certificate of Completion from a General Lyceum within the last 5 years
from General Lyceum) (Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Liceum
with at least 3 subjects Ogolnoksztalcacego) with at
passed or Swiadectwo least 4 subjects at 30% or higher
Dojrzalosci with at least
2 subjects passed.

1.0132 Portugal Europe Successfully completed - "Portuguese Certificado 1.0132B "IELTS or equivalent unless
a recognised equivalent /Diploma de Estudos achieved Portuguese
Year 12 with a minimum Secundarios with an overall Certificado
of 2 passes. score of 10 or above OR /Diploma de Estudos
Nivel 4 Qualificacao" Secundarios with a
minimum score of
16 in English within
the last 5 years"

1.0134 Qatar Middle Successfully completed - Associate degree from the 1.0134B IELTS or equivalent
East a recognised equivalent Community College of Qatar required based on course
Year 12 with a minimum or another qualification entry requirements
of 2 passes. equivalent to 2 x A-Levels
plus 3 x GCSE passes

1.0135 Romania Europe Successfully completed - "Romanian Diploma de 1.0135B IELTS or equivalent
a recognised equivalent Bacalaureat obtaining unless achieved
Year 12 with a minimum an overall final average Diploma de Bacalaureat
of 2 passes. grade of 6.0 or above." (Baccalaureate Diploma)
with grade CEFR B2
or above (C1, C2) in all
English components
within the last 5 years

1.0136 Russia Europe Successful completion IELTS or alternative At least 4 subjects passed 1.0059B IELTS or equivalent
of Certificate of Unified accepted proof of in the Certificate of Unified required based on course
State Examination with at English required State Examination plus at entry requirements
least 3 subjects passed, least 3 subjects passed
or a partially completed in the Certificate of
Diploma of Secondary Secondary (Complete)"
Vocational/Specialised
Education (at least
1-1.5 years completed)
may allow entry.

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 English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.0138 Saudi Arabia Middle A partially completed IELTS or alternative Associates Degree OR Diploma 1.0138B IELTS or equivalent
East Diploma from a Technical, accepted proof of from a Saudi Technical/ required based on course
Vocational or Health English required Vocational/Health Institute entry requirements
College (at least 1-1.5
years completed)
may allow entry

1.0143 Singapore Asia Successful completion of IELTS typically not "A minimum of 2 x GCE A-Levels 1.0143B IELTS or equivalent
Cambridge Higher School required – previous (A-E) plus 3 x GCE O-Levels required based on course
certificate / GCE A Level study in English (C6 and above) OR Singapore entry requirements,
with either 1 x Advanced Polytechnic Diploma" unless qualifications
and 1 x Advanced were studied in English
Subsidiary pass, or
2 x Advanced Level
passes, or 3 x Advanced
Subsidiary Level passes

1.0144 Slovakia Europe Successful completion of IELTS or alternative "A minimum of 3 subjects passed #REF! Slovakian Maturitna
Vysvedcenie o maturitnej accepted proof of (4-1) in the Secondary School skuska / Maturita
skuske with at least English required Leaving Certificate (Maturitnej) or a Vysvedcenie o
2 subjects passed. OR a completed Absolventsky Maturitnej Skuske with
Diplom (Graduation Diploma)" a minimum grade of 2
in English Language.

1.0147 South Africa Africa Successful completion IELTS typically not "National Senior Certificate 1.0147B "First language if
of National Senior required – previous with 4 subjects passed (3+ / demonstrate - South
Certificate (2008 study in English 40%) OR Senior Certificate (with Africa National Senior
and onwards) or matriculation endorsement) Certificate (English as a
Senior Certificate with 4 subjects passed" first additional language
(with Matriculation or home language) Pass"
endorsement), with at
least 3 subjects passed

1.0148 South Korea Asia Successful completion IELTS or alternative "South Korean High School 1.0148B IELTS or equivalent
of High School Leaving accepted proof of Diploma with at least 4 required based on course
Certificate / High School English required subjects passed at A-D (Yang entry requirements
Graduation Equivalency or higher) OR Junior College
Examination with at Diploma / Associate Degree"
least 3 subjects passed.

