Macquarie University
English language proficiency
Macquarie 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.
Undergraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Year 12 | Award of an Australian Year 12 certificate with pass in English Advanced or its equivalent – ATAR not required | |
| Macquarie University Foundation Program | Satisfactory completion of a one-year Australian tertiary preparation program (unless the applicant completes an approved tertiary preparation program which is less than one year full-time) |
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| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 105 overall (min. 26 in speaking, 28 in listening, 27 in writing, 24 in reading) | 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 listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 73 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing, 79 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 level May 2013 session & onwards: |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | A 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 |
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| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 191 (min. 185 in reading and writing, 200 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 191 (min. 185 in reading and writing, 200 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKALE | A pass in Use of English |
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| HKDSE | 5* in English language |
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| Australian TAFE and private | Completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
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| UNSW Foundation Year | Completion of program with A- pass in Academic English | |
| ANU College Foundation Studies Program | 85% in Academic English or Advanced Academic English | |
| University of Sydney Foundation | A | |
| Monash Foundation | 80%+ in English | |
| Macquarie English Language Centre's Direct Entry English Program | Completed program with pass | |
| Units at non-award level at Macquarie University | Completion of four (4) units | |
| English for Academic Purposes program at an approved AQF provider | Completed AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes with required grade. Contact Macquarie University Admissions Office if you have successfully completed an EAP program at the following institutions: Macquarie English Language Centre Kaplan Aspect Sydney Manly Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) ELS Universal English College (UEC). |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Year 12 | Award of an Australian Year 12 certificate with pass in English Advanced or its equivalent – ATAR not required | |
| Macquarie University Foundation Program | Satisfactory completion of a one-year Australian tertiary preparation program (unless the applicant completes an approved tertiary preparation program which is less than one year full-time) | |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 100 overall (min. 24 in writing, 19 in reading, 20 in listening and speaking) |
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 |
| International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: English A2 at higher level May 2013 session & onwards: |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | 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, 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 |
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| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 185 (min. 176 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 185 (min. 176 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKALE | B pass Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 5 in English language | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | Completion of program with B pass in Academic English | |
| ANU College Foundation Studies Program | 80% in Academic English or Advanced Academic English | |
| University of Queensland Foundation | 80% in Academic English for University Studies | |
| University of Sydney Foundation | C | |
| University of Western Australia Foundation | 80% in English | |
| Monash Foundation | 80% in English | |
| Macquarie English Language Centre's University Entry English Preparation Program (Human Sciences, Arts & Sciences) | Completed program with Credit in overall and Pass in writing | |
| Units at non-award level at Macquarie University | Completion of four (4) units | |
| English for Academic Purposes program at an approved AQF provider | Completed AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes with required grade. Contact Macquarie University Admissions Office if you have successfully completed an EAP program at the following institutions: Macquarie English Language Centre Kaplan Aspect Sydney Manly Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) ELS Universal English College (UEC). |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Year 12 | Award of an Australian Year 12 certificate with pass in English Advanced or its equivalent – ATAR not required | |
| Macquarie University Foundation Program | Satisfactory completion of a one year Australian tertiary preparation program (unless the applicant completes an approved tertiary preparation program which is less than one year full time) | |
| TOEFL | For Diploma & Intensive Program: Internet-based score: 73 overall (min. 16 in speaking, 11 in listening, 19 in writing, 12 in reading) For Standard Foundation: |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | For Diploma & Intensive Program: 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest) For Standard Foundation: 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | For Diploma & Intensive Program: 57 overall (min. 49 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) For Standard Foundation: 49 overall (min. 41 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | For Diploma & Intensive Program: English A: Literature/English A: Language & Literature at standard or higher level OR Grade 3 at higher level or grade 4 at standard level in English B For Standard Foundation: English A: Literature/English A: Language & Literature at standard or higher level OR Grade 3 at higher or standard level in English B |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | D pass in English |
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| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | For Diploma & Intensive Program: not accepted For Standard Foundation: D pass in English |
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| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Diploma & Intensive Program: 169 Standard Foundation: 162 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE, only results obtained since 1 January 2018) | Diploma & Intensive Program: 169 Standard Foundation: 162 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKDSE | For Diploma & Intensive Program: 3 in English language For Standard Foundation: Top half of cohort from a band 1 and band 2 school; top third of cohort from a band 3 and band 4 school |
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| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Certificate IV (including English for Academic Purposes) or completed Advanced Certificate or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | For Diploma and Intensive Program: completion of program with C pass in Academic English For Standard Foundation: completion of program with C- pass in Academic English |
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| Macquarie English Language Centre's English Language Program | Minimum of Pass in overall score and Pass in Writing | |
| English for Academic Purposes program at an approved AQF provider | Completed AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes with required grade. Contact Macquarie University Admissions Office if you have successfully completed an EAP program at the following institutions: Macquarie English Language Centre Ability English Australian International College of English (AICE) Australian Pacific College INSEARCH Kaplan Aspect Sydney Manly Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) ELS Universal English College (UEC) University of NSW Institute of Languages Greenwich College. |
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| Other | Visit Macquarie University English Requirement page for more information |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Year 12 | Award of an Australian Year 12 certificate with pass in English Advanced or its equivalent – ATAR not required | |
