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English language proficiency

The University of Notre Dame 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

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Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
IELTS 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 76 overall (min. 79 in listening and speaking, 66 in reading and writing)Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
IELTS IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest)
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
OETMin. B in each subtestOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 65 overall (min. 65 in each subtest) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
TOEFL

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 24 in listening and reading, 23 in speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
C1 Advanced, formerly CAE

191 (min. 185 in each band and 191 in writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE

191 (min. 185 in each band and 191 in writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 7.5 overall (min. 7.5 in writing, 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking) Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 76 overall (min. 68 in listening, reading and speaking, 76 in writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 105 (min. 24 in listening, 24 in reading, 24 in speaking, 28 in writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
 

English Tests TakenTest DatesScore Requirements 
If you took one testTest taken on or before 22 April 2026You must meet the old minimum scores in Table 1
Test taken on or after 23 April 2026You must meet the new minimum scores in Table 2
If you took two testsBoth tests taken on or before 22 April 2026You must meet the old minimum scores in Table 1
Both tests taken on or after 23 April 2026You must meet the new minimum scores in Table 2

First test taken on or before 22 April, and


second test taken on or after 23 April 2026

 

 

Your first test must meet the old minimum scores in Table 2
Your second test must meet the new minimum scores in Table 2

Table 1 

Test/QualificationMinimum result requiredTest results accepted from one test sittings, or maximum if two test sittings in a 12-month period only if:

C1 Advanced, formerly CAE

(Paper and computer at test centre only)

185 overall (min. 185 in listening, reading and speaking, 176 in writing)
  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • You are tested in all four components in each sitting;
  • You achieve a minimum score of 185 in each components for listening, reading  and speaking and a minimum score of 176 for writing across two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any components of the test(s) for either test sitting is below 176.

C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE

(Paper and computer at test centre only)

185 overall (min. 185 in listening, reading and speaking, 176 in writing)
  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • You are tested in all four components in each sitting;
  • You achieve a minimum score of 185 in each components for listening, reading  and speaking and a minimum score of 176 for writing across two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any components of the test(s) for either test sitting is below 176.

IELTS

(Academic paper and computer at test centre only)

IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

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;
  • You achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
  • You achieve a minimum score 7 in each component for listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of score of 6.5 for writing across the two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any component of the test(s) for either test sitting is below 6.5.

OET (Health Sciences)

(On paper or computer based in testing centre, any profession-specific OET test can be accepted)

Min. B in listening, reading and speaking, C+ in writing
  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • You are tested in all four components in each sitting;
  • You achieve a minimum score of B in each components for listening, reading  and speaking and a minimum score of C+ for writing across two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any components of the test(s) for either test sitting is below C+.
PTE Academic66 overall (min. 66 in listening, reading and speaking, 56 in writing)
  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • A minimum overall score of 66 is achieved in each sitting, and
  • You achieve minimum score of 66 in each of the component for listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of score of 56 for writing across the two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any components of the test(s) for either test sitting is below 56.
TOEFL

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

Paper-based score: not accepted
 

Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in listening, reading and writing, 23 in speaking)

  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • A minimum overall score of 24 is achieved for listening, reading and writing and 23 for speaking across two sittings and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any of the test sitting sections is below: 20 for listening, 19 for reading, 24 for writing and 20 for speaking. 

Table 2

Test/QualificationMinimum result requiredTest results accepted from one test sittings, or maximum if two test sittings in a 12-month period only if:

C1 Advanced, formerly CAE

(Paper and computer at test centre only)

178 overall (min. 175 in listening, 179 in reading and 194 in speaking, 180 in writing)
  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • You are tested in all four components in each sitting;
  • You achieve the required minimum scores in each components for listening, reading, speaking and writing across two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any of component of the test(s) for either test sitting is below: 168 for listening, 168 for reading, 180 for writing and 187 for speaking.

C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE

(Paper and computer at test centre only)

185 overall (min. 185 in listening, reading and speaking, 176 in writing)
  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • You are tested in all four components in each sitting;
  • You achieve a minimum score of 185 in each components for listening, reading  and speaking and a minimum score of 176 for writing across two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any components of the test(s) for either test sitting is below 176.

IELTS

(Academic paper and computer at test centre only)

IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

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;
  • You achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and
  • You achieve a minimum score 7 in each component for listening, reading and speaking and a minimum score of score of 6.5 for writing across the two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any component of the test(s) for either test sitting is below 6.5.

OET (Health Sciences)

(On paper or computer based in testing centre, any profession-specific OET test can be accepted)

350 in listening and writing, 360 in reading and speaking
  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • You achieve the required minimum scores in each components for listening, reading, speaking and writing across two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any of component of the test(s) for either test sitting is below: 320 for listening, 340 for reading, 350 for writing and speaking.
PTE Academic63 overall (min. 58 in listening, 59 in reading, 76 in speaking, 60 in writing)
  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • A minimum overall score of 63 is achieved in each sitting, and
  • You achieve the required minimum scores in each components for listening, reading, speaking and writing across two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any of component of the test(s) for either test sitting is below: 53 for listening, 54 for reading, 60 for writing and 66 for speaking.
TOEFL

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

Paper-based score: not accepted
 

Internet-based score: 91 (min. 22 in listening and reading, 23 in writing and 24 in speaking)

  • Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date;
  • A minimum total score of 91 is achieved in each sitting, and
  • You achieve the required minimum scores in each components for listening, reading, speaking and writing across two sittings, and
  • When using two test sittings no score in any of component of the test(s) for either test sitting is below: 19 for listening and reading, 23 for writing and 22 for speaking.

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
C1 Advanced, formerly CAE

169 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE

169 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)

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
PTE Academic 50 overall (min. 50 in each subtest) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 73 (min. 18 in listening, reading, speaking and writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

International Year 12s

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Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
IELTS 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in listening and speaking, 7.0 in reading and writing) Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic76 overall (min. 79 in listening and speaking, 66 in reading and writing)Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
C1 Advanced, formerly CAE

191 (min. 191 in writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE

191 (min. 191 in writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 7.5 overall (min. 7.5 in writing, 7.0 in listening, reading and speaking) Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 76 overall (min. 68 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 105 (min. 24 in listening, 24 in reading, 24 in speaking, 28 in writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
IELTS IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest)
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
OET (Health Sciences)Grade of B in each subtestOnly 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
TOEFL

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in reading, 24 in listening, 23 in speaking, 27 in writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
C1 Advanced, formerly CAE176Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE176Only 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
PTE Academic 58 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing)Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 84 (min. 17 in listening, 17 in reading, 17 in speaking, 21 in writing)
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Postgraduate

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Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
PTE Academic 76 overall (min. 79 in listening and speaking, 66 in reading and writing) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS 7.5 overall (min. 8.0 in listening and speaking, 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 IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest)
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
OETMin. B in each subtestOnly results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
PTE Academic 65 overall (min. 65 in each subtest) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
TOEFL

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 24 in listening and reading, 23 in speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
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
C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE

185 overall (min. 185 in listening, reading and speaking, 176 in writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
IELTS IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

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
OET (Health Sciences)Min. B in listening, reading and speaking, C+ in writingOnly 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
TOEFL

TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in listening, reading and writing, 23 in speaking)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

Test/Qualification Minimum result required Conditions
C1 Advanced, formerly CAE

176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE

176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest)

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
PTE Academic 58 overall (min. 50 in each subtest) Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date
TOEFL

Paper-based score: not accepted

Internet-based score: 84 (min. 18 in listening, reading, speaking and writing)

Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date

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