English Language Proficiency

Each Institution will have different age requirements. You must be at least the age listed below and meet any other relevant requirements to study at the selected institution.

QTAC > English language proficiency

This information is for domestic applicants applying for courses through QTAC.

If you are an international applicant, contact the relevant institution’s international student office for their English language requirements.

If you are applying to a direct-entry institution, contact the relevant institution.

You must be able to speak, write, read and comprehend English to a certain standard to be accepted into a course offered through QTAC.

This is known as ‘English language proficiency’.

You must demonstrate English language proficiency if:

English is not your first language, and
you haven’t taken a course taught entirely in English in a country approved by the relevant institution, and to a level (eg diploma) and standard (eg pass/fail) they require. Contact the relevant institution for a list of approved countries.

Some courses with accreditation and/or registration requirements require you to have completed your secondary studies or other qualifications within a strict country list as well as having completed your studies in English. Examples of this are education and nursing courses. Please refer to the Institution requirements below for further details.

Demonstrating English language proficiency

To demonstrate your English language proficiency, either:

provide us with evidence of previous studies or qualifications, or
pass a relevant English language test (refer to English Language tests below) and send us your results. Note: You must sit the academic version, not the general version.

Study level/standard and test scores required

Check the tables below that give a summary of institutions’ requirements, and
Check with the relevant institution for more detailed information.

Institution policies – 2023/2024 admissions

Australian Catholic University

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) courses	Demonstrated successful completion of at least two full-time years of study of a secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English and completed no earlier than two years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission.
All undergraduate Nursing and all undergraduate Midwifery courses	Demonstrated English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English Language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standards , or through one of the following pathway options: i. the Primary Language Pathway: evidence of attendance and satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12; or ii. the Test Pathway: results must be within 2 years of enrolling and meet the criteria outlined in the table below.
All other courses	Demonstrated successful completion of: i. at least one full-time year of study of an Australian secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, and completed no earlier than five years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission; or ii. demonstrated successful completion of at least one full-time year of study of an overseas qualification equivalent to an Australian secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English, and completed no earlier than five years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission.

Accepted tests

COURSES

PTE

IELTS

TOEFL iBT

Cambridge C1 Advanced

ACU English Test

Test results valid for:

2 years

– Bachelor of Education (Primary) (113412)

– Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (113541)

– Bachelor of Education (Primary and Secondary) (113414)

– Bachelor of Education (Primary and Special Education) (113413)

– Bachelor of Education (Secondary) (113512)

– Bachelor of Education (Secondary and Special Education) (113472)

– Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) (113471)

– Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Exercise Science (113481)

– Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) (113461)

– Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Design Innovation and Technologies) (113771)

– Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts) (113671)

– Bachelor of Educational Studies (113311)

– Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (Secondary) (113601)

– 113450 Diploma in Educational Studies (Tertiary Prep)

No score below 65 in Reading and Writing, and No score below 73 in Listening and Speaking

No score below 7.0 in Reading and Writing, and

No score below 7.5 in Listening and Speaking

Internet based only accepted:

with no score below 27 in Reading, 29 in Writing, 27 in Listening and 24 in Speaking

No score below 185 in Reading and Writing, and No score below 191 in Listening and Speaking.

A+

(80 or above)

– Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to Five Years) (113531, 113535)

Overall score: 58, and

No score below 58 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Overall score: 6.5, and

No score below 6.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 79, and

No score below 24 in Writing, 19 in Reading and no score below 20 in Listening and Speaking

Overall score: 176. No score below 176 in all tests

(65-74%)

All Arts courses

– Bachelor of Creative Arts (112911)

– Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Global Studies (112371)

– Bachelor of Arts (112311)

– Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Global Studies (116521)

– Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Global Studies (116401)

– Bachelor of Theology /Bachelor of Global Studies (112041)

– Bachelor of Human Rights (112071)

Overall score: 50, and No score below 50 in Writing and Speaking, and No score below 42 in Listening and Reading

Overall score: 6.0, and

No score below 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, and No score below 5.5 in Listening and Reading

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 60, and

No score below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, 8 in Reading and 7 in Listening

Overall score: 176. No score below 169 in all tests

(63-64%)

– Bachelor of Nursing (115412)

– Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Business Administration (115312)

– Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Paramedicine (115611)

– Bachelor of Nursing (for Enrolled Nurses – Diploma of Nursing Entry) (115431)

Note 1, 2, 3

Overall score: 65, and

No score below 65 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in one test sitting

Overall score: 7.0, and

No score below 7.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in one test sitting

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 94, and

No score below 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Reading and 24 in Listening

N/A

– Bachelor of Midwifery (115512)

– Bachelor of Midwifery (Graduate Entry) (115111)

Note 2

Overall score: 65, and

No score below 65 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in one test sitting

Overall score: 7.0, and

No score below 7.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in one test sitting

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 94, and

No score below 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Reading and 24 in Listening

N/A

– Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (115821)

Overall score: 65, and

No score below 65 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Overall score: 7.0, and

No score below 7.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 94, and

No score below 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Reading and 24 in Listening.

Overall score: 185. No score below 185 in all tests

(75-100%)

– Bachelor of Social Work (112051)

Overall score: 65, and

No score below 65 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Overall score: 7.0, and

No score below 7.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 94, and

No score below 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Reading and 24 in Listening.

Overall score: 185. No score below 185 in all tests

(75-100%)

– Bachelor of Physiotherapy (115811)

Overall score: 65, and

No score below 65 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Overall score: 7.0, and

No score below 7.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 94, and

No score below 27 in Writing, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Reading and 24 in Listening.

