Southern Cross University

English language proficiency

Southern Cross 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.

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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
International Baccalaureate

Diploma must be awarded

  • Language of instruction must be English
  • Must be studied in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore)

3 passes in subjects undertaken at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 level

Australian TAFE and private provider studies

Completed AQF Diploma with at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study

SCU Preparing for Success Program

Completion of SCU's Preparing for Success program

ISLPR

Min. 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
IELTS

6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest)

 Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/QualificationMinimum result requiredConditions
IELTS7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking; min. 6.5 in writing)Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International BaccalaureateDiploma must be awarded
  • Language of instruction must be English
  • Must be studied in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) or United States of America
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore)3 passes in subjects undertaken at full Advanced (A2) Level in UK. Singapore A Levels not accepted. 
Occupational English Test (OET)Grade BOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

If you are looking to apply for Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Midwifery courses, you must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
 

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
IELTS 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking; min. 6.5 in writing) Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate Diploma must be awarded
  • Language of instruction must be English
  • Must be studied in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland) or United States of America
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) 3 passes in subjects undertaken at full Advanced (A2) Level in UK Singapore A Levels not accepted
Australian TAFE and private provider studies Completed AQF Advanced Diploma with at least 2 years of full-time equivalent study  
OET Grade B Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/QualificationMinimum result requiredConditions
IELTSScore of 8.0 (min. 8.0 in each subtest)Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International BaccalaureateDiploma must be awarded
  • Language of instruction must be English
  • Must be studied in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Australia, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia or Zimbabwe
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore)3 passes in subjects undertaken at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 Level 
Australian TAFE and private provider studiesCompleted AQF Diploma with at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study 
ISLPRMin. 4+ in each of the areas: speaking, listening, reading and writingOnly 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

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

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
IELTS

Diploma of Health in Nursing, Exercise Science and Exercise Physiology, Osteopathic Studies and Occupational Therapy:
6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest)



Diploma of Health in Naturopathic Studies, Community Welfare: 
6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)



Diploma of Education: 
6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in reading, writing, 6.5 in listening and speaking)



All other diploma courses:
5.5 overall (min. 5.5 in writing, 5.0 in speaking, reading and listening)

Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/QualificationMinimum result requiredConditions
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted
 

Internet-based score: 60 (min. 17 in writing and speaking, 11 in reading and listening)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest)Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic50 overallOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
International Baccalaureate

SCU welcomes graduates of the International Baccalaureate from around the world. English requirements are affected by a range of factors.

Contact SCU Admissions on 1800 626 481 or admissions@scu.edu.au for consideration of individual cases.

 
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore)3 passes in subjects undertaken at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 Level 
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)169
 		Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
ISLPRMin. 3+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writingOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
Professional experienceFor professional experience, contact SCU Admissions Office on 1800 626 481 or admissions@scu.edu.au 
CEFRB2 
Senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary studySenior secondary study to the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or completion of at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study at AQF Diploma equivalent or higher
  • Language of instruction must be English
  • Must be studied in one of the following countries: American Samoa, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia and Zimbabwe
SCU Preparing for Success ProgramCompletion of SCU's Preparing for Success program 
Overseas qualificationsFor overseas qualifications, contact SCU Admissions Office on 1800 626 481 or admissions@scu.edu.au 
Other qualifications

For further information, visit the Southern Cross University website.

Contact SCU Admissions Office on 1800 626 481 or admissions@scu.edu.au.

 

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