English Language Requirements
All international students at Macquarie are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English. There are three ways that you can fulfil the English requirements for admission to Macquarie University.**Please note: for all programs in Education , Translating and Interpreting, Advanced Medicine, Clinical Audiology, English Literature, higher English language requirements apply.
1. Complete an approved language test as follows:
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE |
|---|---|
IELTS (Academic English only) | Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section |
TOEFL (paper based test) | Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE |
TOEFL (computer based test) | Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing |
TOEFL (internet based test) | Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking |
Cambridge English Test (CET) | Minimum B grade in Advanced English |
OR
2. Study English at an approved Australian ELICOS college
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE |
|---|---|
Australian Centre for Languages (ACL) | Diploma of EAP (over 8-10 weeks) with a minimum overall of 65% For postgraduate Translating and Interpreting, and postgraduate Education programs: minimum overall of 75% |
Australian Pacific College | EAP A with a minimum overall of B+ |
Centre for Macquarie English (CME) | Any direct entry program (General English, BPP, EAP, DEEP, TIPP, APP, DEFT) with a minimum overall of P |
Insearch Language Centre | DEEP/AEP 10 with a minimum overall of C |
Kaplan Aspect Sydney Manly | EAP 2 (over 8 weeks) with a minimum overall of 75% |
Meridian International School | EAP 2 (10 weeks) with a minimum overall of 85% |
Milton College | EAP (10 weeks) with a minimum overall of P |
Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) | Advanced Level EAP 1 (12 weeks) with a minimum overall of 75% |
Universal English College (UEC) | EAP 3 (8 weeks) with a minimum overall of A |
University of NSW Institute of Languages | EAP with a minimum overall of 7.0, or a grade of C+, with minimum Writing of 20 |
OR
3.
If you were born in:
American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America or Zambia
AND have at least one assessable qualification from one of the countries listed
AND the language in which you undertook the qualification was English.
or if you were not born in:
American Samoa, Australia, Canada, Fiji, Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America or Zambia
BUT you have completed senior secondary study or at least one year of full-time university study in one of these countries in the last 2 years
AND the language in which you undertook this qualification was English.
Being born in Australia or one of the countries listed does not automatically pass you for English proficiency. You must also have at least one assessable qualification from one of the countries listed.
*This option does NOT fulfil the English language requirements for postgraduate programs in Translating and Interpreting, postgraduate programs in Education or Clinical Audiology, Advanced Surgery or English Literature.
The following tests and programs are also accepted (except for postgraduate programs in Translating and Interpreting, postgraduate programs in Education, Clinical Audiology, Advanced Surgery or English Literature):
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE |
|---|---|
Denmark - Upper | B level English (only) – minimum grade of 9 |
Finland | Completion of High School with grade of 8 in English unit |
Germany | Minimum English score in Abitur (High School/two years) of 3.0 (grades 7-15) AND |
Germany | Minimum English score in Abitur (High School/two years) of 3.0 (grades 7-15) AND |
Netherlands VWO (pre-university education) | With an overall score of at least 7 in English |
Netherlands HAVO | With an overall score of at least 7 in English (after at least 1 year of tertiary education) |
Norway - Upper | IEC – 4/p> |
Sweden - Upper | Very Good (VG) |
| International Baccaulaureate (IB) | Minimum English A2 at higher level |
| General Certificate of Education 'A' Levels (GCE 'A' Levels) UK, Singapore | C pass in Humanities subjects |
| Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) | C pass in use of English |
Completed AQF Certificate IV (including EAP) or completed Advanced Certificate (including English for Academic Purposes | |
Students are required to submit test scores directly to Macquarie International as soon as they are available. An offer of admission may be made pending the receipt of an English test result if all other entry criteria are satisfied.
Please Note: According to Australian visa requirements IELTS is now the only English Language proficiency test accepted by Australian Immigration Officials in certain assessment levels. Even with an offer from a university, an IELTS test result which meets the visa requirements may need to be shown before a student visa is issued.