Overall score: 185. No score below 185 in all tests

(75-100%)

– Bachelor of Speech Pathology (115631)

Overall score: 79, and

No score below 79 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Overall score: 8.0, and

No score below 8.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 110, and

No score below 30 in Writing, 26 in Speaking, 29 in Reading and 28 in Listening

Overall score: 185. No score below 185 in all tests

(75-100%)

– Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Business Administration (115961)

– Bachelor of Biomedical Science (115941)

– Bachelor of Exercise Science/Bachelor of Business Administration (115921)

– Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (115711)

– Bachelor of High Performance Sport (115981)

– Bachelor of Paramedicine (115461)

Note 4

Overall score: 58, and

Min score 50 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Overall score: 50, and

Speaking

Overall score: 6.5, and

No score below 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 79, and

No score below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, 13 in Reading and 12 in Listening

Overall score: 185. No score below 176 in all tests

(65-74%)

All Law Courses

– Bachelor of Biomedical Science/Bachelor of Laws (115942)

– Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Laws (116301)

– Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Global Studies (116311)

– Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws (116312)

– Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Laws (116412)

– Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws (116601)

– Bachelor of Philosophy/Bachelor of Laws (116611)

– Bachelor of Laws (116621)

– Bachelor of Laws (Graduate Entry) (116622)

– Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice/Bachelor of Laws (116624)

– Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Laws (112081)

Overall score: 65

Min score of 58 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking

Overall score: 7.0, and

No score below 6.5 in Writing and Speaking, Listening and Reading

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 94, and

No score below 24 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, 20 in Listening and 19 in Reading

Overall score: 185. No score below 176 in all tests

A (75-100%)

All Business courses

– Bachelor of Business Administration (116481)

– Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration (116491)

– Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Commerce (112611)

– Bachelor of Commerce (116411)

– Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) (116441)

– Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) (116443)

– Bachelor of Commerce (HRM and Management) (116444)

– Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (116501)

– Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (116623)

– Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) (116625)

– Bachelor of Human Rights/Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (112091)

Overall score: 50, and

Minimum 50 in Writing and Speaking, and

Minimum 42 in Reading and Listening

Overall score: 6.0, and

No score below 6.0 in Writing and Speaking, and No score below 5.5 in Listening and Reading

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 60, and No score below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, 7 in Listening and 8 in Reading

Overall score: 176. No score below 169 in all tests

(63-64%)

All Theology and Philosophy Courses

– Bachelor of Theology/Bachelor of Philosophy (112061)

– Bachelor of Theology (112511)

Overall score: 50, and

Minimum 50 in Writing and Speaking, and

Minimum 42 in Reading and Listening

Overall score: 6.0, and

No score below 6.0 in Writing

and Speaking, and

No score below 5.5 in Listening and Reading

Internet based only accepted:

Overall score of 60, and No score below 21 in Writing, 18 in Speaking, 7 in Listening and 8 in Reading

Overall score: 176. No score below 169 in all tests

(63-64%)

– 115943 Diploma in Biomedical Science

– 116721 Diploma in Business

– 115971 Diploma in Exercise Science

– 116901 Diploma in Information Technology

– 112801 Diploma in Visual Arts and Design

– 112731 Diploma in Liberal Arts

– 112317 Diploma in Languages

– 112101 Diploma in Criminology

50 with a minimum of 42 in all four communitive skills

Overall score: 6.0 Individual score of: 5.5 in all tests

Internet based total of 60: minimum 18 in writing; 16 in speaking, 8 in reading and 7 in listening

Overall score: 176. No score below 169 in all tests

(60-62%)

Notes:

1. A TAFE Diploma held by students registered as enrolled nurses or the Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum grade of B in each of the four components in one test sitting is acceptable for entry into these courses. The OET test requirements can also be met via 2 test sitting in a six-month period if all four components are tested in each sitting and a minimum score of B in each component is achieved across the two sittings and no score in any component is below C.

2. A student may be required to complete an English Language Proficiency test at the prescribed level for registration purposes.

3. Please note that IELTS test requirements can also be met via two test sittings in a six -month period with an overall minimum score of 7 with no score below 6.5; PTE test requirements can be met via two test sittings in a six -month period with an overall minimum score of 65 with no score below 58; and TOEFL test requirements can be met via two test sittings in a six month period only if: a minimum total score of 94 is achieved in each sitting, with a minimum score of 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking across the two sittings, and no score in any of the sections is below: 20 for listening 19 for reading 24 for writing, and 20 for speaking. Further information for Bachelor of Nursing applicants can be found here: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx

4. The ACU Tertiary Preparation Program (Health Sciences) is acceptable for entry to the following bachelor degree courses in the Faculty of Health Sciences: Bachelor of Applied Public Health, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science and Bachelor of Physical Activity, Bachelor of High Performance Sport and Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Education.

Bond University

Formal study and other qualifications

Refer to the Bond University website

Accepted tests

Refer to the Bond University website

Christian Heritage College

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE

QUALIFICATIONS

M Teaching (Primary)

M Teaching (Secondary)

B Arts/B Education (Secondary)

B Education (Primary)

B Education (Secondary)

Contact CHC

All other courses

Minimum one year successful tertiary
study (GPA of 3.75 or above) where
the approved language of instruction
is English.

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	ISLPR	TOEFL
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
091701 – M Teaching (Primary) 091901 – M Teaching (Secondary) 091201 – B Arts/B Education (Secondary)	Contact CHC admissions on admissions@chc.edu.au or 07 3347 7915	7.5 or better overall Min 7.0 in reading and writing Min 8.0 in speaking and listening	4 or better overall Min 4 in all subscores The ISLPR test will only be accepted if it has been administered by ISLPR Language Services, Mt Gravatt, Queensland	Not satisfactory
All other courses	Not satisfactory	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	90 or better overall Min 16 in listening and reading Min 21 in writing Min 18 in speaking

CQUniversity Australia

Formal study and other qualifications

Please visit CQUniversity’s website.

Accepted tests

Please visit CQUniversity’s website.

