Does Northumbria require IELTS?

International applicants coming from diverse backgrounds or countries must demonstrate their English language proficiency by submitting an IELTS or TOEFL score. There is no alternative for an IELTS score even if the student belongs to an English-medium school in their country. Students must score a minimum of 6.5 or above, with no band less than 6.

Yes it is possible to study in Canada without IELTS, provided one satisfies any of the requirements listed below:

• Have attained valid scores in alternative langauge test scores such as TOEFL, PTE or Cambridge English  
• Have studied in an English-medium school for a period of four or more years
• Are a native of an English-speaking nation
• Have attended the university's language school for one semester or year 
• Have worked in an English-speaking country for a predetermined time 

Yes, you can choose a new test city when filling the form. Just make sure to mention your preferred test city and test date clearly in the application.

After your documents reach the IDP office and are processed, you will get a confirmation email or message about your updated slot. Keep checking your email regularly after sending the courier.

The documents that you need to send for IELTS offline booking are:

• Filled IELTS application form
• Photocopy of your passport (first and last page)
• Demand Draft (DD) or ICICI/HDFC deposit slip