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.
The following online English language tests are not accepted at ACU:
- IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- PTE Academic Online.
Professional Registration
All professional registration must be valid, current and unconditional.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Undergraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Min. 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 27 in listening and 24 in speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date. ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Initial Teacher Education Courses: Demonstrated successful completion of at least two full-time years of study of a secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English and completed no earlier than two years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission. |
Specific courses in this group
B Arts/M Teaching (Secondary)
B Psychological Science/M Teaching (Primary)
B Arts (Western Civilisation)/M Teaching (Secondary)
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Min. 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 28 in listening and 26 in speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| IELTS | Min. 7 in reading and writing, min. 8 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, min. 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, min. 200 in listening and speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Initial Teacher Education Courses: Demonstrated successful completion of at least two full-time years of study of a secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English and completed no earlier than two years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission | |
| ACU English Language Test | A++ (85% or above) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
Table 1: Test taken on or before 22 April 2026
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Internet-based score 94 overall (min. 24 in listening, reading and writing, 23 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date.
ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, 6.5 in writing) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| PTE Academic | 66 overall (min. 66 in listening, reading and speaking, 56 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 overall (min. 185 in listening, reading and speaking, 176 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date Contact the university if you have achieved the required scores in not one but two sittings |
| Other | Demonstrated English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English Language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standards, or through the Primary Language Pathway: evidence of attendance and satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12 | |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration) |
Table 2: Test taken on or after 23 April 2026
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Min. 22 in listening and reading, 23 in writing and 24 in speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date.
Contact the university if you have achieved the required scores in not one but two sittings.
ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, 6.5 in writing) 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 | 63 overall (min. 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 60 in writing and 76 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Overall C1 Advanced score of 178 Minimum score of 175 in listening, 179 in reading, 180 in writing and 194 in speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date Contact the university if you have achieved the required scores in not one but two sittings |
| Other | Demonstrated English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English Language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standards, or through the Primary Language Pathway: evidence of attendance and satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12 | |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration) |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min.24 in reading, listening and writing, 23 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date. ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min.7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, and 6.5 in writing) 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 | 66 overall (min. 66 in listening, reading and speaking, 56 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 overall (min. 185 in listening, reading and speaking, 176 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration, and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Teacher registration | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | To satisfy this requirement, applicants must have demonstrated one of the following:
| The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 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. ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 | To satisfy this requirement, applicants must have demonstrated one of the following:
| The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | A (75–79%) | 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration, and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 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. ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 | To satisfy this requirement, applicants must have demonstrated one of the following:
| The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years prior to 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration, and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) teacher registration |
Specific courses in this group
B Biomedical Science (all courses including double degrees)
B Exercise and Sports Science (all courses including double degrees)
B Nutrition Science (all courses)
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 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. ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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) | 185 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | To satisfy this requirement, applicants must have demonstrated one of the following:
| 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration, and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 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. ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 | To satisfy this requirement, applicants must have demonstrated one of the following:
| 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 |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration, and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Teacher registration |
Specific courses in this group
B Accounting and Finance
B Business (all courses)
B Commerce (all courses)
B Creative Arts
B Computer Science (all courses)
B Human Rights
B Information Technology
B Social and Environmental Sustainability (all courses)
B Theology (all courses)
B Visual Arts and Design
B Youth Work
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 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. ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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) | 176 overall (min. 169 in subtests) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | C (63–64%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | To satisfy this requirement, applicants must have demonstrated one of the following:
| 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 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. ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 |
| 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 (60-62%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | To satisfy this requirement, applicants must have demonstrated one of the following:
| 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) Teacher registration |
Contact ACU Admissions Office for further information.
International Year 12s
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Min. 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 27 in listening and 24 in speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Initial Teacher Education Courses: Demonstrated successful completion of at least two full-time years of study of a secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English and completed no earlier than two years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission. |
Specific courses in this group
B Arts/M Teaching (Secondary)
B Psychological Science/M Teaching (Primary)
B Arts (Western Civilisation)/M Teaching (Secondary)
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Min. 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 28 in listening and 26 in speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| IELTS | Min. 7 in reading and writing, min. 8 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, min. 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, min. 200 in listening and speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Initial Teacher Education Courses: Demonstrated successful completion of at least two full-time years of study of a secondary or tertiary qualification at AQF Diploma level or higher, where the medium of study was English and completed no earlier than two years prior to the commencement of the course of study to which the student seeks admission | |
| ACU English Language Test | A++ (85% or above) | Only results obtained within 2 years of course commencement |
Table 1: Test taken on or before 22 April 2026
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Internet-based score 94 overall (min. 24 in listening, reading and writing, 23 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, 6.5 in writing) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| PTE Academic | 66 overall (min. 66 in listening, reading and speaking, 56 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 overall (min. 185 in listening, reading and speaking, 176 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date Contact the university if you have achieved the required scores in not one but two sittings |
| Other | Demonstrated English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English Language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standards, or through the Primary Language Pathway: evidence of attendance and satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12 | |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration) |
Table 2: Test taken on or after 23 April 2026
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Min. 22 in listening and reading, 23 in writing and 24 in speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Contact the university if you have achieved the required scores in not one but two sittings
ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, 6.5 in writing) 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 | 63 overall (min. 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 60 in writing and 76 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Overall C1 Advanced score of 178 Minimum score of 175 in listening, 179 in reading, 180 in writing and 194 in speaking | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date Contact the university if you have achieved the required scores in not one but two sittings |
| Other | Demonstrated English language proficiency either by providing a written declaration that English is their primary language or evidence that they have achieved the minimum English Language test results as specified in the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standards, or through the Primary Language Pathway: evidence of attendance and satisfactory completion of at least six years of primary and secondary education taught and assessed solely in English in a recognised country, including at least two years between years 7 and 12 | |
| Professional registrations | Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) registration (other than Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Health Practice registration) |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 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 ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 |
| The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years of course commencement |
| ACU English Language Test | A (75–79%) | 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, and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (QTI) Teacher registration |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min.24 in reading, listening and writing, 23 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min.7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, and 6.5 in writing) 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 | 66 overall (min. 66 in listening, reading and speaking, 56 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 overall (min. 185 in listening, reading and speaking, 176 in writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | 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 ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 |
| The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 years prior to course commencement |
Specific courses in this group
B Biomedical Science (all courses including double degrees)
B Exercise and Sports Science (all courses including double degrees)
B Nutrition Science (all courses)
| 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 ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 185 overall (min. 176 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies |
| The required full-time equivalence must be completed within 5 yrs 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration, and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (QTI) 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 ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Specific courses in this group
B Accounting and Finance
B Business (all courses)
B Commerce (all courses)
B Creative Arts
B Computer Science (all courses)
B Human Rights
B Information Technology
B Social and Environmental Sustainability (all courses)
B Theology (all courses)
B Visual Arts and Design
B Youth Work
| 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 ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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) | 176 overall (min. 169 in subtests) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ACU English Language Test | C (63–64%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies |
| 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (QTI) Teacher registration |
Contact ACU Admissions Office for further information.
| 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 ACU currently accepts TOEFL iBT scores on the 0-120 scaling only. Applicants wishing to submit TOEFL iBT test results on the 0-120 scale will need to take a test through TOEFL iBT Australia. |
| 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 |
| 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 (60-62%) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies |
| 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, NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) teacher registration and ACT Teacher Quality Institute (QTI) Teacher registration |
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 |
General information for Australian Catholic University
Location
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223 Antill Street, Watson ACT 2602
PO Box 256, Dickson ACT 2602