Federation University

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSES	QUALIFICATIONS
B Education D Education/B Education	· Successful completion (GPA 4.0) of at least one year’s full-time bachelor level study, where the language of instruction is English, completed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or USA.
M Primary Teaching M Secondary Teaching	· Successful completion (GPA 4.0) of at least three year’s full-time bachelor level study, where the language of instruction is English, completed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or USA.
All Nursing and Midwifery programs	Successful completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been taught and assessed in English and completed in one of the following countries; Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. Registration as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). For the B Midwifery, registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA is also accepted to meet English Language Proficiency requirements.
All other programs	Completion of an Australian AQF Diploma or AQF Advanced Diploma or an AQF Certificate III or IV. At least one year full-time or equivalent study at associate diploma, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree level with an overall GPA of 4.00, from an approved English-speaking country (and where the language of instruction is in English). Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation from TAFE Queensland with a pass in Apply academic learning skills (NAT11240001) and Apply advanced academic learning skills to develop an academic argument (NAT11240002) or ATPALS001 and ATPALS002 or Language and Learning Skills (CTP200A or ATP200B; or ATP400 and ATP401; or ATPALS401A and ATPALS402A) Minimum 2 years full-time professional employment assessed at a minimum ANZCO Skills levels 1 or 2 – Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, or Canada within the last 2 years. 2 years full-time professional employment in an English speaking multi-national company within the last 2 years. Other formal study qualifications may be satisfactory, contact GU Admissions.

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	STAT	OET	Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	N/A	N/A	2 years
042001 – B Information Technology	50 or better overall Min 42 in all subscores	6.0 or better overall Min 5.5 in all subscores	60 or better overall Min 8 in reading Min 7 in listening Min 16 in speaking Min 18 in writing	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	169 or better ovarall Min 162 in all subscores
Undergraduate courses (exception IT)	50 or better overall Min 50 in all subscores	6.0 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	60 or better overall Min 13 in reading Min 12 in listening Min 18 in speaking Min 21 in writing	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	169 or better ovarall Min 169 in all subscores
Graduate Entry Courses (except 045005)	50 or better overall Min 50 in all subscores	6.0 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	60 or better overall Min 13 in reading Min 12 in listening Min 18 in speaking Min 21 in writing	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	169 or better ovarall Min 169 in all subscores
Master of Public Health (045005)	58 or better overall Min 50 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	79 or better overall Min 13 in reading Min 12 in listening Min 18 in speaking Min 21 in writing	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	176 or better ovarall Min 169 in all subscores

Griffith College

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
All programs	Min one year successful tertiary study (GPA of 4 or above) in an approved English speaking country where the language of instruction is English. Min two years successful tertiary study (GPA of 4 or above) in an approved non-English speaking country where the language of instruction is English (not acceptable for D Educational Studies and Diploma of Health Care) Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) studies in an approved English speaking country where the language of instruction is English. Other evidence may be satisfactory, contact Griffith College admissions. Please note: Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents, who are from a non-English speaking background and whose previous secondary studies were not completed in the following countries; Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States of America, must demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency before being admitted into a program. Find out more information about English requirements.

COURSE

QUALIFICATIONS

All programs

Min one year successful tertiary study (GPA of 4 or above) in an approved English speaking country where the language of instruction is English.
Min two years successful tertiary study (GPA of 4 or above) in an approved non-English speaking country where the language of instruction is English (not acceptable for D Educational Studies and Diploma of Health Care)
Successful completion of Year 12 (or equivalent) studies in an approved English speaking country where the language of instruction is English.
Other evidence may be satisfactory, contact Griffith College admissions.

Please note: Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents, who are from a non-English speaking background and whose previous secondary studies were not completed in the following countries; Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or the United States of America, must demonstrate a suitable level of English language proficiency before being admitted into a program. Find out more information about English requirements.

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	ISLPR	TOEFL	STAT
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	–
081471, 088001 – D Health Science/B Physiotherapy 081451, 081461 – D Health Science/B Occupational Therapy * 088972 – D Health Science/B Paramedicine	58 or better overall Min 58 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.5 in all subscores	3+ or better overall Min 3+ in all subscores Note: Only ISPLR tests conducted by ISLPR Language Services tests that show the statement “IIAA accredited” are accepted * ISLPR is not accepted for D Health Science/B Occupational Therapy	iBT: 79 or better overall Min 22 in all subscores	Not satisfactory
081591 – D Health Care 088671, 088681, 088691 – D Health Care/B Nursing 081481 – D Health Science/B Nutrition & Dietetics 088771 – D Health Science/B Pharmacy 081261 – D Criminology & Criminal Justice/B Laws (Hons) 081051 – D Criminology & Criminal Justice/B Laws/B Criminology & Criminal Justice 083351, 083431 – D Business/B Laws (Hons) 088251, 088261 – D Social & Psychological Science/B Laws (Hons) 086061 – D Engineering/B Engineering (Hons)/B Aviation	58 or better overall Min 50 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	3+ or better overall Min 3+ in all subscores Note: Only ISPLR tests conducted by ISLPR Language Services tests that show the statement “IIAA accredited” are accepted	iBT: 79 or better overall Min 19 in all subscores	Not satisfactory
088871 – D Health Science/B Pharmacology and Toxicology 088091 – D Health Science/B Exercise Science 088041 – D Health Science/B Sport Development 088471 – D Health Science/B Medical Laboratory Science	50 or better overall Min 42 in all subscores	6.0 or better overall Min 5.5 in all subscores	3+ or better overall Min 3+ in all subscores Note: Only ISPLR tests conducted by ISLPR Language Services tests that show the statement “IIAA accredited” are accepted	iBT: 60 or better overall Min 17 in all subscores	Not satisfactory
085003, 085005, 085006, 085007 – D Educational Studies 085002, 085004, 085008, 085009 – D Educational Studies/B Education	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall Min 8.0 in listening and speaking Min 7.0 in reading and writing	4 or better overall Min 4 in all subscores Note: Only ISPLR tests conducted by ISLPR Language Services tests that show the statement “IIAA accredited” are accepted	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
088211, 088221 – D Social & Psych Science /B Social Work	58 or better overall Min 58 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.5 in all subscores	4 or better overall Min 4 in all subscores Note: Only ISPLR tests conducted by ISLPR Language Services tests that show the statement “IIAA accredited” are accepted	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
All other courses	42 or better overall	5.5 or better overall Min 5.0 in all subscores	2+ or better overall Min 2+ in all subscores Note: Only ISPLR tests conducted by ISLPR Language Services tests that show the statement “IIAA accredited” are accepted	iBT: 46 or better overall PBT: 525 or better overall	STAT result prior to March 2010: Overall Score = 157; or Verbal Subscore = 155 STAT result since April 2010: Overall Score = 152; or Verbal Subscore = 150

