University of Wollongong
English language proficiency
University of Wollongong 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.
Highlighted English language proficiency requirements have been updated since applications opened. Please confirm all requirements with the University of Wollongong.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Undergraduate
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 610 Internet-based score: 110 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 24 in listening and speaking) |
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 | 78 overall (min. 72 in reading and writing; min. 75 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov. 2012 session & earlier: Grade 6 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 6 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 7 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | A* pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level Humanities subjects are not accepted |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 74 2015 and onwards: 191 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 51 2015 and onwards: 191 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
HKALE | A pass in Use of English | |
HKDSE | 5** in either English Language or Literature in English | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or University Entrance Certificate | Completion | |
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 600 Internet-based score: 100 (min. 22 in writing, 20 in reading, 18 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in reading, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 72 overall (min. 72 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 5 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 6 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | A pass in English or one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade A in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level | |
C1 Advanced, formerly CAE | Pre-2015: 67 2015 and onwards: 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 51 2015 and onwards: 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade A in Literature | |
HKALE | B pass in Use of English | |
HKDSE | 5* in either English Language or Literature in English | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies |
Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Internet-based score: 115 (min. 29 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 8.5 overall (min. 8.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 85 overall (min. 85 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 95 2015 and onwards: 209 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions | |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW or more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 600 Internet-based score: 100 (min. 22 in each subtest) |
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 | 72 overall (min. 72 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 5 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 6 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded | |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | A pass in English or one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade A in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level | ||
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 67 2015 and onwards: 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 51 2015 and onwards: 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
STPM | Grade A in Literature | ||
HKALE | B pass in Use of English | ||
HKDSE | 5* in either English Language or Literature in English | ||
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | ||
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | ||
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 75 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions | |
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TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
Occupational English Test (OET) | No grade lower than 'B' in any of the four sub-tests | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 5 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 6 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded | |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | A pass in English or one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade A in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level | ||
STPM | Grade A in Literature | ||
HKALE | B pass in Use of English | ||
HKDSE | 5* in either English Language or Literature in English | ||
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | ||
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | ||
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 65 in Academic Reading and Writing and 65 in Academic Listening and Speaking |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 575 Internet-based score: 88 (min. 20 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 64 overall (min. 57 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov. 2012 session & earlier: Grade 4 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | B pass in English or one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade B in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level | |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 58 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade B in Literature | |
HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
HKDSE | 5 in either English Language or Literature in English | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL |
Paper-based score: 575 Internet-based score: 88 (min. 18 in each subtest) |
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 | 64 overall (min. 57 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov. 2012 session & earlier: Grade 4 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | B pass in English or one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade B in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level | |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 58 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade B in Literature | |
HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
HKDSE | 5 in either English Language or Literature in English | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | |
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 500 Internet-based score: 79 (min. 18 in each subtest) |
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 | 57 overall (min. 57 in reading and writing, 50 listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov. 2012 session & earlier: Grade 3 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as 'subsidiary level') May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | D pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level OR C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade D in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level | |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade D in Literature | |
HKALE | D pass in Use of English | |
HKDSE | 4 in either English Language or Literature in English | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | |
UOW College’s English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 575 Internet-based score: 88 (min. 20 in writing and reading, 18 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 64 overall (min. 57 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov. 2012 session & earlier: Grade 4 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | B pass in English or one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade B in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level | |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 58 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade B in Literature | |
HKALE | C pass in Use of English | |
HKDSE | 5 in either English Language or Literature in English | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 65 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading And Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 500 Internet-based score: 79 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 16 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 57 in reading and writing, 50 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 3 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | D pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level OR C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade D in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level |
|
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade D in Literature |
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HKALE | D pass in Use of English |
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HKDSE | 4 in either English Language or Literature in English |
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Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
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UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion |
|
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 500 Internet-based score: 79 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 16 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 57 in reading and writing, 50 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 3 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | D pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level OR C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade D in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level |
|
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade D in Literature |
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HKALE | D pass in Use of English |
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HKDSE | 4 in either English Language or Literature in English |
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Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
