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English Language Proficiency
Courses offered through QTAC are conducted in the English language and require students to have proficiency in the English language. If your first language is not English and you have not previously undertaken either senior schooling or higher study in the English language, you must demonstrate your English language proficiency. Prospective international students should contact the institution directly for more information on satisfying English language proficiency requirements.
English Language Proficiency Tests (Academic)
As an overall guide, universities and colleges may accept one or all of the following to demonstrate English Language proficiency:
- IELTS - International English Language Proficiency Testing System
- TOEFL- Test of English as a Foreign Language
- ISLPR - International Second Language Proficiency Rating
- STAT - Special Tertiary Admissions Test
Please refer to the table below for a guide to institution specific requirements. As policies can change, it is important you contact the admissions office of the institution you wish to apply to, in order to confirm the institution-specific consideration of the available examinations.
Testing Centres - Contact Details
To arrange to sit one of the tests mentioned in this table, please contact the numbers listed below:
- IELTS (International English Language Proficiency Testing System) -
examinations are held at the following centres: CQUniversity - Rockhampton (07) 4930 9790; International House - Cairns (07) 4031 3466; Gold Coast Institute of TAFE (07) 5581 8340;
James Cook University - Townsville (07) 4781 5390; University of New
England (02) 6773 3388; The University of Queensland (07) 3365 6565 and
University of the Sunshine Coast (07) 5459 4570. For more information, visit www.ielts.org
- ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) - examinations are held at the ISLPR Language Services,
Eight Mile Plains
- (07) 3423 2505. For more information, visit www.islpr.org
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - for information, visit www.toefl.org
- STAT (Special Tertiary Admissions Test) - examinations are held at QTAC, please see STAT and How to Register for more information.
Other Studies or Qualifications
While other studies or qualifications may be satisfactory, it is important that you contact the relevant institution to check to see if the qualifications that you hold are sufficient for the purpose of satisfying the English language proficiency requirement.
Demonstrating English Language Proficiency
Please refer to the following table for a guide to institution requirements. The table contains information regarding tests and results required for satisfying the English language proficiency requirement as notified to QTAC by institutions. It is important to contact the admissions office of the institution you wish to apply to for further information about their English language proficiency policies.
Institution |
IELTS - Academic Version |
ISLPR |
TOEFL |
STAT |
Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australian Catholic University
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Master of Teaching, Grad Dip of Ed, Education, Teaching: overall score of 7.0 (min of 7.0 in each subtest) Nursing, Midwifery:
Test results valid for two years. |
Not satisfactory.
|
Master of Teaching & Grad Dip of Ed, Education, Teaching: 600 or better with TWE rating of 5.5 (PBT) or 250 or better with min essay score of 5.0 (CBT) or 100 or better (min 25 writing, reading, listening, speaking) (IBT) Nursing, Midwifery: 577 or better overall & min. TWE score of 5.0 (PBT) or 233 or better overall
with a minimum essay rating of 5.0
(CBT) or 90 (min. 25 - writing) (IBT). All other courses: 550 or better overall & min. TWE score of 4.5 (PBT) or 213 or better overall with a minimum essay rating of 4.5 (CBT) or 79 (min. 22 - writing) (IBT). Test results valid for two years. |
156 or better in the verbal sub score.
|
A min. of one year of successful tertiary study (GPA of 4 or above) where the language of instruction was English.
|
Australian Maritime College
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6.0 or better overall (min. of 5.5 for writing, speaking,listening & reading).
Test results valid for two years. |
Not satisfactory.
|
550 or better overall & min. TWE score of 4.5 (PBT) 88 (min. 20 in all sub-scores (IBT). (CBT results no longer valid).
Test results valid for two years.
|
Not satisfactory.
|
Other evidence may be satisfactory; contact AMC.
|
Bond University
|
Medicine: Biomedical Science, Children’s Services, Exercise Science, Forensic Science, Sports Science: 7.0 or better overall (min of 6.0 in each subtest) All other courses: 6.5 or better overall (min. of 6.0 in each subtest). Test results valid for two years.
|
Not satisfactory.
|
Medicine, Forensic Science, Biomedical Science, Children’s Services, Exercise Science, Sports Science:: 627 or better overall & min. TWE score of 5.0 (PBT); or 263 or better overall & min. Essay Rating of 5.0 (CBT) or 108 or better overall (min 26 - writing) (IBT) All other courses: 570 or better overall & min. TWE score of 5.0 (PBT); or 230 or better overall and & min. Essay Rating of 5.0 (CBT) or 89 or better overall (min 20 - writing) (IBT) Test results valid for two years.
|
Not satisfactory.
|
Other evidence may be satisfactory; contact Bond University Office of Recruitment and Admissions 1800 074 074.
|
CQUniversity
|
6.0 or better overall (min. of 5.0 in each subtest).
|
Not satisfactory.
|
550 or better overall & min. TWE score of 4.0 (PBT) or 213 or better overall& min essay rating of 4.0 (CBT) or 79 or better overall (min. of 20 - writing) (IBT). |
Overall score of 155 or better & must be 18 on or before 31 December in year of tertiary application.
|
A min. of one year of successful tertiary study where the language of instruction was English. |
Christian Heritage College
|
6.5 or better overall (min. of 6.0 in each subtest).