Griffith University

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
B Education D Education/B Education	Successful completion (GPA 4.0) of at least one year’s full-time bachelor level study, where the language of instruction is English, completed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or USA.
M Primary Teaching M Secondary Teaching	Successful completion (GPA 4.0) of at least three year’s full-time bachelor level study, where the language of instruction is English, completed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom or USA.
All Nursing and Midwifery programs	Successful completion of at least 6 years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English. At least two years of this education must have been between grades 7 and 12. This education must have been taught and assessed in English and completed in one of the following countries; Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America. Registration as an Enrolled Nurse (EN) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). For the B Midwifery, registration as a Registered Nurse (RN) with AHPRA is also accepted to meet English Language Proficiency requirements.
All other programs	Completion of an Australian AQF Diploma or AQF Advanced Diploma or an AQF Certificate III or IV. At least one year full-time or equivalent study at associate diploma, diploma, advanced diploma or associate degree level with an overall GPA of 4.00, from an approved English-speaking country (and where the language of instruction is in English). At least 0.25 year full-time or equivalent study at bachelor degree level or higher with a minimum GPA of 4.00 from a country defined as English speaking (and where the language of instruction is in English). Successful completion of the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation from TAFE Queensland with a pass in Apply academic learning skills (NAT11240001) and Apply advanced academic learning skills to develop an academic argument (NAT11240002) or ATPALS001 and ATPALS002 or Language and Learning Skills (CTP200A or ATP200B; or ATP400 and ATP401; or ATPALS401A and ATPALS402A) Minimum 2 years full-time professional employment assessed at a minimum ANZCO Skills levels 1 or 2 – Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, or Canada within the last 2 years. 2 years full-time professional employment in an English speaking multi-national company within the last 2 years. Other formal study qualifications may be satisfactory, contact GU Admissions.

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	ISLPR	TOEFL	STAT	OET	Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	n/a	2 years	2 years
All Undergraduate education courses: D Education/B Education, B Education	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall Min 8.0 in Speaking and Listening Min 7.0 in Reading and Writing	4.0 or better overall Min 4.0 in all subscores Note: this test is only accepted if administered by ISLPR Language Services, Mt Gravatt	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
All Postgraduate pre-service education courses: M Secondary Teaching, M Primary Teaching	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall Min 8.0 in Speaking and Listening Min 7.0 in Reading and Writing	4.0 overall Note: this test is only accepted if administered by ISLPR Language Services, Mt Gravatt	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Acting B Clinical Exercise Physiology B Engineering (Honours)/B Aviation B Engineering (Honours)/B Computer Science B Engineering (Honours)/B Information Technology B Laws (Honours) (Grad Entry) B Laws (Honours) B Laws (Honours)/B Arts B Laws (Honours)/B Biomedical Science B Laws (Honours)/B Business B Laws (Honours)/B Communication B Laws (Honours)/B Criminology and Criminal Justice B Laws (Honours)/B Environmental Science B Laws (Honours)/B Political Science and international Relations B Laws (Honours)/B Psychological Science B Medical Science B Nutrition and Dietetics B Pharmacy	Min overall score of 65 with no score less than 58	Academic: 7.0 or better overall min 6.5 in each sub-score	Min overall score of 4 with no sub-score less than 4	IBT: 92 or better overall with no sub-score less than 22	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	C2 Proficiency: 185 or better overall Min 176 in all subscores
B Dental Health Science B Dental Hygiene B Dental Technology/B Dental Prosthetics B Occupational Therapy (Hons)	Min overall score of 65 with no score less than 65	Academic: 7.0 or better overall min 7.0 in each sub-score	Not satisfactory	IBT: 94 or better overall min 24 in listening and reading, min 27 in writing, min 23 for speaking	e	minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)	Not satisfactory
B Paramedicine B Physiotherapy (Honours) B Social Work (Honours)	65 or better overall min 65 in all communicative skills	Academic: 7.0 or better overall min 7.0 in each sub-score	Min overall score of 4 with no sub-score less than 4	IBT: 92 or better overall min 22 in all sub-scores	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	C2 Proficiency: 185 or better overall Min 176 in all subscores
B Nursing B Nursing (Advanced Standing) B Nursing / Graduate Certificate Paediatric Nursing B Nursing / Graduate Certificate Paediatric Nursing (Advanced Standing) D Nursing Science/B Nursing B Midwifery**	Min overall score of 65 with no score less than 65.	Academic: 7.0 or better overall min 7.0 in each sub-score	Not satisfactory	IBT: 94 or better overall min 24 in listening and reading, min 27 in writing, min 23 for speaking	Not satisfactory	minimum score of B in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)	Not satisfactory
All other programs Browns English Language School EAP 6 – successful Navitas English: overall pass 60% in Academic English 4 (AE4) IELTS indicator: 6.5 overall, min 6.0 in all subscores Current	Min overall score of 58 with no sub-score less than 50	Academic: 6.5 or better overall min 6.0 in each sub-score	Overall score of 3+ with no sub-score less than 3+ (Conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)	IBT: 79 or better overall min 19 in all sub-scores	not satisfactory	not satisfactory	A minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)

James Cook University

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
B Pharmacy	Please contact JCU Admissions
B Dental Surgery B Exercise Physiology (Clinical) B Health Science (Physician Assistant) B Medicine, B Surgery B Physiotherapy B Social Work B Speech Pathology B Veterinary Science B Education (Early Childhood Education) B Education (Primary) B Education (Secondary) B Education (RATEP) B Education (Professional Development)	A minimum of two years full-time study at AQF bachelor degree level or higher with a passing GPA, completed less than five years ago in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK or USA. Other qualifications may be satisfactory, contact JCU admissions.
All other courses	Completion of a tertiary qualification deemed comparable to an Australian AQF Diploma or higher with a passing GPA or a minimum of one year of full-time tertiary study deemed comparable to an Australian bachelor degree or higher with a passing GPA may be satisfactory, contact JCU Admissions. Completion of an approved Australian tertiary preparation program (eg Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation) within the last five years. Results must include a pass in one of the following (or similar) tertiary preparation subjects: English, Academic English, Academic Writing, Language and Learning Skills, Effective Communication, Academic Literacy Skills. Other qualifications may be satisfactory; contact JCU admissions.