| Macquarie University Foundation Program | Satisfactory completion of a one year Australian tertiary preparation program (unless the applicant completes an approved tertiary preparation program which is less than one year full time) | |
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 83 overall (min. 18 in speaking, 12 in listening, 21 in writing, 13 in reading)
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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 level May 2013 session & onwards: |
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 |
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| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 180 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 180 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Malaysian STPM | C pass in English in Literature or 6C in SPM1119 English | |
| HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
| HKDSE | 4 in English language | |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | Completion of program with C+ pass in Academic English | |
| ANU College Foundation Studies Program | 65% in Academic English or Advanced Academic English | |
| University of Queensland Foundation | 65% in Academic English for University Studies | |
| University of Sydney Foundation | C | |
| University of Western Australia Foundation | 65% in English | |
| University of Adelaide | C | |
| Monash Foundation | 65% in English | |
| Macquarie English Language Centre's English Language Program | Completed program with pass | |
| Units at non-award level at Macquarie University | Completion of four (4) units | |
| English for Academic Purposes program at an approved AQF provider | Completed AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes with required grade. Contact Macquarie University Admissions Office if you have successfully completed an EAP program at the following institutions: Macquarie English Language Centre Ability English Australian International College of English (AICE) Australian Pacific College INSEARCH Kaplan Aspect Sydney Manly Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) ELS Universal English College (UEC) University of NSW Institute of Languages Greenwich College |
International Year 12s
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 105 overall (min. 26 in speaking, 28 in listening, 27 in writing, 24 in reading) | 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 listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 73 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing, 79 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Not accepted | |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 191 (min. 185 in reading and writing, 200 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 191 (min. 185 in reading and writing, 200 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 100 overall (min. 24 in writing, 19 in reading, 20 in listening and speaking) |
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 (min. 176 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) |
185 (min. 176 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | For Diploma & Intensive Program: |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | For Diploma & Intensive Program: 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in each subtest) For Standard Foundation: 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | For Diploma & Intensive Program: 57 overall (min. 49 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) For Standard Foundation: 49 overall (min. 41 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | For Diploma & Intensive Program: For Standard Foundation: |
Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Diploma & Intensive Program: 169 overall (min. 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) Standard Foundation: 162 overall (min. 154 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Diploma & Intensive Program: 169 overall (min. 162 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) Standard Foundation: 162 overall (min. 154 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 83 overall (min. 18 in speaking, 12 in listening, 21 in writing, 13 in 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 | Grade 4 at standard or higher level in English A: Literature or English A: Language & Literature OR Grade 4 at standard or higher level in English B |
Diploma must be awarded |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 180 (min. 169 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 180 (min. 169 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Postgraduate
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 105 overall (min. 26 in speaking, 28 in listening, 27 in writing, 24 in reading) |
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 listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 73 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing, 79 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session & onwards: |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | UK A Levels: A* in English (English Language/English Literature) at full Advanced (A2) Level Singapore A Levels: not accepted |
|
| 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 |
| HKDSE | 5** in English language |
|
| HKALE | A pass in Use of English |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Internet-based score: 100 overall (min. 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing) |
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 all Communicative skills) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
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| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 100 overall (min. 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing) |
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 all Communicative skills) | 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: 100 overall (min. 20 in speaking and listening, 24 in writing, 19 in reading) |
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 all Communicative skills) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session & onwards: |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | UK A Levels: A in English (English Language/English Literature) at full Advanced (A2) Level Singapore A Levels: A in English Language and Linguistics/Literature in English at Higher (H2) Level |
|
| 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 |
| HKDSE | 5* in English language | |
| HKALE | B pass in Use of English |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 100 overall (min. 27 in writing, 19 in reading, 20 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in speaking, listening and reading) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in writing, 58 in listening, reading and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session & onwards: |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | UK A Levels: A in English (English Language/English Literature) at full Advanced (A2) Level Singapore A Levels: A in English Language and Linguistics/Literature in English at Higher (H2) Level |
|
| 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 |
| HKDSE | 5* in English language | |
| HKALE | B pass in Use of English |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 100 overall (min. 23 in speaking, 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing) |
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 all Communicative skills) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Other | As per the mandatory registration standards, you may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:
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| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 83 overall (min. 18 in speaking, 12 in listening, 21 in writing, 13 in 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 all Communicative skills) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 4 at higher level in English A: Literature/English A: Language & Literature Grade 4 at higher level in English B |
Diploma must be awarded |
| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | UK A Levels: B in English (English Language/English Literature) at full Advanced (A2) Level Singapore A Levels: B in English Language and Linguistics/Literature in English at Higher (H2) Level |
|
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 180 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | 180 | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKDSE | 5 in English language | |
| HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
| TAFE | Completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
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Location
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