Test results valid for two years. |
Not satisfactory.
|
575 or better overall (PBT), 233 or better (CBT) or 90 or better overall with no subscore lower than 20 (IBT) Test results valid for two years. |
156 or better in the verbal sub score.
|
A min. of one year of successful tertiary study where the language of instruction was English. |
Endeavour College of Natural Health |
not applicable. |
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Griffith University
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Education: 7.0 or better overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest). Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Nursing, Medical Science and Oral Health: 7.0 or better overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest). Pharmacy: 7.0 or better overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest). Aviation: 6.5 or better overall (min. 6.5 listening, 7.0 speaking, 5.5 others).
Test results are only valid for two years. |
Aviation, Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Education, Medical Science, Nursing, Oral Health and Pharmacy: 3+ or better in each skill. Education: not satisfactory
Test results are only valid for two years. |
Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Medical Science, Oral Health and Pharmacy: 580 or better overall & a min TWE score 5.0 (PBT), or 237 or better overall & min essay rating 5.0 (CBT) or 92 with reading 19, listening 19, a min of 22.00 writing 22 (IBT). Aviation: 580 or better overall & a min TWE score 5.0 (PBT), or 237 or better overall & min essay rating 5.0 (CBT) or 92 with reading 22, listening 22, a min of 22.00 writing 22 (IBT).
Education, Nursing: not satisfactory Test results are only valid for two years. |
Not satisfactory.
|
A min. of one year of successful tertiary study where the language of instruction was English.
|
James Cook University
|
Education, Medicine, Veterinary Science: 7.0 or better overall (min. of 7.0 in each subtest) Speech Pathology: 7.0 or better overall (min. writing - 6.0, min speaking - 8.0 & min. reading & listening - 7.0) Exercise Physiology, Law, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Sport & Exercise Science: 6.5 or better overall (min. of 6.0 in each subtest). All other courses: 6.0 or better overall (min. of 5.5 in each subtest). |
Not satisfactory.
|
Education, Medicine, Speech Pathology, Veterinary Science: 577 or better overall & a min. TWE score of 5.5 (PBT) (627 or better overall for Medicine) or 233 or better overall with min. essay rating - 5.5 (CBT) or 91,min of 23 in written band (IBT). Exercise Physiology, Law, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Sport & Exercise Science: 570 or better overall with a min. TWE score of 4.5 (PBT) or 230 or better overall with a min. essay rating of 4.5 (CBT) or 88, min. writing score of 21 (IBT). All other courses: 550 or better overall & min. TWE score of 4.0 (PBT) or 213 or better overall with a min. essay rating of 4.0 (CBT) and 79 with a min. writing score of 19 (IBT). |
154 or better in the verbal sub score and must be 21.
|
Successful completion of an AQF Cert III or IV or JCU's Tertiary Access program (HuTAC). These are not satisfactory for Medicine/Surgery, Dental Surgery, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Science & Pharmacy) A minimum of one semester full-time equivalent tertiary study (diploma or higher) with a passing GPA where the medium of instruction was English. |
Qantm College
|
Bachelor programs: 6.0 or better overall (minimum of 5.5 in each subtest).
All other programs: 5.5 or better overall (minimum of 5.0 in each subtest). |
No individual score less than 3.
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530 or better overall (PBT), or 200 or better overall (CBT) or 73 or better overall (IBT).
|
Overall score of 158 or 156 or better in the verbal sub score.
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Other evidence may be acceptable; contact Qantm College 1300 136 933
|
Qld Institute of Business and Technology
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Diploma or Certificate IV courses: 5.5 or better overall (min of 5.0 in each subtest). Test results are only valid for two years.
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Diploma or Certificate IV courses: 2+ or better overall (min 2+ in each subtest). Mixed programs: 2 or better overall. |
Diploma or Certificate IV courses: 525 or better overall (PBT), or 195 or better overall (CBT) or 69 or better overall (IBT). |
Overall score of 156 or better with a minimum of 154 or better in the verbal subscore. |
Other evidence may be satisfactory; contact QIBT Admissions (07) 3875 6900.
|
Qld University of Technology
|
For single degree courses in the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering: 6.0 or better overall (minimum of 6.0 in each subtest). B Applied Science (Medical Radiation Technology) – Medical Imaging Technology, B Applied Science (Medical Radiation Technology) – Radiotherapy Technology, B Pharmacy: 7.0 or better overall (min. of 7.0 in each subtest). All other courses: 6.5 or better overall (minimum of 6.0 in each subtest).
|
Not satisfactory.
|
For single degree courses in the Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering: 550 or better overall (PBT) or 213 or better overall (CBT) or 80 or better overall (min. score of 20 in each subtest) (IBT). B Applied Science (Medical Radiation Technology) – Medical Imaging Technology, B Applied Science (Medical Radiation Technology) – Radiotherapy Technology, B Pharmacy: 600 or better overall (PBT) or 250 or better overall (CBT) or 100 or better overall (min. score of 24 in each subtest. (IBT).