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	ISLPR	TOEFL	STAT	OET
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	N/A	2 years
M Teaching and Learning (Secondary)	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall Min 8.0 in speaking and listening Min 7.0 in reading and Writing	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Social Work	65 or better overall Min 65 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	iBT 94 or better overall Min 23 in Speaking, min 24 in listening and reading, min 27 in writing PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Min ‘B’ in all subscores
B Education (Primary, Secondary and Early Childhood)	Not satisfactory	6.5 or better overall Min 7.0 in speaking and listening Min 6.0 in reading and writing	Not satisfactory	IBT: Not satisfactory PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Veterinary Science (Hons)	65 or better overall Min 65 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	iBT 94 or better overall Min 23 in Speaking, min 24 in listening and reading, min 27 in writing PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Min ‘B’ in all subscores
Nursing and Midwifery courses [including D Health (Nursing pathway)]	65 or better overall Min 65 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	iBT 94 or better overall Min 23 in Speaking, min 24 in listening and reading, min 27 in writing PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Min ‘B’ in all subscores
B Medicine B Surgery B Dental Surgery	65 or better overall Min 65 in three subscores Min 58 in one subscore	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in three subscores	Not satisfactory	iBT 94 or better overall Min 23 in Speaking, min 24 in listening and reading, min 27 in writing PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Min ‘B’ in all subscores
B Physiotherapy B Pharmacy (Hons)	65 or better overall Min 58 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 6.5 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	iBT 94 or better overall Min 23 in all sub scores PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Min ‘B’ in all subscores
B Occupational Therapy	65 or better overall Min 58 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 6.5 in each subtest	Not satisfactory	iBT 94 or better overall Min 23 in all sub scores PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Min ‘B’ in all subscores
B Speech Pathology (Hons)	Not satisfactory	7.0 or better overall Min 6.0 in writing Min 7.0 in all other subscores	Not satisfactory	PBT: Contact JCU Admissions IBT: Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Biomedical Sciences B Sport and Exercise Science Law courses (including all Law combined degrees)	58 or better overall Min 54 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in each subtest	Not satisfactory	iBT 86 or better overall Min 21 in all sub scores PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
All other Bachelor level courses	52 or better overall Min 52 in all subscores	6.0 or better overall Min 6.0 in each subtest	3 or better overall Min 3 in all subscores	iBT 74 or better overall Min 18 in all sub scores PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	Not satisfactory	Min ‘B’ in all subscores
D Engineering (Pathway)	46 or better overall Min 42 in all subscores	5.5 or better overall Min 5.0 in each subtest	At least 2 in each skill area	iBT 56 or better overall Min 16 in all sub scores PBT: Contact JCU Admissions	A STAT Test score of 157 or better overall or 152 or better in the verbal sub-score.	Not satisfactory

Queensland University of Technology

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
B Nursing B Nursing – Enrolled Nurse Entry B Nursing/B Behavioural Science (Psychology) All nursing combined degrees B Nursing/B Public Health M Nursing – Entry to Practice UG Cert (Nursing) UG Cert (Nursing)/B Nursing	Please read the course information on what qualifications can be accepted.
B Mathematics/M Teaching (Secondary) B Science/M Teaching (Secondary) M Teaching (Early Childhood) M Teaching (Primary) M Teaching (Secondary)	Minimum three years full-time study (GPA of 4.00 or above) in a bachelor degree from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, or Republic of Ireland completed within the last five years.
All other programs	Min one year FTE successful diploma or higher study (GPA of 4.00 or above) within the last five years from an approved country*. Combining multiple periods of study is accepted providing the combined study was completed within a single, twelve-month period. Min one year FTE successful diploma or higher study (GPA of 4.00 or above) within the last five years from a recognised country^ where the language of instruction is English as stated in the transcript or a supporting letter from the institution. Passing a recognised English senior or bridging subject within the last five years.
* Approved countries	American Samoa, Antigua & Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Cook Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gibraltar, Grenada, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Scotland, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Tuvalu, United States of America, United Kingdom
^ Recognised countries	Austria, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Guam, Guyana, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Vanuatu

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	ISLPR	TOEFL	STAT	OET (Nursing Profession)	Cambridge C1 Advanced
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	n/a	2 years	n/a	2 years	2 years
B Mathematics/M Teaching (Secondary) B Science/M Teaching (Secondary) M Teaching (Early Childhood) M Teaching (Primary) M Teaching (Secondary)	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall min 8.0 for speaking and listening min 7.0 for all other subscores IELTS online is not acceptable IELTS OSR is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
UG Cert (Nursing) B Nursing All nursing combined degrees M Nursing – Entry to Practice	65 or better overall with no subscore below 65 PTE Online is not acceptable	7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0 IELTS online is not acceptable IELTS OSR is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	IBT: 98 or better overall min 27 for writing min 23 for speaking and min 24 for reading and listening Home edition is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Minimum score of 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)	Not satisfactory
B Behavioural Science (Psychology)/B Social Work B Social Work M Social Work – Qualifying	65 or better overall with no subscore below 65 PTE Online is not acceptable	7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0 IELTS online is not acceptable IELTS OSR is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	IBT: 98 or better overall min 24 for listening & reading min 27 for writing min 23 for speaking Home edition is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall Min 185 for all subscores
B Medical Imaging (Honours) B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) B Pharmacy (Honours) B Podiatry B Podiatry – Graduate Entry B Radiation Therapy B Vision Science/M Optometry	65 or better overall with no subscore below 58 PTE Online is not acceptable	7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.5 IELTS online is not acceptable IELTS OSR is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	IBT: 98 or better overall min 24 for writing min 20 for all other subscores Home edition is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall with no subscore below 176
B Education (Early Childhood) B Education (Primary) B Education (Secondary) B Education (Secondary)/ B Business/ B Education (Secondary)/B Fine Arts	Not satisfactory	6.5 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0# IELTS online is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
D Business D Engineering D Information Technology	50 or better overall with no subscore below 50^	6.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0#	Not satisfactory	IBT~: 71 or better overall min 21 for writing min 18 for speaking min 16 for all other subscores	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	169 or better overall with no subscore below 154
All other programs	58 or better overall with no subscore below 50^	6.5 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0#	Not satisfactory	IBT~: 79 or better overall min 21 for writing min 18 for speaking min 16 for all other subscores	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	176 or better overall with no subscore below 169

