Recognition of Language Certificates Instead of Language Examinations

As valid replacements for the Progress Examination in English, the Language Department of FSci recognises the following certificates graded at A2 level (CEFR) and higher:

The recognition of other certificates graded at A2 level and higher is carried out on an individual basis.

As a replacement for the Final Bachelor’s Examination in English, the Language Department of FSci recognises the following certificates graded at B2 level (CEFR) and higher:

The recognition of other certificates graded at B2 level and higher is carried out on an individual basis.

The recognition of certificates instead of the Final Examination in a Foreign Language for Combined Study in English, German, Russian, French, and Spanish is carried out on an individual basis.

Instead of the TOEFL ITP Test, which is part of the Final Master's Examination in English and is taken directly at the faculty, the TOEFL iBT Test is accepted as equivalent; a points conversion table between TOEFL ITP and TOEFL iBT can be found here.

Instead of the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test, which is part of the Final Master's Examination in English and is taken directly at the faculty, a CAE certificate is accepted as equivalent.

All students must pass the oral and written part of the final master's examination in English, regardless of the certificates obtained.

Students who have passed the TOEFL ITP Test as part of the Master's examination at FSci USB are to call in with their certificate at the Language Department for the examination to be recognised.

Instead of the TOEFL ITP Test, the TOEFL iBT Test or the IELTS Test, score 6.5, is also accepted as equivalent; a points conversion table between TOEFL ITP and TOEFL iBT is to be found here.