1.0149 Spain Europe Successful completion IELTS typically not Spanish Titulo de Bachiller 1.0149B IELTS or equivalent
of Curso de Orientaion required – previous achieving an average unless achieved a
universitaria / Titulo de study in English mark of 5.0 or above OR minumum mark of 8
Bachillerato with at least Tituolo de Tecnico or above in Spanish
2 subjects passed. Titulo de Bachiller for
English Language
within the last 5 years

1.015 Sri Lanka Asia Successful completion IELTS typically not "2 x Sri Lanka GCE Advanced 1.015B IELTS or equivalent
of General Certificate required – previous Level (A-E) plus 3 x Sri Lanka GCE required based on course
of Education Advanced study in English Ordinary Level (A C) OR National entry requirements
Level with a minimum Certificate plus at least 1 x GCE
of 2 subjects passed Ordinary Pass or National"
(Grade S and above)

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 English
GFD (DANSUS) GFC Direct Entry English Language
Ref Country Region Language Code
Module - AU Level 4 Requirements
Requirements

1.0158 Taiwan Asia Successful completion IELTS or alternative Associates Degree / Junior 1.0158B IELTS or equivalent
of Senior high school at accepted proof of College Diploma OR at least required based on course
least 3 subjects passed English required 4 subjects passed (60%) in the entry requirements
Senior High School Diploma

1.0161 Thailand Asia Successful completion IELTS or alternative Completed Advanced Diploma, 1.0161B IELTS or equivalent
of the Maw6 with at accepted proof of Associate Degree, Paw Waw required based on course
least 3 subjects passed English required Saw Higher Certificate/ entry requirements
Diploma OR a minimum of 4
subjects passed (1 and above)
at Maw 6 / Paw Waw Chaw

1.0171 United Arab Middle A partially completed IELTS or alternative University Diploma, Associate 1.0171B IELTS or equivalent
Emirates East Higher College accepted proof of Degree or Higher College required based on course
(UAE) Diploma (at least 1-1.5 English required of Technology Diploma entry requirements
years completed)
may allow entry

1.0173 USA The Successful completion of IELTS typically not US Associates Degree OR at 1.0173B English First Language
Americas AP Examination with at required – previous least 2 x AP Examinations with / Previous Study in
least 2 subjects passed study in English a grade of 3 or above, plus US English - excluding
High School Diploma with 3 GED Test (not taught)
subjects passed at Grade 12

1.0175 Venezuela The A partially completed IELTS or alternative Successful completion 1.013B IELTS or equivalent
Americas Titulo de Tecnico Superior accepted proof of of your Titulo de Tecnico required based on course
Universitario (at least English required Superior Universitario, entry requirements
1-1.5 years completed) typically 10/20 and above
may allow entry

1.0176 Vietnam Asia A partially completed IELTS or alternative "Successful completion of your 1.013B IELTS or equivalent
Intermediate Diploma accepted proof of Intermediate Diploma or College required based on course
(at least 1-1.5 years English required Diploma / Associates Degree" entry requirements
completed) may
allow entry

1.018 Zimbabwe Africa Successfully completed - 2 x Zimbabwean GCE Advanced 1.018B English First Language
a recognised equivalent Level passes or a National
Year 12 with a minimum Diploma, plus 3 Zimbabwean
of 2 passes. GCE Ordinary Level passes

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Scores for
Accepted English
Language
Tests GFC
20,000
More than 20,000 students from over
Academic IELTS 140 countries have accessed higher
education with Arden University;
(valid for 2 years)

90%
Undergratuate
Courses

Overall Band 6.0

of graduates say their career prospects
Listening 5.5 improved after studying with Arden*;
Speaking 5.5

95%
Reading 5.5

Writing 5.5

of graduates are highly satisfied or

satisfied with their learning experience*;

TOEFL
(valid for 2 years) 2020
Awarded Education Business of the Year
Undergratuate in the Education Investor Awards 2020;
Courses
Arden University’s Faculty of
Overall Band 60-78
Business is also a member of the
Listening 7-11 Business Graduates Association;

Speaking 16-17

Reading 8-12

Writing 18-20 *Arden University graduate survey 2020.