English language requirements for programs in Education and Translating and Interpreting
Students who would like to apply for the following programs need to achieve these higher English language requirements.
- Master of Translating and Interpreting
- Master of Translating and Interpreting with Master of International Relations
- Postgraduate Diploma in Translating and Interpreting
- Master of Early Childhood
- Master of Education
- Master of Education and Work
- Master of Educational Leadership
- Master of Higher Education in e-learning
- Master of Higher Education in Leadership and Management
- Master of Higher Education in Learning and Teaching
- Master of Special Education
- Master of Teaching (Birth to Five Years)
- Graduate Certificate in Education
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Early Childhood
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education Studies
- Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education in e-learning
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education in Leadership and Management
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education in Learning and Teaching
- Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods (ACES)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education
- Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Work
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education Leadership
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education in e-learning
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education in Leadership and Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education in Learning and Teaching
- Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE FOR EDUCATION, TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING |
|---|---|
IELTS (Academic English only) | Minimum 7.0 overall with 6.0 Listening, 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, 6.0 Speaking |
TOEFL (paper based test) | Minimum 600 overall with 53 Listening, 56 Reading, 63 Structure/ Written Expression, 6.0 TWE |
TOEFL (computer based test) | Minimum 250 overall with 19 Listening, 22 Reading, 27 Structure/Writing |
TOEFL (internet based test) | Minimum 100 overall with 18 Listening, 22 Reading, 26 Writing, 22 Speaking |
Cambridge English Test (CET) | Minimum B grade in Advanced English |
Australian Centre for Languages (ACL) | Diploma of EAP (over 8-10 weeks) with a minimum overall of 75% |
| Centre for Macquarie English (CME) | Minimum overall of P in TIPP direct entry ONLY |
Insearch Language Centre | DEEP/AEP 10 with a minimum overall of B |
International House | EAP 2 (over 8 weeks) with a minimum overall of 85% |
Meridian International School | EAP 2 (10 weeks) with a minimum overall of 90% |
Milton College | EAP (10 weeks) with a minimum overall of CR |
Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) | Advanced Level EAP 1 (12 weeks) with a minimum overall of 85% |
Universal English College (UEC) | EAP 3 (8 weeks) with a minimum overall of A+ |
English language requirements for programs in Advanced Medicine and Clinical Audiology
Students who would like to apply for the following programs need to achieve these higher English language requirements.
- Master of Clinical Audiology
- Master of Advanced Surgery in Neuro-Oncology
- Master of Advanced Surgery in Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
- Master of Advanced Surgery in Spine
- Master of Surgery in Neurosurgery
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE FOR PROGRAMS IN ADVANCED MEDICINE AND CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY |
|---|---|
IELTS (Academic English only) | Minimum 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each section |
TOEFL (paper based test) | Minimum 600 overall with 56 Listening, 56 Reading, 63 Structure/ Written Expression, 6.0 TWE |
TOEFL (computer based test) | Minimum 250 overall with 22 Listening, 22 Reading, 27 Structure/Writing |
TOEFL (internet based test) | Minimum 100 overall with 22 Listening, 22 Reading, 26 Writing, 26 Speaking |
English language requirements for the program, Master of Arts in English Literature
Students who would like to apply for the following program need to achieve these higher English language requirements.
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE FOR Master of Arts in English Literature |
|---|---|
IELTS (Academic English only) | Minimum 7.0 overall with 6.5 Listening, 6.5 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, 6.5 Speaking |
TOEFL (paper based test) | Minimum 600 overall with 55 Listening, 55 Reading, 63 Structure/ Written Expression, 6.0 TWE |
TOEFL (computer based test) | Minimum 250 overall with 21 Listening, 21 Reading, 27 Structure/Writing |
TOEFL (internet based test) | Minimum 100 overall with 21 Listening, 20 Reading, 26 Writing, 24 Speaking |