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.
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.
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 | 75 overall (min. 66 in reading and writing, 82 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| LanguageCert Academic | Test must be taken at an official test centre 81 overall (min. 89 in speaking, 80 in listening, 78 in writing and 71 in reading) |
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) | Grade A* in English, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Politics, Law, Religion, Sociology or Psychology |
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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 provider studies | Awarded an AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes, AQF Diploma or AQF Advanced Diploma | |
| 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 University College Direct Entry Program | Completed program with minimum grade of distinction in overall score and Integrated Speaking component | |
| Units at non-award level at Macquarie University | Completion of four (4) units | |
| English for Academic Purposes program at an approved AQF provider | Refer to Macquarie University website's 'Other approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs' |
| 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: 94 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 | 66 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| LanguageCert Academic | Test must be taken at an official test centre 73 overall (min. 76 in speaking, 71 in writing, 65 in reading and 62 in listening) For Bachelor of Clinical Science only, the min. requirement is 73 overall (min. 82 in speaking, 78 in writing, 71 in reading and 67 in listening) |
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) | Grade A in English, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Politics, Law, Religion, Sociology or Psychology |
|
| 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 | Awarded an AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes, AQF Diploma or AQF 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 University College Direct Entry Program | Completed program with minimum grade of Credit in overall score | |
| Units at non-award level at Macquarie University | Completion of four (4) units | |
| English for Academic Purposes program at an approved AQF provider | Refer to Macquarie University website's 'Other approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs' |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 98 overall (min. 27 in writing, 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator and IELTS 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 | PTE Academic Online: not accepted 66 overall (min. 66 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| LanguageCert Academic | Tests must be taken at an official test centre 73 overall (min. 82 in speaking, 78 in writing, 71 in reading, 67 in listening) |
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) | Grade A in English, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Politics, Law, Religion, Sociology or Psychology |
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| HKDSE | 5* in English language | |
| Macquarie University College Direct Entry Program | Credit overall (min. credit in writing and speaking) |
| 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 and UG Certificates: 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 and UG Certificates: 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 and UG Certificates: 52 overall (min. 46 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) For Standard Foundation: 45 overall (min. 41 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| LanguageCert Academic | Test must be taken at an official test centre 61 overall (min. 62 in speaking, 56 in writing, 54 in reading and 49 in listening) For Standard Foundation Program only, the min. requirement is 55 overall (min. 54 in speaking, 45 in writing, 44 in reading and 41 in listening) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | For Diploma, Intensive Program and UG Certificates: English A: Literature/English A: Language and 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 and 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) | Grade D in English |
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| GCSE/GCE 'O' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | For Diploma, Intensive Program and UG Certificates: Grade C in English For Standard Foundation: Grade D in English |
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| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Diploma, Intensive Program and UG Certificates: 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 and UG Certificates: 169 Standard Foundation: 162 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKDSE | For Diploma, Intensive Program and UG Certificates: 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 | Awarded an AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes, AQF Diploma or AQF Advanced Diploma | |
| UNSW Foundation Year | For Diploma, Intensive Program and UG Certificates: 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 University College English Language Program | Minimum of Pass in overall score and Pass in Writing | |
| English for Academic Purposes program at an approved AQF provider | Refer to Macquarie University website's 'Other approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs' |
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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)
|
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. 52 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| LanguageCert Academic | Test must be taken at an official test centre 67 overall (min. 70 in speaking, 64 in writing, 60 in reading and 57 in listening) |
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) | Grade C in English, History, Humanities, Philosophy, Critical Thinking, Politics, Law, Religion, Sociology or Psychology |
|
| 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 | Awarded an AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes, AQF Diploma or AQF 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 University College Direct Entry Program | Completed program with minimum grade of pass in overall score | |
| Units at non-award level at Macquarie University | Completion of four (4) units | |
| English for Academic Purposes program at an approved AQF provider | Refer to Macquarie University website's 'Other approved English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs' |
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 | 75 overall (min. 66 in reading and writing, 82 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session onwards: Grade 6 in English A: Literature/English A: Language and Literature at higher level or Grade 7 in English A Literature/English A: Language and Literature at standard level | |
| 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: 94 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 | 66 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 5 in English A: Literature/English A: Language and Literature at higher level
OR Grade 6 in English A Literature/English A Language and Literature at standard level | |
| 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: 52 overall (min. 46 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) For Standard Foundation: 45 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. 52 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 4 in English A: Literature or English A: Language and Literature at higher or standard level |
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 | Internet-based score: 98 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) IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online test: not accepted |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 66 overall (min. 66 in all Communicative skills) PTE Academic Online: not accepted |
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: 98 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) IELTS Indicator/IELTS Online test: not accepted |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 66 overall (min. 66 in all Communicative skills) PTE Academic Online: not accepted |
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 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) IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online test: not accepted |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 66 overall (min. 58 in all Communicative skills) PTE Academic Online: not accepted |
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: 94 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) IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online test: not accepted |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 66 overall (min. 58 in each subtest) PTE Academic Online: not accepted |
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: 98 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) IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online test: not accepted |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 66 overall (min. 66 in all Communicative skills) PTE Academic Online: not accepted |
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:
For more information, visit the Psychology Board of Australia website. |
| 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) IELTS Indicator / IELTS Online test: not accepted |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 50 in all Communicative skills) PTE Academic Online: not accepted |
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 and 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 |
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