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Cambridge Academic Pearson
Assessment English Test of English
(valid for 2 years) (valid for 2 years)

Undergratuate Undergratuate
Courses Courses

Overall Band 169 Overall Band 50

Listening 162 Listening 42

Speaking 162 Speaking 42

Reading 162 Reading 42

Writing 162 Writing 42

Duolingo LanguageCert
English Test International ESOL
(valid for 2 years) (valid for 2 years)

Undergratuate Undergratuate
Courses Courses

Overall Band 95 Overall Band B2, C1, C2

Literacy 85 Listening 33/50

Conversation 75 Speaking 33/50

Comprehension 95 Reading 33/50

Production 65 Writing 33/50

Arden Trinity College – Integrated

Password Test Skills in English II III and IV
(valid for 2 years) - ISE II, ISE III and ISE IV
(valid for 2 years)
Undergratuate
Courses
Undergratuate
Overall Band 6.5 Courses
Literacy 5.5 Overall Band B2 (pass all elements)

Conversation 5.5

Comprehension 5.5

Production 5.5

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Scores for Accepted English
Language Tests for:
GFD Module
(Developing Academic and Numeracy Skills for University Study)

English Language Entry Requirements

(valid for 2 years)

Language Test Requirement

Academic IELTS Overall 5.5, no individual band score under 5.0

PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic) Academic Score of 42, no individual band score under 42.

46 – individual bands no less than 4 on listening

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
and reading, and 14 on speaking and writing

CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced from

162 – no individual band score under 42
Cambridge ESOL) / Cambridge Proficiency

Cambridge Proficiency 162

Duolingo English Test Overall score of 85 – no individual band score under 75

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 Arden university -
GFC International
Qualifications Matrix
This matrix is provided for internal use only to
support in the recruitment and admission of
students with non-UK qualifications to the Arden
University Global Freshman Certificate in Higher
Education and its associated L3 bridging module.

It is based upon Arden University ‘s approved International Qualifications

Matrix. In the event of any discrepancy with Arden University ‘s approved
International Qualifications Matrix that document shall prevail.

• The qualifications listed on this sheet are intended as a guide for Arden University
standard academic entry to the GFC and its associated L3 bridging module

• Further specific requirements as above may be in place, however,

the matrix outlines the minimum typical qualifictions from
each country that may be considered for admission.

• Each application to study with Arden University is considered on it’s individual

merits and we reserve the right to use ECCTIS for further information on
grading or qualifications equivalence. The matrix also makes the assumption
that all qualifications are awarded by an ECCTIS recognised organisation.

Arden University reserve the right to dissent from the information on this document
when conflicting advice is provided by ECCTIS or an admissions tutor.

Version Control Prefix Date Reason for Update

Version 1 1.0001 16/8/2021 Initial qualifications approval and Chairs Action

Version 1.a 1.0001 17/8/2021 Clarification on boards accepted for Indian FY Entry

Version 1.b 1.0001 19/8/2021 Moldova missed off - added, update US GED clarification

Version 1.b 1.0001 24/8/2021 Clarified Romanian B2, C2, C1

Added Hong Kong, Japan, Laos, Mexco, Nepal,

Version 1.c 1.0001 1/9/2021
New Zealand, Russia, Venezuela and Vietnam

Version 1.d 1.0001 6/9/2021 Added France, Germany, Slovakia and Lithuania

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 Arden University - International Qualifications Matrix for GFC & GFD

This matrix is provided for support students with non-UK qualifications to the Arden University Global Freshman
Certificate in Higher Education and the Global Freshman Direct (Developing Academic and Numeracy Skills for
University Study). It is based upon Arden University ‘s approved International Qualifications Matrix. In the event of any
discrepancy with Arden University ‘s approved International Qualifications Matrix that document shall prevail.

• The qualifications listed on this sheet are intended as a guide for Arden University
standard academic entry to the GFC and/or the GFD module

• Further specific requirements as above may be in place, however, the matrix outlines the minimum
typical qualifictions from each country that may be considered for admission.

• Each application to study with Arden University is considered on it’s individual merits and the university reserve
the right to use ECCTIS for further information on grading or qualifications equivalence. ECCTIS provides official
UK national agency services on behalf of the UK Government in qualifications, skills, and migration

The matrix also makes the assumption that all qualifications are awarded by an ECCTIS recognised organisation.

Arden University reserves the right to dissent from the information on this document when conflicting advice is provided by ECCTIS

15 GFC International Qualifications Matrix

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