Australian National University
English language proficiency
Australian National University 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.
Where completion of two years of equivalent full-time study is specified, applicants must have successfully completed two years of full-time (or equivalent) secondary (Year 12 equivalent) or tertiary education within the last four years, in the medium of English. All other English test results and qualifications must have been obtained or awarded within two years from the date of application.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Consult the English language policy on the to find out the current requirements and how the policy is applicable to you based on your choice of program and educational background.
Undergraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
Australian Year 12 |
When completed in Australia, American Samoa, Botswana, Canada (excluding Quebec), Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe: Successful completion of one year of full-time (or equivalent) of year 11 and/or year 12 When completed in a country other than the ones listed above: ACT Year 12: must be completed from 2013 onwards with min.170 in English as a Second Language (ESL) T major. Alternatively, a pass result in any other English T Major course VCE: Raw unscaled score of 30 in English as an Alternative Language (EAL) or English as a Second Language (ESL); or 25 in units 3 and 4 in any other VCE English subject Year 12 from States/Territories: Successful completion |
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| Tertiary study | Successful completion of at least 2 years of full-time study (or equivalent) | Within the last 4 years before the date of application and with English as the sole language of instruction and assessment/examination |
TOEFL |
Internet-based score: 80 (min. 20 in reading and writing, 18 in speaking and listening) TOEFL iBT Home Edition: not accepted |
Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
IELTS & IELTS UKVI |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| PTE Academic & PTE Academic UKVI |
64 overall (min. 55 in each of the communicative skills) | Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| International Baccalaureate | Presentation of an IB Diploma taught and assessed entirely in English. If not taught and assessed entirely in English, a pass result in English Language 'A' or English Language & Literature 'A' either at Standard or Higher level | Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in General Paper or General Studies or a C 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 | |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 2015 and onwards: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | |
| STPM/Form 6 | A grade of C or better in English Literature (code 920) | |
| HKDSE | A score of 4 or better in English Language (core subject) | |
| ANU Access Program | Over 60% | Commenced prior to 31 Dec 2021 |
International Year 12s
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Year 12 |
When completed in Australia, American Samoa, Botswana, Canada (excluding Quebec), Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe: Successful completion of one year of full-time (or equivalent) of year 11 and/or year 12 When completed in a country other than the ones listed above: ACT Year 12: must be completed from 2013 onwards with min.170 in English as a Second Language (ESL) T major. Alternatively, a pass result in any other English T Major course VCE: Raw unscaled score of 30 in English as an Alternative Language (EAL) or English as a Second Language (ESL); or 25 in units 3 and 4 in any other VCE English subject Year 12 from States/Territories: Successful completion |
|
TOEFL |
Internet-based score: 80 (min. 20 reading and writing, 18 in speaking and listening) TOEFL iBT Home Edition: not accepted |
Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
IELTS |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| PTE Academic | 64 overall (min. 55 in each of the communicative skills) | Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| International Baccalaureate | Presentation of an IB Diploma taught and assessed entirely in English to meet minimum academic admission requirements If not taught and assessed entirely in English, Grade 4 in English A: Language or English A: Language and Literature either at higher or standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 (formerly CAE) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
Postgraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
Tertiary study |
Successful completion of at least 2 years of full-time study | Within the last four years before the date of application and with English as the sole language of instruction and assessment/examination |
TOEFL |
Internet-based score: 100 (min. 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking, 27 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
IELTS |
7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| PTE Academic | 70 overall (min. 65 in each of the communicative skills) | Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or completion of at least 2 years of full-time equivalent study at RATE associate diploma or diploma level |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
Tertiary study |
Successful completion of at least 2 years of full-time study | Within the last four years before the date of application and with English as the sole language of instruction and assessment/examination |
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 80 (min. 20 in reading and writing, 18 in speaking and listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
IELTS |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| PTE Academic | 64 overall (min. 55 in each of the communicative skills) | Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| Duolingo | 110 plus recorded interview with InitialView or 115 for entry without recorded interview | Taken and submitted after April 2020 for entry to semester 2, 2022 courses (not for semester 1, 2023) |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 2015 onwards: 176 overall (min. 169 in all subtests) |
Only results obtained within 2 years from the date of application |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or completion of at least 2 years of full-time equivalent study at RATE associate diploma or diploma level | |
| ANU Access Program | Over 60% |
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