English Proficiency
Studying in Australia requires international students to demonstrate adequate English language proficiency. The first stage requires students to provide evidence of fulfilling English language requirement to satisfy the requirement of the education provider. Invariably, the following guideline can be used to understand the requirement.
AQF Level | IELTS | TOEFL | PTE |
Certificate, Diploma & Advanced Diploma | Overall 5.5 with no band less than 5 | Overall score 55 with Listening 9, Speaking 16, Reading 10, Writing 18 | Overall score 42-49 with no section score less than 40 |
Undergraduate | Overall 6.0 to 6.5 with no band less than 5.5 to 60. | Overall score 67 with Listening 12, Speaking 18, Reading 15, Writing 21 | Overall score 50-57 with no section score less than 50 |
Postgraduate | Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 | Overall score 79 with Listening 19, Speaking 19, Reading 18, Writing 22 | Overall score 58-64 with no section score less than 50 |
Select courses require higher English proficiency requirement which will be communicated by our counselors.
Second stage requires students to fulfill the English language requirement prescribed for international students by Department of Home Affairs (DHA) of Australia. Your agent will advise you if the requirement is different.