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ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

 Applicants whose first language is not English are required to perform satisfactorily in an approved English Language Test. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 500 has been approved for this purpose.   

English Language Proficiency Test

All applicants to The University of the West Indies are required to take the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) except for persons with the following qualifications:-

1.             Grade 1-CXC General Proficiency English A Examination
2.             Grade A-Cambridge GCE O’level English
3.             Grade I or II in CAPE Communication Studies
4.             Grade A or B-Cambridge GCE A/O Level General Paper
(GP) Examination

The results of applicants who pass the test will remain valid for a period of five (5) years.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

The following documents must be submitted:

  1. Application forms [fully completed in DUPLICATE]. (Applicable only to candidates submitting paper applications).
  1. Receipt indicating payment of Non-Refundable Application Fee [applicable only to candidates submitting paper application]

  2. Birth Certificate.

  3. Marriage Certificate (where applicable)

  4. Legal Affidavit or Deed Poll if present name is different from that on the Birth Certificate

  5. Academic Certificates (GCE, CXC (CAPE), CXC (CSEC)).

  6. GCE/CXC (CSEC/CAPE) Grade Slips (Accepted only in cases where certificates are not yet available)

  7. Professional Certificates/Diplomas.

  8. Official transcripts (sent directly from granting institution; this does not apply to High School students in Trinidad & Tobago)

  9. TOEFL Examination Score (Applicable only to candidates whose native language is not English).  A TOEFL Score of 500 or greater is required.

Applicants MUST submit certified photocopies of all supporting documents which have been certified by a Notary Public/School Principal or School Vice Principal.  These documents are necessary for consideration of your application.

TRANSCRIPTS for professional and overseas qualifications should be sent to the Student Affairs Offices on the Campus to which you are applying DIRECT FROM THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION CONCERNED by May 9, 2008.

NB: GRADUATES OF UWI NEED NOT REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS

NOTES

  1. Documents which are defaced or which appear to be altered in any way

         WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

  1. Grade Slips are NOT Certificates.
  1. Official Replacements for GCE Certificate lost or/inadvertently destroyed can be requested from the examining body i.e. London, Cambridge.  The office of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) should be asked about  replacement of CXC (CSEC/CAPE) Certificates.
  1. Where professional Certificates, Diplomas and/or University degrees are submitted, applicants must request the granting Institution to forward transcripts directly to:  The Assistant Registrar, Student Affairs (Admissions) to the Campus to which admission is being sought.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to request that such transcripts are forwarded to reach the University by May 9, 2008.  UWI graduates need not request transcripts.
  1. Applicants with qualifications in a language other than English should submit a certified English translation, together with the original.
  1. All submitted documents become the property of The University of the West Indies and will not be returned.

Applicants Are Hereby Cautioned That:

  • Applications will not be considered if there is any indication that the accompanying papers or certificates have been altered in any way.

 

  1. Each applicant must include on the form his/her telephone number or the telephone number of a reliable contact person.  This will facilitate urgent communication with the applicant.