Is English language proof necessary for Ireland Study Visa procedures even after securing an offer to study and the GOI-IES?

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Asked by Eslam Zidan

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Answered by

Gauresh G Pai | Contributor-Level 8

10 months ago

Yes, proof of English language ability is required for an Ireland student visa, even after securing an offer to study:

IELTS
The IELTS (Academic) is the most well-known English language test for studying in Ireland. You need to obtain an IELTS certification to get an Irish study visa.
Other documents
You also need to provide other documents for your application, including:
Application letter

Passport photographs

Passport

Letter of acceptance

Proof of visa fee payment

Evidence of academic ability

Proof of funds to cover tuition fees and living expe

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<div><div><div data-hveid="CAIQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQo_EKegQIAhAB"><span role="heading" aria-level="2"><mark>Yes, proof of English language ability is required for an Ireland student visa, even after securing an offer to study</mark>:</span> <div data-cid="41da2bd5-95ee-4ce6-8044-17df9a5eb6b4"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CAUQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIBRAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><ul data-hveid="CAcQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQm_YKegQIBxAB"><li><div data-il=""><div data-crb-p=""><div><div><strong>IELTS</strong></div><div>The IELTS (Academic) is the most well-known English language test for studying in Ireland. You need to obtain an IELTS certification to get an Irish study visa. <div data-cid="dd783a3b-22eb-49ca-b58f-d51080d96472"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CAwQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIDBAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></li><li><div data-il=""><div data-crb-p=""><div><div><strong>Other documents</strong></div><div>You also need to provide other documents for your application, including:<ul data-hveid="CCUQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQm_YKegQIJRAB"><li>Application letter <div data-cid="d9b62416-792c-4ee7-ac96-98fe9a6e7697"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBAQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIEBAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></li><li>Passport photographs <div data-cid="a07cc9a4-3919-40c0-9efd-0abea4cff7d7"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBYQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIFhAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></li><li>Passport <div data-cid="b4dbdef0-0a07-498e-bfe5-79ebbe06eecf"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBoQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIGhAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></li><li>Letter of acceptance <div data-cid="04c6c679-5cd2-401f-86b1-f5f08cb682ac"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CB4QAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIHhAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></li><li>Proof of visa fee payment <div data-cid="941970d0-8530-43ce-a087-a857820d9492"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBEQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIERAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></li><li>Evidence of academic ability <div data-cid="9ca7aa92-9384-4cb5-be4f-1571b9d5a4ae"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CB8QAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIHxAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></li><li>Proof of funds to cover tuition fees and living expenses <div data-cid="f668fc29-a893-47b3-b43b-af2094f9395f"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CCAQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIIBAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></li><li>Original Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) that's no older than 6 months <div data-cid="46585607-f897-4ae1-878b-da5a3f750c0e"><div tabindex="0" role="button" aria-label="View related links" data-hveid="CBwQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQ3fYKegQIHBAB"><div><div> </div></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></div></li></ul></div></div><div><div><div data-hveid="CCsQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwibtaTY16GKAxU9wTgGHWd9K0wQo_EKegQIKxAB">You can apply for an Ireland student visa without IELTS if you have an acceptance letter from an Irish university that says you don't need an IELTS score. </div></div></div>