SAE University College

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
All courses	Contact SAE on (07) 3850 2000

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	Contact SAE
All associate degree and bachelor courses	50 or better overall	6.0 or better overall Min 5.5 in all subscores	73 or better overall	C1: 169 or better overall
All graduate-entry courses	56 or better overall	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	79 or better overall	C1: 176 or better overall
All diploma courses	50 or better overall	6.0 or better overall Min 5.5 in all subscores	63 or better overall	C1: 162 or better overall

Southern Cross University

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
Education, speech pathology, nursing, midwifery, occupational therapy, podiatry, and pedorthics courses	Some formal study may be satisfactory, phone SCU admissions on 1800 626 481 for more information.
All other courses	At least one full-time year of passing study in an Australian RATE diploma, RATE associate diploma, RATE associate degree, or AQF diploma or higher. Successful completion of SCU’s Preparing for Success program. Other studies may be satisfactory, phone SCU admissions on 1800 626 481 for more information.

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	ISLPR	TOEFL	STAT	OET (Nursing Profession)	Cambridge C1 Advanced
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	n/a	2 years	n/a	2 years	2 years
B Mathematics/M Teaching (Secondary) B Science/M Teaching (Secondary) M Teaching (Early Childhood) M Teaching (Primary) M Teaching (Secondary)	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall min 8.0 for speaking and listening min 7.0 for all other subscores IELTS online is not acceptable IELTS OSR is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Nursing B Nursing – Enrolled Nurse Entry B Nursing/B Behavioural Science (Psychology) B Nursing/B Public Health M Nursing – Entry to Practice UG Cert (Nursing) UG Cert (Nursing)/B Nursing	65 or better overall with no subscore below 65 PTE Online is not acceptable	7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0 IELTS online is not acceptable IELTS OSR is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	IBT: 98 or better overall min 27 for writing min 23 for speaking and min 24 for reading and listening Home edition is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Minimum score of 350 in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing and speaking)	Not satisfactory
B Behavioural Science (Psychology)/B Social Work B Clinical Exercise Physiology B Social Work B Sport & Exercise Science M Social Work – Qualifying	65 or better overall with no subscore below 65 PTE Online is not acceptable	7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 7.0 IELTS online is not acceptable IELTS OSR is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	IBT: 98 or better overall min 24 for listening & reading min 27 for writing min 23 for speaking Home edition is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall Min 185 for all subscores
B Medical Imaging (Honours) B Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) B Pharmacy (Honours) B Podiatry B Podiatry – Graduate Entry B Radiation Therapy B Vision Science/M Optometry	65 or better overall with no subscore below 58 PTE Online is not acceptable	7.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.5 IELTS online is not acceptable IELTS OSR is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	IBT: 98 or better overall min 24 for writing min 20 for all other subscores Home edition is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall with no subscore below 176
B Education (Early Childhood) B Education (Primary) B Education (Secondary) B Education (Secondary)/B Creative Arts	Not satisfactory	6.5 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0# IELTS online is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
D Architectural Studies D Business D Business/B Business D Creative Industries D Engineering D Engineering/B Engineering (Honours) D Information Technology D Information Technology/B Information Technology	50 or better overall with no subscore below 50^ PTE Online is not acceptable	6.0 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0# IELTS online is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	IBT~: 71 or better overall min 21 for writing min 18 for speaking min 16 for all other subscores Home edition is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	169 or better overall with no subscore below 154
All other programs	58 or better overall with no subscore below 50^ PTE Online is not acceptable	6.5 or better overall with no subscore below 6.0# IELTS online is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	IBT~: 79 or better overall min 21 for writing min 18 for speaking min 16 for all other subscores Home edition is not acceptable	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	176 or better overall with no subscore below 169

TAFE Queensland

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
Some formal study qualifications may be satisfactory, contact TAFE Queensland on (07) 3215 1447.

Accepted tests

COURSES

PTE

IELTS

ISLPR

TOEFL iBT

Other tests

B Built Environment (Interior Architecture)

B Creative Industries (Acting & Performance)

B Creative Industries (Drama & Performance)

B Creative Industries (Applied Fashion)

B Digital Design (Game Design)

B Creative Industries (Contemporary Music Practice)

B Creative Industries (Visual Arts)

B Digital Design (Digital Media)

B Digital Design (Visual Communication Design)

B Built Environment (Architecture)

50 or better overall

Min 50 in all subscores

Note: Results must be from tests taken in one sitting.

6.0 or better overall

Min 6.0 in all subscores

Not satisfactory

60 or better overall

Min 21 in writing

Min 18 in speaking

Min 13 in reading

Min 12 in listening

OET:

Min ‘C’ in all subscores

Cambridge English First (FCE):

Contact TAFE Qld on (07) 3215 1447 for minimum requirements.

B Dental Prosthetics

58 or better overall

Min 58 in all subscores

58 or better overall

Min 58 in all subscores

Not satisfactory

79 or better overall

Min 24 in writing

Min 20 in listening and speaking

Min 19 in reading

OET:

Min ‘C’ in all subscores

Cambridge English First (FCE):

Contact TAFE Qld on (07) 3215 1447 for minimum requirements.

