Australian Catholic University
English language proficiency
ACU recognises several English language tests as proof of English language proficiency. These are set out in the following tables, together with the minimum results required.
PTE Online, IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT home edition and OET@Home tests are not assessed.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Undergraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in speaking, 29 in writing, 27 in reading and listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | Min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 7.5 in listening and speaking | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | Min. 65 in reading and writing, 73 in listening and speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Min. 185 in reading and writing, 191 in listening and speaking |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | A+ (80 or above) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Other | Completion of 2 years of full-time AQF Diploma equivalent or higher study where the medium of instruction is English. (If undertaken consecutively, multiple periods of study may be combined to make up the duration. Document must have the institution's official seal or stamp.) |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 24 in writing, 19 in reading, 20 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of instruction is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | B (65% to 74%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
Other |
Completion of 1 year of full-time AQF Diploma equivalent or higher study where the medium of instruction is English (If undertaken consecutively, multiple periods of study may be combined to make up the duration. Document must have the institution's official seal or stamp.) |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading, 12 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 overall minimum (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of instruction is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | B (65% to 74%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 105 (min. 26 in speaking, 27 in writing, 24 in reading, 28 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | Min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 8.0 in listening and speaking | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | Min. 65 in reading and writing, 79 in listening and speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 8 in reading, 7 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in writing and speaking, 5.5 in listening and reading) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 50 in all writing and speaking, 42 in listening and reading) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 overall (min. 169 in writing and speaking, 162 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of instruction is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | C (60% to 64%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
IELTS |
IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) A student will be required to complete an IELTS test at the prescribed level for registration purposes. |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| OET (Health Sciences) | Grade of B in each subtest | Contact the university if you have achieved the required scores in not one but two sittings |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in reading and listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 overall (min. 185 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of instruction is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | A (75% to 100%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 110 (min. 28 in listening, 29 in reading, 30 in writing, 26 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
8.0 overall (min. 8.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 79 overall (min. 79 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 200 overall (min. 200 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of instruction is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years prior to course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | A++ (85% to 100%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 12 in listening, 13 in reading, 21 in writing, 18 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
|---|---|---|
IELTS |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of instruction is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | B (65% to 74%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of instruction is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration | |
| ACU English Language Test | A (75% to 100%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (8 in reading, 21 in writing, 7 in listening, 18 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in writing and speaking, 5.5 in listening and reading) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 50 in writing and speaking, 42 in listening and reading) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 overall (min. 169 in writing and speaking, 162 in listening and reading) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of study is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | C (60% to 64%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (8 in reading, 21 in writing, 7 in listening, 18 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in writing and speaking, 5.5 in listening and reading) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 50 in writing and speaking, 42 in listening and reading) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 overall (min. 169 in writing and speaking, 162 in listening and reading) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at diploma level or above where the medium of study is English Multiple qualifications at this level can be added to make up the required duration |
The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | C (60% to 64%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 20 in speaking, 24 in writing, 19 in reading, 20 in listening) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (8 in reading, 18 in writing, 7 in listening, 16 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 42 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Contact ACU Admissions Office for further information.
International Year 12s
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in speaking, 29 in writing, 27 in reading and listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
Min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 7.5 in listening and speaking | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | Min. 65 in reading and writing, 73 in listening and speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Min. 185 in reading and writing, 191 in listening and speaking |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | A+ (80 or above) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet based score: 79 (min. 24 in writing, 19 in reading, 20 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | B (65% to 74%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU Tertiary Preparation Program | Successful completion of program |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: Not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading, 12 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | B (65% to 74%) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 105 (min. 26 in speaking, 27 in writing, 24 in reading, 28 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | Min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 8.0 in listening and speaking | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | Min. 65 in reading and writing, 79 in listening and speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 8 in reading, 7 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in writing and speaking, 5.5 in listening and reading) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 50 in all writing and speaking, 42 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 overall (min. 169 in writing and speaking, 162 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | C (60% to 64%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: Not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
IELTS |
IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (individual score of 7.0 in each subtest) A student will be required to complete an IELTS test at the prescribed level for registration purposes. |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| OET (Health Sciences) | Min. grade of B in each subtest |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in reading and listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 overall (min. 185 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | A (75% to 100%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 110 (min. 28 in listening, 29 in reading, 30 in writing, 26 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
8.0 overall (min. 8.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 79 overall (min. 79 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 200 overall (min. 200 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | A++ (85% to 100%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 12 in listening, 13 in reading, 21 in writing, 18 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic |
58 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
ACU English Language Test |
B (65% to 74%) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: Not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | A (75% to 100%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (min. 8 in reading, 21 in writing, 7 in listening, 18 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in writing and speaking, 5.5 in listening and reading) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic |
50 overall (min. 50 in writing and speaking, 42 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 overall (min. 169 in writing and speaking, 162 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
ACU English Language Test |
C (60% to 64%) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (min. 8 in reading, 21 in writing, 7 in listening, 18 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (min. 6.0 writing and speaking, 5.5 listening and reading) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 50 writing and speaking, 42 reading and listening) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | C (60% to 64%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 overall (min. 169 in writing and speaking, 162 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 20 in speaking, 24 in writing, 19 in reading, 20 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (8 in reading, 18 in writing, 7 in listening, 16 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS |
6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 42 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Postgraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: min. 26 in speaking, 27 in writing, 24 in reading and 28 in listening | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | Min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 8.0 in listening and speaking | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | Min. 65 in reading and writing, 79 in listening and speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Min. 185 in reading and writing, 200 in listening and speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | A++ (85 or above) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
| Other | Completion of 2 years of full-time AQF Diploma equivalent or higher study where the medium of instruction is English. (If undertaken consecutively, multiple periods of study may be combined to make up the duration. Document must have the institution's official seal or stamp.) | The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 2 years of course commencement |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration), Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) teacher registration, Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) teacher registration, and NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration |
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