Western Sydney University
English language proficiency
Western Sydney 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.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Contact the Western Sydney University Admissions Office if you have completed one of the following:
- a minimum of four years of Australian senior secondary studies but you were not eligible for an ATAR/UAI/TER
- Australian university studies where the minimum full-time equivalence is one semester
- overseas university studies where the minimum full-time equivalence is one year and the medium of instruction of the course was English. Your qualification will be assessed by the university on a case-by-case basis.
Undergraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 100 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 5 at higher level or Grade 6 at standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | A pass at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level in English (English Language/English Literature) |
|
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | A pass in English (914) or Literature (920) | |
| HKALE | B pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 5* in English Language or Literature in English | |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 70% (AND pass in all assessments) OR Completion of University Foundation Studies OR Successful completion of four diploma units |
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements. Also refer to handbook for additional information
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) |
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 each subtest) |
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 (min. 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only 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: 94 (min 24 writing and reading, 23 in speaking and listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in writing and reading, 7.0 in speaking and listening) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in writing and reading, 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 5 at higher level or Grade 6 at standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | A pass at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level in English (English Language/English Literature) |
|
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | A pass in English (914) or Literature (920) | |
| HKALE | B pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 5* in English Language or Literature in English | |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 65% (minimum 65% in reading and writing and 70% in listening and speaking) OR Completion of University Foundation Studies OR Successful completion of four diploma units |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 105 (min 24 writing and reading, 26 in speaking, 28 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in reading and writing, 8.0 in speaking and listening) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 78 overall (min. 79 in listening and speaking, 65 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 6 at higher level or Grade 7 at standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | A* pass at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level in English (English Language/English Literature) |
|
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 191 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 191 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKALE | A pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 5** in English Language or Literature in English |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 59 (min. 17 in writing, 15 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 42 overall (min. 40 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 at higher level or standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | E pass at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level in English (English Language/English Literature) D 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, 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 |
|
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in General Paper or English Acceptable CIE and Edexcel International IGCSE subjects: English – First Language, English Language, English Literature |
|
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 162 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 162 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | E pass in English (914) or Literature (920) | |
| HKALE | E pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 3 in English Language | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV | |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 4 Grade = 50% (and Pass in all assessments) OR Completion of University Foundation Studies OR Successful completion of four diploma units
|
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min 20 in writing, 16 in speaking, 11 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 at higher level or Grade 4 at standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | D pass at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level in English (English Language/English Literature) 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, 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 |
|
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | B pass in English Acceptable CIE and Edexcel International IGCSE subjects: English – First Language, English Language, English Literature |
|
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE |
169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | D pass in English (914) or Literature (920) | |
| HKALE | D pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 4 in English Language | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV | |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 4 Grade = 50% (and Pass in all assessments) OR Completion of University Foundation Studies OR Successful completion of four diploma units |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 82 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in listening and reading) |
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 listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 4 at higher level or Grade 5 at standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass at full Advanced (A2) or Higher 2 (H2) level in English (English Language/English Literature) B 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, 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 |
|
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | B pass in English Language and Literature or English Language | |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | C pass in English (914) or Literature (920) | |
| HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 5 in English Language | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes | |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 55% (and Pass in all assessments) OR Completion of University Foundation Studies OR Successful completion of four diploma units
|
International Year 12s
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 100 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 (min 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 70% (and pass in all assessments) |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min 24 writing and reading, 23 in speaking and listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in writing and reading, 7.0 in speaking and listening) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in writing and reading, 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 5 at higher level or Grade 6 at standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level |
Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 65% (minimum 65% in reading and writing and 70% in listening and speaking) |
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 for midwifery or nursing Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) |
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 each subtest) |
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 (min 65 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only 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: 70 (min. 20 in writing, 16 in speaking, 11 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 3 at higher level or Grade 4 at standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature |
Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 169 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 4 Grade = 50% (and Pass in all assessments) OR Completion of University Foundation Studies |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 59 (min. 17 in writing, 15 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 42 overall (min. 40 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 3 at higher level or standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature | Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 162 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 162 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Western Sydney, The College |
EAP 4 Grade = 50% (and Pass in all assessments) OR Completion of University Foundation Studies |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 82 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and listening) |
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 listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 4 at higher level or Grade 5 at standard level in English A: literature or English A: language and literature | Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 55% (and Pass in all assessments) |
Postgraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in writing, 22 in all other subtests) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 65% (and Pass in all assessments) |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 105 (min. 24 in writing and reading, 26 in speaking, 28 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 reading and writing, 8.0 in speaking and listening) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 78 overall (min. 79 in listening and speaking, 65 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | A* pass at full Advanced (A2) level in English (English Language/English Literature). | |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 191 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 191 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Western Sydney, The College Master of Teaching Direct Entry English Program (MTDEEP) | 60% pass overall (pass in all assessments) |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 100 (min. 27 in writing, 22 for all other subtests) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 185 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 70% (and Pass in all assessments) |
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: 100 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| 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 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 |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 82 (min. 21 writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in listening and reading) |
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 listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | C pass in English (914) or Literature (920) | |
| HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 5 in English Language or Literature in English | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma | |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 55% (and Pass in all assessments) OR Completion of University Foundation Studies OR Successful completion of four diploma units
|
General information for Western Sydney University
Location
Campus locations are: Bankstown City, Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, Liverpool City, Nirimba (Blacktown), Parramatta, Parramatta City, Penrith, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Westmead.