Do I need to take the English proficiency test after getting the CLA certificate in UK for a Master's?
01 Jul 2026 · Answered by Bhuvaneswari Gobinathan · 1 min read
Yes, you will still need to take an English proficiency test like IELTS or TOEFL, even if you have a CLA certificate. The CLA certificate does not exempt you from this requirement for UK master's programs.
UK universities typically require standardized English test scores to assess language proficiency. This policy is subject to change, but currently, most universities do not waive the test based on a CLA certificate.
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