Applicants for English-taught programmes at the Royal Danish Academy must have proficiency in English equal to the level English B in Danish secondary school.
In accordance with Danish legislation introduced in January 2022 by The Ministry for Higher Education and Science, the Academy accepts the following proofs of English:
- High school degrees from Nordic countries and IB. See list of required levels below.
- High school degrees from English-speaking countries. See list of countries below.
- Language test. See list of accepted tests below.
As proof of English level the Academy does not accept
- A BA-degree or similar taken in English
It is not possible to apply for a dispensation for this requirement, and the Academy cannot offer individual assessments of English qualifications.
Approved language tests and test scores
- TOEFL iBT, including Home and Paper Edition: 83 with a minimum score of 20 in each section.
- IELTS Academic and online: 6.5
- Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 180
- Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: 180
TOEFL; valid for 2 years and must be valid at the time of applying. We will accept a scanned copy of the official test result allowing us to validate the result in the test providers database. Make sure to inform the TOEFL test center of our institutional code: 6398.
IELTS; valid for 2 years and must be valid at the time of applying. We will accept a scanned copy of the official test report allowing us to validate the result in the test providers database.
Cambridge English C1 and C2; does not expire - please make sure to include Candidate's ID number and secret number (appears on your Confirmation of Entry) when applying with us allowing us to validate the result online.
High school degrees from English-speaking countries
A high-school degree with English at the highest level from one of the following English-speaking countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, UK, USA, will waive a language test.
High school degrees from Nordic countries and International Baccalaureate
Applicants with a high school degree from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland or an IB who have passed the equivalent of English at B-level in Denmark, must submit diploma and transcript. Applicants, who do not have the required level, must take a language test.
The following levels of English are considered the equivalent of English at B-level in Denmark:
- Finland
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg
minimum 8 courses in A or B English - Iceland
Studentsprof with 15 einigar in English - IB
English B (SL) - Norway
Vitnemål with “Internationalt engelsk” (SPR3008+3009)
eller Engelsk 1 (SPR3029+SPR3030) - Sweden
Slutbetyg
English kurs C (before 2014) or English steg 7 (after 2014)
Preassessment
The Academy offers preassessments of foreign high school diplomas as well as level of English in order for you to know whether you are eligible to apply or not. You apply for a preassessment by e-mailing us your diploma, transcript and other relevant documentation to optag@kglakademi.dk before 4 January 2024. We aim at processing all applications before 1 February.
A preassessement is voluntary.
Danish taught programmes at the Academy
Admission to a Danish taught programme requires Danish language proficiency at an academic level. Applicants must document Danish language qualifications corresponding to Danish at A-level, either from a Danish upper secondary school exam (high school), or by successfully completing the Danish proficiency test 'Studieprøven i dansk' with a minimum grade of 2 in each discipline.
Supplementing
You are allowed to supplement to the required level during spring. The required level must be passed before 5 July. Please remember to upload receipt for signing up for supplementing or language test before 15 March on optagelse.dk.