B Arts and Design (Honours)

58 or better overall

Min 50 in all subscores

6.5 or better overall

Min 6.0 in all subscores

Not satisfactory

79 or better overall

Min 21 in writing

Min 18 in speaking

Min 13 in reading

Min 12 in listening

OET:

Min ‘C’ in all subscores

Cambridge English First (FCE):

Contact TAFE Qld on (07) 3215 1447 for minimum requirements.

D Nursing and B Nursing

65 or better overall

Min 65 in all subscores

7.0 or better overall

Min 7.0 in all subscores

Not satisfactory

94 or better overall

Min 27 in writing

Min 24 in reading and listening

Min 23 in speaking

OET:

Min ‘B’ in all subscores

Assoc D in Civil Engineering

50 or better overall

Min 50 in all subscores

6.0 or better overall

Min 6.0 in writing

Min 5.5 in all other subscores

Not satisfactory

60 or better overall

Min 23 in writing

Min 18 in speaking

Min 13 in reading

Min 12 in listening

OET:

Min ‘C’ in all subscores

Cambridge English First (FCE):

Contact TAFE Qld on (07) 3215 1447 for minimum requirements.

D Anaesthetic Technology

50 or better overall

Min 50 in all subscores

6.0 or better overall

Min 5.5 in all subscores

Not satisfactory

64 or better overall

Min 21 in writing

Min 18 in speaking

Min 13 in reading

Min 12 in listening

OET:

Min ‘C’ in all subscores

All other courses

50 or better overall

Min 50 in all subscores

Note: Results must be from tests taken in one sitting

6.0 or better overall

Min 5.5 in all subscores

Not satisfactory

64 or better overall

Min 21 in writing

Min 18 in speaking

Min 13 in reading

Min 12 in listening

OET:

Min ‘C’ in all subscores

STAT:

158 or better in the verbal subscore (from April 2010)

Cambridge English First (FCE):

Contact TAFE Qld on (07) 3215 1447 for minimum requirements.

The University of Queensland

Formal study and other qualifications

Refer to 3.40.14 English Language Proficiency Admission – Policies and Procedures Library – The University of Queensland, Australia (uq.edu.au)

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	STAT	Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
M Teaching (Primary) (742802) M Teaching (Secondary) (742902) All undergraduate Education courses including dual degrees (742401, 707202, 710301, 714801, 723202, 731302) B Health, Sport and Physical Education (Hons) (729402)	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall Min 8.0 in speaking and listening Min 7.0 in reading and writing	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
Medicine – MD (Provisional Entry for School-Leavers) (721302, 721402) B Occupational Therapy (Hons) (724002) B Physiotherapy (Hons) (726002) B Dental Science (Hons) (712002) B Exercise and Sports Sciences (Hons) (729302) B Advanced Finance and Economics (714311) B Clinical Exercise Physiology (Hons) (729801) B Veterinary Science (736002) M Social Work (734002)	72 or better overall Min 72 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores	100 or better overall Min 27 in writing Min 25 in listening and reading Min 23 in speaking	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall Min 185 in all subscores
B Midwifery (728402) B Nursing (728502) B Nursing/B Midwifery (728602) M Nursing Studies (720202)	72 or better overall Min 72 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores	100 or better overall Min 27 in writing Min 25 in listening and reading Min 23 in speaking Note: TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Advanced Business (Hons) (709101)	72 or better overall Min 64 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 6.5 in all subscores	100 or better overall Min 24 in writing Min 21 in all other subscores	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall Min 176 in all subscores
B Speech Pathology (Hons) (727002)	72 or better overall Min 82 in speaking Min 72 in all other subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 8.0 in speaking Min 7.0 in all other subscores	100 or better overall Min 27 in speaking and writing Min 25 in listening and reading	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall Min 200 in speaking Min 185 in all other subscores
All Laws courses, including graduate entry and dual programs	72 or better overall Min 72 in writing and speaking Min 60 in reading and listening	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in speaking and writing Min 6.0 in reading and listening	100 or better overall Min 27 in writing Min 23 in speaking Min 19 in reading and listening	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall Min 185 in writing and speaking Min 169 in reading and listening
Diploma in Arts (707121) Diploma in Science (731801)	64 or better overall Min 60 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	87 or better overall Min 21 writing Min 19 in all other subscores	Not satisfactory	176 or better overall Min 169 in all subscores
All other courses	64 or better overall Min 60 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	87 or better overall Min 21 writing Min 19 in all other subscores	149 or better overall Age requirement: 18 or over by 1 February for semester 1 entry and 1 July for semester 2 entry and not currently completing a senior program	176 or better overall Min 169 in all subscores

Torrens University Australia

Formal study and other qualifications

Please visit Torrens University’s website.

Accepted tests

Please visit Torrens University’s website.

University of New England

Formal study and other qualifications

You can refer to the UNE website to find the minimum English Language Requirements for your course.

UNE’s English Language Requirement policies can be found within Clause 14 of the Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy, and the English Language Requirements Higher than the University Minimum Requirement annex.

Accepted tests

You can refer to the UNE website to find the minimum English Language Requirements for your course.

University of Southern Queensland

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
Education programs B Speech Pathology (Honours)	Other qualifications may be acceptable, contact USQ admissions
AB Allied Health B Occupational Therapy (Honours) B Paramedicine B Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)	Other qualifications may be acceptable, contact USQ admissions
B Medical Laboratory Science B Sport and Exercise Science B Laws and Laws double degrees	Other qualifications may be acceptable, contact USQ admissions
B Nursing	Please visit USQ’s Website.
All other programs	Minimum two years (FTE) successful tertiary study (GPA of 4 or above) at a recognised institution where language of instruction is English Minimum two years (FTE) post-secondary study at a recognised institution where language of instruction is English Other qualifications may be acceptable, contact USQ admissions

