University of Newcastle
English language proficiency
University of Newcastle 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
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| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above |
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| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 21 in writing, 18 in speaking) | 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 | May 2013 session and onwards: Grade 4 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level |
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| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in General paper, English or other humanities subject at 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 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 | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | B- in Literature (920) | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| HKDSE | 5 in English Language or Literature in English | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or higher AQF qualification | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation Course/Newstep/International Foundation Program/Yapug/NUChance | Completion | completed since 1 January 2015 |
| ELICOS EAP exam | Higher-level Pass 4 (HP4) | Only results obtained since 1 January 2018 |
| Tertiary Preparation/ Bridging Program | Successful completion of a preparation course approved by the university as a basis for admission. Contact the university for approved programs. | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Norwegian Vitnemal: den Vidergaende Skole | Grade of 5 in English in the final year, or a Pass in English at a recognised Scandinavian University | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Swedish Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan | Grade of Mvg in English in the final year, or a Pass in English at a recognised Scandinavian University | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Danish Studentereksamen | Grade of 7 in English A in the final year, or a Pass in English at a recognised Scandinavian University | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Netherlands-Dutch Diploma of Pre-University education – VWO / HAVO | Completion of course with grade of 8 or higher | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| DAAD English language test | B pass in all sections | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above |
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| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 102 (min. 24 in reading, 28 in listening, 26 in speaking, 27 in writing) | 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 | 73 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 and onwards: Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 7 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level |
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| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in English or other humanities subject at 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 | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 191 overall (min. 191 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKDSE | 5** in English Language or Literature in English | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Successful completion of AQF Diploma or higher AQF qualification | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation Course/Newstep/International Foundation Program/Yapug/NUChance | Completion of course | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| ELICOS EAP exam | Higher-level Pass 1 (HP1) | Only results obtained since 1 January 2018 |
| Tertiary Preparation/Bridging Program | Successful completion of a preparation course approved by the university as a basis for admission and of 1 year's duration. Contact the university for approved programs. | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above |
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| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 19 in reading, 24 in writing, 20 in listening, 20 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the application for admission |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the application for admission |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 58 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the application for admission |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session and onwards: Grade 4 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level or standard level; or Grade 5 in English B: literature or English B: language and literature at higher level or standard level |
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| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | Successful completion of qualification | |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 176 overall scale score (min. 176 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the application for admission |
| C2 Proficiency, formerly CPE | 176 overall scale score (min. 176 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the application for admission |
| STPM | B- in English Literature (920) | Completed no more than 5 years prior to application for admission |
| HKDSE | 5 in English Language or Literature in English | Completed no more than 5 years prior to application for admission |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF diploma or higher AQF qualification (minimum of 1 year full-time study or equivalent) | |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation Course/Newstep/International Foundation Program/Yapug/NUChance | Successful completion of program | |
| Tertiary Preparation/Bridging Program | Successful completion of a preparation course of at least 1 year's duration and approved by the university as a basis for admission. Contact the university for approved programs. | |
| UON English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) | Higher-level Pass 4 (HP4) |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above |
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| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 24 in listening, 23 in speaking) | 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 |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session and onwards: Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level |
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| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in English or other humanities subject at 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 | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 overall (min. 185 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | A- in Literature (920) | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| HKDSE | 5* in English Language or Literature in English | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or higher AQF qualification | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation Course/Newstep/International Foundation Program/Yapug/NUChance | Completion | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Tertiary Preparation/Bridging Program | Successful completion of a preparation course of at least 1 year's duration and approved by the university as a basis for admission. Contact the university for approved programs. | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| OET | Grade B in each of the four components. The writing and speaking components must be profession specific. | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| ELICOS EAP exam | Higher-level Pass 2 (HP2) | Only results obtained since 1 January 2018 |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above. |
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| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 13 in reading, 21 in writing, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 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 and onwards: Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level |
