University of New England
English language proficiency
University of New England 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.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Undergraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| First language | English is the student's first language | |
| Senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary study | Satisfactory completion of at least 1 year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level and resulting in an AQF award or an award recognised by NOOSR |
|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in writing, 6.0 in speaking, listening and reading) | Only Academic version results obtained no more than 2 years of date of application |
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 91 (min. 26 in writing, 23 in listening, speaking and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C Pass in General Paper, English or one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), 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, Drama and Theatre, World Development |
|
| HKALE | B Pass in English | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completion of AQF Diploma or Advanced diploma equivalent to 1 year of full-time study | |
| UNE Advanced EAP (EAP Level 4) | Successful completion of course |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| First language | English is the student's first language | |
| Senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary study | Satisfactory completion of at least 1 year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level and resulting in an AQF award or an award recognised by NOOSR |
|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in writing, 6.0 in speaking, listening and reading) | Only Academic version results obtained no more than 2 years of date of application |
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 91 (min. 20 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C Pass in General Paper, English or one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), 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, Drama and Theatre, World Development |
|
| HKALE | B Pass in English | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completion of AQF Diploma or Advanced diploma equivalent to 1 year of full-time study | |
| UNE Advanced EAP (EAP Level 4) | Successful completion of course |
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| First language | English is the student's first language | |
| 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) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| OET | B in each subtest | Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| First language | English is the student's first language, or primary language |
|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in reading and writing, 7.0 in speaking and listening) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in speaking and listening, 23 in reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| OET | B in each component (listening, speaking, reading and writing) | |
| UNE Advanced EAP (Level 5) | Successful completion of course |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| First language | English is the student's first language | |
| Senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary study | Satisfactory completion of at least 4 years of full-time comparable senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary study |
|
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in speaking, listening, 7.0 in reading, writing) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| ISLPR | A score of at least 4+ in each of the four areas: speaking, listening, reading and writing | Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| First language | English is the student's first language | |
| Senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary study | Satisfactory completion of at least 1 year of full-time comparable senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary study and resulting in an AQF award or an award recognised by NOOSR |
|
| Australian Year 12 or comparable overseas senior secondary study | Pass in an English language subject | |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 22 writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of date of application |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 3 in English A: Language & Literature or English A: Literature at higher level; OR Grade 4 in English A: Language & Literature or English A: Literature at Standard level; OR Grade 6 in English B at Higher level; OR Grade 7 in English B at Standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level: Ancient History/Classical Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Citizenship Studies, Communication Studies, Creative Writing, Critical Thinking (formerly Critical and Contextual Studies), 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, Drama and Theatre, World Development |
|
| STPM | C pass in 914/920 English | |
| HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or Advanced diploma equivalent to at least 1 year of full-time equivalent study or completion of TAFE Cert IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE Sydney Institute English Centre (SITEC) | |
| UNE EAP | Successful completion of course | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | Completion with C+ pass in Academic English |
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