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	TOEFL paper (PBT) TOEFL internet (IBT) TOEFL electronic/comp. (CBT)	Cambridge English First (FCE) Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE)	OET
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
B Speech Pathology (Hons)	79 or better overall Min 79 in all subscores	8.0 or better overall Min 8.0 in speaking and writing	IBT: 115 or better overall Min 29 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
Education courses: B Education M Teaching	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall Min 8.0 in speaking and listening Min 7.0 in reading and writing	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Nursing Please visit UniSQ website for additional test information: https://policy.usq.edu.au/documents/23650PL	65 or better overall	7.0 or better overall	IBT: 94 or better overall Min 24 in listening and reading Min 27 in writing min 23 in speaking	Not satisfactory	Min ‘B’ in all subscores
B Paramedicine B Occupational Therapy (Hons)	65 or better overall	7.0 or better overall	IBT: 94 or better overall Min 24 in listening and reading Min 27 in writing min 23 in speaking	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Clinical Exercise Physiology (Hons) Associate Degree in Allied Health	Min 65 in all subscores	Min 7.0 in all subscores	IBT: 95 or better overall Min 22 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Laws (including double degrees) B Sport and Exercise Science B Medical Laboratory Science	58 or better overall Min 58 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores	IBT: 90 or better overall Min 20 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
Tertiary Preparation Pathway Dip Multidisciplinary Studies	50 or better overall Min 50 in all subscores	5.5 or better overall Min 5.0 in all subscores	IBT: 70 or better overall Min 18 in all subscores	FCE: 162 or better overall Min 154 in all subscores	Not satisfactory
All other programs	50 or better overall Min 50 in all subscores	6.0 or better overall Min 5.5 in all subscores	IBT: 80 or better overall Min 19 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory

University of the Sunshine Coast

Formal study and other qualifications

COURSE	QUALIFICATIONS
Teaching programs Law programs Nursing and Midwifery programs Social work programs B Clinical Exercise Physiology B Dietetics (Hons) B Medical Science (Griffith MD Provisional Entry for School Leavers) B Occupational Therapy (Hons) B Paramedicine B Physiotherapy (Hons) B Prosthetics and Orthotics Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)	Refer to UniSC English language requirements For further assistance, contact UniSC 07 5430 2890.
All other courses	Refer to UniSC English language requirements For further assistance, contact UniSC 07 5430 2890.

COURSE

QUALIFICATIONS

Teaching programs

Law programs

Nursing and Midwifery programs

Social work programs

B Clinical Exercise Physiology

B Dietetics (Hons)

B Medical Science (Griffith MD Provisional Entry for School Leavers)

B Occupational Therapy (Hons)

B Paramedicine

B Physiotherapy (Hons)

B Prosthetics and Orthotics

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology)

Refer to UniSC English language requirements

For further assistance, contact UniSC 07 5430 2890.

All other courses

Refer to UniSC English language requirements

For further assistance, contact UniSC 07 5430 2890.

Accepted tests

COURSES	PTE	IELTS	ISLPR	TOEFL iBT	STAT	Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency
Test results valid for:	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years	N/A	2 years
Education courses: B Education (including double degrees) M Teaching	Not satisfactory	7.5 or better overall Min 8.0 in speaking and listening Min 7.0 in reading and writing Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Medical Science (Griffith MD Provisional Entry for School Leavers)	65 overall Min 58 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 6.5 in all subscores Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	Not satisfactory	96 or better overall Min 24 in writing Min 23 in all other subscores	Not satisfactory	186 or better overall Min 177 in all subscores
Law courses (including double degrees)	65 or better overall Min 65 in writing and speaking Min 58 in listening and reading	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in writing and speaking Min 6.5 in listening and reading Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	Not satisfactory	100 or better overall Min 25 in writing and speaking Min 23 in reading and listening	Not satisfactory	186 or better overall Min 186 in speaking and writing Min 177 in listening and reading
Nursing and Midwifery courses	65 or better overall Min 65 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	Not satisfactory	98 or better overall Min 27 in writing Min 24 in listening and reading Min 23 in speaking	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Clinical Exercise Physiology	65 or better overall Min 65 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	Not satisfactory	105 or better overall Min 25 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	185 or better overall Min 185 in all subscores
B Physiotherapy (Hons)	65 overall, no subscore lease than 65	7.0 overall, with min 7 in each subtest	Not satisfactory	94 overall, 24 listening and reading, 27 writing, and 23 speaking	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Paramedicine B Dietetics (Hons)	65 or better overall Min 58 in all subscores	7.0 or better overall Min 6.5 in each subtest Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	Not satisfactory	96 or better overall Min 24 in writing Min 23 in all other subscores	Not satisfactory	186 or better overall Min 177 in all subscores
B Occupational Therapy (Hons)	Not satisfactory	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
B Prosthetics and Orthotics	58 or better overall Min 54 in all subscores	6.5 or better overall Min 6.0 in all subscores Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	Not satisfactory	85 or better overall Min 21 in writing Min 20 in all other subscores	Not satisfactory	177 or better overall Min 169 in all subscores
Social Work courses (including double degrees)	Not satisfactory	7.0 or better overall Min 7.0 in all subscores	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory	Not satisfactory
All other courses	50 or better overall Min 50 in all subscores	6.0 or better overall Min 5.5 in all subscores Note: IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR) Accepted	3+ or better overall Min 3+ in all subscores	76 or better overall Min 18 in writing	Not satisfactory	169 or better overall Min 162 in all subscores

English language tests

IELTS – International English Language Proficiency Testing System
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language (PBT: Paper Based Test; IBT: Internet Based Test; CBT: Computer Based Test;
TWE: Test of Written English).
ISLPR – International Second Language Proficiency Ratings
STAT – Special Tertiary Admissions Test
PTE – Pearson Test of English
Cambridge Assessment English – C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency
OET – Occupational English Test

Other abbreviations

AQF – Australian Qualifications Framework
RATE – Register of Australian Tertiary Education
FTE – full-time equivalent
GPA – grade point average
n/a – not applicable
min – minimum accepted test results
TBC – to be confirmed

Approved countries

In the qualifications tables, where an institution indicates that a particular type of study must be from an approved country, you need to contact the relevant institution directly to find out what those approved countries are.

This information are subject to change.

English Language Proficiency

Demonstrating English language proficiency

Study level/standard and test scores required

Institution policies – 2023/2024 admissions

English language tests

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