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Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai English Requirements

United Arab Emirates

Verified on the university's admissions pages · Jul 2026

Quick answer

Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai accepts Cambridge English, Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, LanguageCert Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, and Trinity ISE for international admission. Undergraduate applicants typically need Duolingo English Test 95, TOEFL iBT 46 (0–120), and IELTS Academic 5.5.

Undergraduate requirements

The university-wide standard for first-year international applicants.

Duolingo English Test95
TOEFL iBT460–120≈31–6
IELTS Academic5.5R 5.5 · W 5.5
PTE Academic51
Cambridge English162
LanguageCert Academic54
Oxford ELLT5
Trinity ISENo published minimum

Sources: gbs.ac.ae/pages/english-requirements ↗

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Frequently asked questions

Does Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai accept the Duolingo English Test?+

Yes. Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai accepts the Duolingo English Test. Undergraduate applicants need a minimum of 95; graduate minimums are set by each program.

What TOEFL iBT score do I need for Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai?+

Undergraduate admission to Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai requires TOEFL iBT 46 (0–120) or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

What IELTS Academic score do I need for Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai?+

Undergraduate admission to Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai requires IELTS Academic 5.5 or higher. Graduate programs may require more, depending on the program.

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Requirements are read from Global Banking School (GBS) Dubai's own admissions pages and refreshed regularly. Admission requirements change between cycles. Always confirm on the university's admissions page before applying.