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.
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.
Contact the Western Sydney University Admissions Office if you have completed one of the following:
- A minimum of four years of Australian secondary studies but you were not eligible for an ATAR or equivalent.
- Australian university studies at bachelor level or higher, where the minimum full-time equivalence is one semester.
- Completed overseas university studies, within the last 10 years, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 100 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 | 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) |
No other conditions |
| 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) | No other conditions |
| HKALE | B pass in Use of English | No other conditions |
| HKDSE | 5* in English Language or Literature in English | No other conditions |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 70% (and pass in all assessments); OR Completion of University Foundation Studies; OR Completion of Undergraduate Preparation Program; OR Successful completion of four diploma units |
No other conditions |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest)
IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing |
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 |
| OET | B in each subtest | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 94 (min 24 writing and reading, 23 in speaking and listening) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 | 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) |
No other conditions |
| 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) | No other conditions |
| HKALE | B pass in Use of English | No other conditions |
| HKDSE | 5* in English Language or Literature in English | No other conditions |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 65% (and pass in all assessments); OR Completion of University Foundation Studies; OR Completion of Undergraduate Preparation Program; OR Successful completion of four diploma units |
No other conditions |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 105 (min 24 writing and reading, 26 in speaking, 28 in listening) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 | 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) |
No other conditions |
| 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 | No other conditions |
| HKDSE | 5** in English Language or Literature in English | No other conditions |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 65% (and pass in all assessments); OR Completion of University Foundation Studies; OR Completion of Undergraduate Preparation Program; OR Successful completion of four diploma units |
No other conditions |
| 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 | |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 94 (min 27 writing, 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in writing, reading, listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
| International Baccalaureate | 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) |
No other conditions | |
| 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) | No other conditions | |
| HKALE | B pass in Use of English | No other conditions | |
| HKDSE | 5* in English Language or Literature in English | No other conditions | |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 65% (and pass in all assessments); OR Completion of University Foundation Studies; OR Completion of Undergraduate Preparation Program; OR Successful completion of four diploma units
|
No other conditions |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 70 (min 20 in writing, 16 in speaking, 11 in listening and reading) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 | 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 |
No other conditions |
| 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 |
No other conditions |
| 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) | No other conditions |
| HKALE | D pass in Use of English | No other conditions |
| HKDSE | 4 in English Language | No other conditions |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV | No other conditions |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 4 Grade = 50% (and pass in all assessments); OR Completion of University Foundation Studies; OR Completion of Undergraduate Preparation Program; OR Successful completion of four diploma units |
No other conditions |
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 82 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in listening and reading) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 | 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 |
No other conditions |
| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | B pass in English Language and Literature or English Language | No other conditions |
| 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) | No other conditions |
| HKALE | C pass in Use of English | No other conditions |
| HKDSE | 5 in English Language | No other conditions |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes | No other conditions |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 55% (and Pass in all assessments); OR Completion of University Foundation Studies; OR Completion of Undergraduate Preparation Program; OR Successful completion of four diploma units
|
No other conditions |
No minimum English Language proficiency results are required as these programs are Open Access
International Year 12s
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 100 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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) | No other conditions |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 94 (min 24 writing and reading, 23 in speaking and listening) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 | 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% (and pass in all assessments) | No other conditions |
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 each subtest)
IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing |
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for midwifery or nursing Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 |
| OET | B in each subtest | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 105 (min 24 writing and reading, 26 in speaking, 28 in listening) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 | 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 |
| 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 | EAP 5 Grade = 65% (and pass in all assessments) | No other conditions |
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 94 (min 27 writing, 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in writing, reading, listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | 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% (and pass in all assessments) | No other conditions |
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 82 (min. 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and listening) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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) |
No other conditions |
Postgraduate
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 94 (min 27 writing, 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 = 65% (and pass in all assessments) |
No other conditions |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 105 (min. 24 in writing and reading, 26 in speaking, 28 in listening) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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). | No other conditions |
| 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) |
No other conditions |
| 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 100 (min. 27 in writing, 22 for all other subtests) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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) |
No other conditions |
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 each subtest) IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted |
Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading) TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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 |
OET |
B in each subtest |
Only 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 |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 82 (min. 21 writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in listening and reading) Paper-based score: not accepted |
Only 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) | No other conditions |
| HKALE | C pass in Use of English | No other conditions |
| HKDSE | 5 in English Language or Literature in English | No other conditions |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes | No other conditions |
| Western Sydney, The College | EAP 5 Grade = 55% (and pass in all assessments); OR Completion of University Foundation Studies; OR Completion of Undergraduate Preparation Program; OR Successful completion of four diploma units |
No other conditions |
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.