La Trobe University
English language proficiency
La Trobe 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.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Undergraduate
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking) |
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| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
|
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
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| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking and 21 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (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 |
International Baccalaureate |
Grade 4 in English |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced level or Higher 1 (H1) or Higher 2 (H2) in General Paper or one of the following humanities subjects: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Drama and Theatre, 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, World Development |
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| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 180 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKDSE | 4 in English language with no component level less than 3 |
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| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Four years of schooling in an English-speaking country plus completion of an AQF Diploma or equivalent or higher |
|
| La Trobe College Foundation Studies/Diploma | Completion of Foundation studies with 70% in English (Academic Communication) Completion of Diploma studies with 60% WAM or above |
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| Canadian Pre-University Program Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 50% in either final year English subjects ENG4U or ENG4C |
|
Danish Studentereksamen or Higher Preparatory Examination |
Grade of 7 (Good) in A Level English and 10 (Very Good) in B Level English (combined average for oral and written grades) |
Undertaken in 2007 and onwards |
Finnish Matriculation Certificate |
Grade 8 in English in the final year of secondary studies |
|
German Abitur and DAAD English language test |
Range of 15-7 at LF Level (Very Good to Satisfactory) Minimum C1 grade in DAAD English language test |
|
Netherlands Diploma of Pre-University Education (VWO) |
Grade 6 in English |
|
Netherlands HAVO (senior secondary general education) or MBO (senior secondary vocational education) |
Grade 7 in English |
|
Swedish Upper Secondary School (Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan) |
Grade C in English |
|
English as the language of instruction |
English as the language of instruction in secondary and/or tertiary studies may be accepted. This will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (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 |
International Baccalaureate |
Grade 4 in English |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced level or Higher 1 (H1) or Higher 2 (H2) in General Paper or one of the following humanities subjects: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Drama and Theatre, 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, World Development |
|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 180 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKDSE | 4 in English language with no component level less than 3 |
|
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | 4 years of schooling in an English-speaking country plus completion of an AQF Diploma or equivalent or higher |
|
| La Trobe College Foundation Studies/Diploma | Completion of Foundation studies with 70% in English (Academic Communication) Completion of Diploma studies with 60% WAM or above |
|
| Canadian Pre-University Program Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 50% in either final year English subjects ENG4U or ENG4C |
|
Danish Studentereksamen or Higher Preparatory Examination |
Grade of 7 (Good) in A Level English and 10 (Very Good) in B Level English (combined average for oral and written grades) |
Undertaken in 2007 and onwards |
Finnish Matriculation Certificate |
Grade 8 in English in the final year of secondary studies |
|
German Abitur and DAAD English language test |
Range of 15-7 at LF Level (Very Good to Satisfactory) Minimum C1 grade in DAAD English language test |
|
Netherlands Diploma of Pre-University Education (VWO) |
Grade 6 in English |
|
Netherlands HAVO (senior secondary general education) or MBO (senior secondary vocational education) |
Grade 7 in English |
|
Swedish Upper Secondary School (Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan) |
Grade C in English |
|
English as the language of instruction |
English as the language of instruction in secondary and/or tertiary studies may be accepted. This will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.5 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in speaking and listening, 8.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in speaking and listening, 8.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in speaking and listening, 8.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 64 (min. 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
6.0 overall, no band less than 6.0 |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate |
Grade 4 in English |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced level or Higher 1 (H1) or Higher 2 (H2) in General Paper or one of the following humanities subjects: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Drama and Theatre, 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, World Development |
|
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in English, English language, English Studies, English Literature, or English as a Second Language |
|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 169 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 169 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Malaysian STPM | C pass in 914 English language or 920 English literature |
|
| HKALE | C pass in Use of English |
|
| HKDSE | 3 in English language with no component level less than 3 |
|
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Four years of secondary schooling in an English-speaking country plus completion of a Certificate IV or equivalent |
|
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS) |
Completion of EFS level 5B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam |
|
La Trobe College Foundation Studies/Diploma |
Completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication Completion of Diploma |
|
| Canadian Pre-University Program Ontario Secondary School Diploma | 50% in either final year English subjects ENG4U or ENG4C |
|
Danish Studentereksamen or Higher Preparatory Examination |
Grade 7 (Good) in A Level English and 10 (Very Good) in B Level English (combined average for oral and written grades) |
Undertaken in 2007 and onwards |
Finnish Matriculation Certificate |
Grade 8 in English in the final year of secondary studies |
|
German Abitur and DAAD English language test |
Range of 15-7 at LF Level (Very Good to Satisfactory) Pre 2015: Minimum B2 grade in all four bands |
|
Year 10 and Year 12 in India |
Grade of 60% in both Year 10 and Year 12 from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or Council for Indian Certificate Examination (CISE), or Indian National or State Boards |
|
Netherlands Diploma of Pre-University Education (VWO) |
Grade 6 in English |
|
Netherlands HAVO (senior secondary general education) or MBO (senior secondary vocational education) |
Grade 7 in English |
|
Norwegian Certificate of Completion of Upper Secondary School Examinations |
Grade 4 in English |
|
Swedish Upper Secondary School (Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan) |
Grade C in English |
|
English as language of instruction |
English as the language of instruction in secondary and/or tertiary studies may be accepted. This will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. |
International Year 12s
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking) |
|
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
|
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
|
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent Australian secondary qualifications) |
English Units 3 and 4: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 other than EAL |
|
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate |
Grade 4 in English |
Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 180 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
English as medium of instruction |
English as the language of instruction in secondary studies may be accepted, except for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no subtest below 6.0 |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent Australian secondary qualifications) |
English Units 3 and 4: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 other than EAL |
|
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate |
Grade 4 in English |
Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 180 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
English as medium of instruction |
English as the language of instruction in secondary studies may be accepted, except for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no subtest below 6.0 |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.5 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in speaking and listening, 8.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in speaking and listening, 8.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in speaking and listening, 8.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 64 (min. 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (IELTS) |
6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) (or equivalent Australian secondary qualifications) |
English Units 3 and 4: 30 in English (EAL) or 25 other than EAL |
|
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate |
Grade 4 in English |
Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 169 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: not accepted 2015 and onwards: 169 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
English as medium of instruction |
English as the language of instruction in secondary studies may be accepted, except for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no subtest below 6.0 |
Postgraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking, 21 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) M Teaching (P-12): 7.5 overall (8.0 in speaking and listening, 7.0 in reading and writing) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| United Kingdom Visa and Immigration International English Language Test (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 |
International Baccalaureate |
Grade 4 in English |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in Advanced Subsidiary or Advanced level or Higher 1 (H1) or Higher 2 (H2) in General Paper or one of the following humanities subjects: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), Drama and Theatre, 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, World Development |
|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
La Trobe College English for Further Studies |
Completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam |
|
Secondary and tertiary studies |
English as the language of instruction in secondary and/or tertiary studies may be accepted |
|
Recognised English programs for direct entry |
For more information visit the La Trobe University website. |
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