Test results are only valid for two years |
Not satisfactory.
|
Contact QUT Admissions (07) 3138 2000 if the medium of instruction was English (secondary or diploma studies) with passes in an English language subject, or if you have passed one year of tertiary study.
|
Southern Cross University
|
Education: 7.5 or better overall (minimum of 8.0 in speaking & listening and 7.0 in reading and writing) All Other: 6.0 or better overall (minimum of 5.5 in each subtest). |
4+ or better in all 4 skills.
|
550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.5 (PBT) or 213 or better overall & a minimum Essay Rating of 4.5 (CBT) or 79 or better overall with a min. writing score of 22 (IBT).
|
not satisfactory.
|
Completed AQF Cert IV (including English for Academic Purposes) or at least one year full-time study at AQF Diploma or Adv Diploma level. |
TAFE Queensland (dual programs offered with universities may required higher levels of proficiency. Contact TAFE Queensland.
|
5.5 or better overall (minimum of 5.0 in each subtest). Test results are only valid for two years. |
No individual score less than 3. |
530 or better overall (PBT), or 197 or better overall (CBT).
|
152 or better in the verbal sub score.
|
Successful completion of Cert IV in Spoken and Written English - Further Education. Other evidence may be satisfactory; contact the Tertiary Placement and Performance Unit (07) 3259 4586. |
The University of Queensland
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Laws, dual Law programs, MBBS Provisional Entry for Yr 12 School Leavers, dual MBBS programs, Nursing, Midwifery : 7.0 overall, min. spoken score - 7.0 min. written score - 7.0. Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Dental Science: 7.0 overall, min. spoken score - 7.0 min. written score - 6.0. min. written score - 6.0 min. spoken score - 8.0. Associate Degrees: 5.5 overall. Test results are only valid for two years. |
Not satisfactory.
|
570 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 5.0 (PBT) or 237 or better overall & a minimum essay rating of 4.5 (CBT) or an overall score of 90 with a minimum of 21 in the written band. (IBT)
Test results are only valid for two years.
|
Overall score of 154 or better for applicants 18 years and over.
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A minimum of two years of successful tertiary study (diploma or higher) where the language of instruction was English.
|
University of New England
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Education: 7.5 or better overall (min. of 8.0 speaking & listening and 7.0 in reading & writing). Pharmacy: 7.0 or better overall (minimum of 7.0 for speaking and 6.0 for writing). Law and Nursing: 6.5 or better overall (minimum of 6.0 in each subtest). All other courses: 6.0 or better overall (minimum of 5.5 in each subtest). |
May be satisfactory; contact UNE Admissions (02) 6773 4444.
|
Law and Nursing: 575 or better overall with a minimum TWE of 5 (PBT) or 231 or better overall with no less than 26 in Writing and no less than 24 in Listening and Reading (CBT) or 91 overall with no less than 22 in the written band and no less than 20 in Listening, Speaking and Reading. Education: may be acceptable, contact UNE Admissions. Pharmacy: not acceptable. All other courses: 550 or better overall with a minimum TWE of 5 (PBT) or 213 or better overall (CBT) or 79 or better overall with no less than 22 in the written band (IBT). |
May be acceptable; contact UNE Admissions (02) 6773 4444 Test results are only valid for two years.
|
A pass in GCSE 'A' level English or at least one full-time study at secondary, post secondary or tertiary level where the language of instruction was English. |
University of Southern Queensland
|
6.0 or better overall (minimum of 5.5 in each subtest).
Test results are only valid for one year.
|
3+ or better in all 4 skills.
|
550 or better overall (PBT) or 213 or better overall (CBT) or 79-880 or better overall (IBT).
Paper based test results are only valid for one year. |
156 or better in the verbal sub score.
|
A minimum of two years of successful tertiary, secondary, post secondary or equivalent study where the language of instruction was English. |
University of the Sunshine Coast
|
Graduate Diploma of Education: 7.0 or better overall (minimum of 6.5 in each subtest). All other courses: 6.0 or better overall (minimum of 5.5 in each subtest). |
3+ or better in all 4 skills.
Not satisfactory for Graduate Diploma of Education. |
550 or better overall & minimum TWE score of 4.0 (PBT) or 213 or better overall (CBT), with a minimum Essay Rating of 4.0 (CBT), 80 or better overall & minimum writing score of 19 (IBT). Not satisfactory for Graduate Diploma of Education. |
May be satisfactory; contact USC Student Administration (07) 5430 2890.
Not satisfactory for Graduate Diploma of Education. |
Successful completion in last five years of two years full-time secondary study, one year full-time tertiary study or two year full-tim of other post-secondary study where the language of instruction was English. TAFE English courses may be satisfactory, contact USC. |
KEY |
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IELTS |
International English Language Testing System |
ASLPR |
Australian Second Language Proficiency Rating |
ISLPR |
International Second Language Proficiency Rating |
TOEFL |
Test of English as a Foreign Language (PBT - paper based test; CBT- computer based test) (IBT - Internet based test) |
STAT |
Special Tertiary Admissions Test |
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