|
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion |
|
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 500 Internet-based score: 79 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 16 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 57 in reading and writing, 50 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 3 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | D pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level OR C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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 |
|
Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade D in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level | |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade D in Literature | |
HKALE | D pass in Use of English | |
HKDSE | 4 in either English Language or Literature in English | |
Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma | |
UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion | |
UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
International Year 12s
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 610 Internet-based score: 110 (min. 22 in writing and reading, 24 in listening and speaking) |
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 | 78 overall (min. 72 in reading and writing, 75 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 6 in English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 7 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 74 2015 and onwards: 191 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 600 Internet-based score: 100 (min. 22 in writing, 20 in reading, 18 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 7.0 overall (min. 6.5 in reading, 7.0 in writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 72 overall (min. 72 in reading and writing, 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 6 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 67 2015 and onwards: 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Internet-based score: 115 (min. 29 in each subtest) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 8.5 overall (min. 8.5 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 85 overall (min. 85 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 95 2015 and onwards: 209 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 600 Internet-based score: 100 (min. 22 in each subtest) |
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 | 72 overall (min. 72 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 6 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 67 2015 and onwards: 185 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions | |
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TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 overall (min. 24 in listening and reading, 27 in writing, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min. 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in reading and writing; min. 65 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date | |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 6 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 575 Internet-based score: 88 (min. 20 in each subtest) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 64 overall (min. 57 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 58 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 575 Internet-based score: 88 (min. 18 in each subtest) |
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 | 64 overall (min. 57 in listening, reading, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 58 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
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TOEFL | Paper-based score: 500 Internet-based score: 79 (min. 18 in each subtest) |
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 | 57 overall (min. 57 in reading and writing, 50 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 575 Internet-based score: 88 (min. 20 in writing and reading, 18 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in reading and writing, 6.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 64 overall (min. 57 in reading, writing, listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 5 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 58 2015 and onwards: 176 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 500 Internet-based score: 79 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 16 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.5 in reading and writing, 5.0 listening and speaking) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 57 in reading and writing, 50 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 3 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | D pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level OR C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade D in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade D in Literature |
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HKALE | D pass in Use of English |
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HKDSE | 4 in either English Language or Literature in English |
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Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
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UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion |
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UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 500 Internet-based score: 79 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 16 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 57 in reading and writing, 50 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Nov 2012 session & earlier: Grade 3 in English A2 at higher or standard level (prior to May 1999, ‘standard level’ was referred to as ‘subsidiary level’) May 2013 session & onwards: Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at higher level; or Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
GCE 'A' Levels (from UK) | D pass in English at full Advanced (A2) level OR C pass in one of the following humanities subjects at full Advanced (A2) 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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Singapore-Cambridge A Levels | Grade D in English Language and Linguistics at Higher 2 (H2) level |
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C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | Pre-2015: 45 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
STPM | Grade D in Literature |
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HKALE | D pass in Use of English |
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HKDSE | 4 in either English Language or Literature in English |
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Australian TAFE and private provider studies | Completed Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes from TAFE or completed AQF Diploma or Advanced Diploma |
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UOW College Higher Education Diploma, Foundation Studies or the University Entrance Certificate | Completion |
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UOW College's English for Tertiary Studies | Completion of program with a weighted average mark of 50 overall and a minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
Secondary or tertiary studies | Successful completion of full-time secondary or tertiary studies, or equivalent qualification, with a duration of at least two years. Academic transcripts and an official letter from the institution certifying that English was the sole language of instruction and assessment must be provided. Previous study in English is considered on a case-by-case basis and does not automatically meet UOW's English language requirement. Contact the Admissions Office at UOW for more information. |
|
TOEFL | Paper-based score: 500 Internet-based score: 79 (min. 18 in writing and reading, 16 in listening and speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.0 in listening and speaking) | Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 57 overall (min. 57 in reading and writing, 50 in listening and speaking) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
International Baccalaureate | Grade 3 in English A: language and literature at higher level or Grade 4 in English A: language and literature at standard level |
Diploma must be awarded |
C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | Pre-2015: 52 2015 and onwards: 169 |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Postgraduate
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
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TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 12 in listening and speaking, 18 in reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
IELTS | 6.0 overall (min. 5.0 in listening and speaking, 6.0 in reading and writing) | Only academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
PTE Academic | 54 overall (min. 47 in listening and speaking, 54 in reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 70 (min. 17 in listening and speaking, 18 in reading and 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 |
54 overall (min. 47 in listening and speaking, 54 in reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 98 (min. 22 in listening and speaking, 25 in reading and 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 |
69 overall (min. 62 in listening and speaking, 69 in reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
---|---|---|
TOEFL |
Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 86 (min. 18 in reading and writing, 17 in listening and 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 |
62 overall (min. 54 in listening, speaking, reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |

Location
UOW Student Central, (ground floor Building 17)
Northfields Avenue, Gwynneville NSW 2500