Is IELTS required for New Zealand admission and visa, or can it be waived if my bachelor's was in English medium?
06 May 2026 · Answered by Mohit Tanna · 1 min read
In NZ, many universities offer am English Language Proficiency waiver if you have completed your bachelor’s degree in English-medium education, especially if the university is satisfied with your academic background and English usage in previous studies.
If your university has accepted you without IELTS , you typically do not need to provide IELTS again for the visa application. .
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