ACAP University College
English language proficiency
ACAP University College recognises a number of 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.
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Undergraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary or tertiary qualification | Completed 2 or more years of consecutive study | English as the primary language of instruction and completed no more than 2 years prior to ACAP studies |
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 46 (4 in reading and listening, 14 in speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 42 overall (36 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session and earlier: English A2 at higher or standard level OR Grade 5 in English B at higher level OR Grade 6 in English B at standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session and onwards: Grade 3 in English A: literature or English A: language & literature at higher level OR Grade 3 in English A: Language & Literature or English A: Literature at standard level OR Grade 5 in English B higher level OR Grade 6 in English B at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | E pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) Level: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development |
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| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 47 2015 and onwards: 162 |
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| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 180 |
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| HKALE | E pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 3 in English Language | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes) or completed Advanced Certificate | |
| Australian Core Skills Framework Level 3 | Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) Contact the institution for other acceptable qualifications and tests at ACSF Level 3 |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary or tertiary qualification | Completed 2 or more years of consecutive study | English as the primary language of instruction and completed no more than 2 years prior to ACAP studies |
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (min. 8 in reading, 7 in listening, 16 in speaking, 18 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (42 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 3 in English A: literature or English A: language & literature at higher level OR Grade 4 in English A: literature or English A: language & literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | D pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) Level: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development |
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| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
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| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 180 |
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| HKALE | D pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 4 in English Language | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes) or completed Advanced Certificate |
Postgraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (42 in listening, reading, writing and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes) or completed Advanced Certificate |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary or tertiary qualification | Completed 2 or more years of consecutive study | English as the primary language of instruction and completed no more than 2 years prior to ACAP studies |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each sub-score) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 56 overall (min. 46 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session and earlier: Min. English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, 'standard level' was referred to as 'subsidiary level') May 2013 session and onwards: Min. grade 4 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level OR Min. grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | B pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) Level: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Economics, English (English Language/English Literature), Film Studies, General Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Humanities, Journalism, Law, Media Studies (Media is not a humanities subject), Philosophy, Religious Studies, Social Policies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre, World Development |
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| HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 5 in English Language | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes) or completed Advanced Certificate |
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