Minimum entry requirements for CIMA 

The following qualifications are examples of minimum entry requirements for CIMA entry in various parts of the world. In all cases, passes in English Language and Mathematics must be included at either level, at the grades indicated (where * is shown Maths and English must be included at the level indicated).

You will need to have passed 5 subjects in all at the grades indicated, with 2 of these being at advanced level.

Europe The entry requirement for European countries will vary for each country. Please contact Student Services Centre for further details on individual entry requirements.
USA The entry requirement for the USA may vary for each state or institution. Please contact Student Services Centre for further details on individual entry requirements


Africa
  Ordinary level Grades Advanced Level Grades
East Africa African Certificate of Education or country specific equivalent A-C East African Certificate of Education or country specific equivalent A-E
Ghana Senior Secondary / Certificate Exam or GCE 'O' Level (credit level passes) A-E West African GCE A'Level A-E
South Africa

Students with alternative qualifications are advised to contact the CIMA South Africa Division		 Matriculation certificate, Standard Grade or Matriculation endorsement certificate A-E Matriculation certificate, Higher Grade. You must obtain at least three highers out of five passes * Or Matriculation endorsement certificate A-E
West Africa West African School Certificate / GCE O'Level or equivalent 1-6 West African GCE A'Level or equivalent A-E
Zambia School Certificate Grades 1 - 6 (English and Maths must be included) DTETV Advanced Certificate / GCE A'Level  
Zimbabwe Cambridge School Certificate
Or Zimbabwe School of Examination Council (ZIMSEC) General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level		 Grades A-C* Cambridge Higher School Certificate
Or ZIMSEC General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level		 Grades A - E *
Any two subjects, except Shona / Ndebele / Zulu & Divinity


Asia
  Ordinary level Grades Advanced Level Grades
Hong Kong Certificate of Education and / or Hong Kong Higher level certificate A-C Advanced level certificate A-E
India & Pakistan   Graduate level only. Degree (B Com, BA, BSc) Pass
Malaysia

Students with alternative qualifications are advised to contact the CIMA Malayisa Division		 Sijil Pelajaran, Malaysia (SPM) 1-6 Sijil Tinggi PersekolahanMalaysia (STPM) A-E
Singapore Singapore / Cambridge GCE O Levels 3 passes at grades 1 to 6* Singapore / Cambridge GCE A Levels 2 passes at grades A to E *
Sri Lanka General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level Credit or above General Certificate of Education, Advanced level Credit or above
The AL Intelligence test may count as one A level provided a mark of 40 has been reached


Australia
  Ordinary level Grades Advanced Level Grades
Australia Each state and territory has its own secondary education system. A High School Qualification that provides entry into a degree programme is generally accepted.


If your country is not listed find out your minimum entry requirements by contacting Student Services Centre

English Language Requirements

To complete CIMA you need to be proficient in English. To prove this you will need:
  • The Certificate of Proficiency on English (University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate).
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Paper based test: 600 accompanied by a score of 4 in the Test of Written English (TWE); computer-based test: 250
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5 overall and not less than 6.0 in each of the reading and writing sections.
If you are a mature student (25 or over) we will require a letter from your employer stating your proficiency.