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| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in English or other humanities subject at 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 | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 overall (min. 185 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | A- in Literature (920) | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| HKDSE | 5* in English Language or Literature in English | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or higher AQF qualification | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation Course/Newstep/International Foundation Program/Yapug/NUChance | Completion | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| ELICOS EAP exam | Higher level Pass 2 (HP2) | Only results obtained since 1 January 2018 |
| Tertiary Preparation/Bridging Program | Successful completion of a preparation course approved by the university as a basis for admission and of 1 year's duration. Contact the university for approved programs. | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above |
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| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted for nursing or midwifery Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 24 in listening, 23 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted for nursing or midwifery 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 |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session and onwards: Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at standard level |
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| STPM | A- in Literature (920) | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| HKDSE | 5* in English Language or Literature in English | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or higher AQF qualification | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation Course/Newstep/International Foundation Program/Yapug/NUChance | Completion | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Tertiary Preparation/Bridging Program | Successful completion of a preparation course of at least 1 year's duration and approved by the university as a basis for admission. Contact the university for approved programs. | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| OET | Grade B in each of the four components. The writing and speaking components must be profession specific. | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above |
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| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 60 (min. 13 in reading, 12 in listening, 18 in speaking and 21 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 50 overall (min. 50 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Cambridge English Scale Score | 169 overall (min. 169 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | Grade 3 in English A: literature or English A: language and literature at higher level or standard level; or Grade 4 in English B: higher level or standard level |
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| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 169 overall (min. 169 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | C- in Literature (920) | Only results obtained within 5 years of application for admission |
| HKDSE | 4 in English Language or Literature in English | Only results obtained within 5 years of application for admission |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or higher AQF qualification | |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation/Open Foundation Extended/ Newstep/Yapug/NUChance | Completion | |
| ELICOS EAP exam English Language Bridging Program Advanced (EAP) |
Entry-level Pass (EP) | |
| Tertiary Preparation/Bridging Program (Australian University affiliated) | Successful completion of an Australian preparation course approved by the university as a basis for admission. Contact the university for approved programs. |
Only results obtained within 5 years of application for admission |
| Norwegian Vitnemal: den Vidergaende Skole | Grade of 4 in English in the final year, or a Pass in English at a recognised Scandinavian University | Only results obtained within 5 years of application for admission |
| Swedish Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan | Grade of C in English in the final year, or a Pass in English at a recognised Scandinavian University | Only results obtained within 5 years of application for admission |
| Danish Studentereksamen | Grade of 9 in English Level B or grade 6 in English Level A in the final year, or a Pass in English at a recognised Scandinavian University | Only results obtained within 5 years of application for admission |
| Netherlands-Dutch Diploma of Pre-University education – VWO | Completion of course with grade of 7 or higher for English | Only results obtained within 5 years of application for admission |
| DAAD English language test | B pass in 2 sections, C in other 2 | Only results obtained within 5 years of application for admission |
Postgraduate
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| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above |
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| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 102 (min. 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 28 in listening, 26 in speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7.5 overall (min. 7.0 in reading and writing, and min. 8.0 in speaking and listening) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 73 overall (min. 76 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language & literature at higher level, or Grade 7 in English A: literature or English A: language & literature at standard level |
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| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in English or other humanities subject at 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 | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 191 overall (min. 191 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| HKDSE | 5** in English Language or Literature in English | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Successful completion of AQF Advanced Diploma or higher AQF qualification | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation Course/Newstep/International Foundation Program | Completion | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| ELICOS EAP exam | Higher level Pass 1 (HP1) | Only results obtained since 1 January 2018 |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Australian tertiary study | Successful completion of a minimum of 1 year of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) at the bachelor degree level (AQF 7) or above |
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| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 24 in reading, 27 in writing, 24 in listening, 23 in speaking) | 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 |
| International Baccalaureate | May 2013 session and onwards: Grade 5 in English A: literature or English A: language & literature at higher level OR Grade 6 in English A: literature or English A: language & literature at standard level |
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| GCE 'A' Levels (from UK or Singapore) | C pass in English or other humanities subject at 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 | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | 185 overall (min. 185 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| STPM | A– in Literature (920) | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| HKDSE | 5* English Language or Literature in English | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Advanced Diploma or higher AQF qualification Completed AQF Level 6 (Advanced Diploma) | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| University of Newcastle Open Foundation Course/English Language Certificate/Newstep/International Foundation Program | Completion | Completed since 1 January 2015 |
| ELICOS EAP exam | Higher level Pass 2 (HP2) | Only results obtained since 1 January 2018 |
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