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 |
CCPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | C pass |
OR
2. Study English at an approved Australian ELICOS college
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE |
|---|---|
Australian Centre for Languages (ACL) | Diploma of EAP (CRICOS Code 059619M) (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 (CRICOS Code 017829D) 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 |
UTS:Insearch | DEEP (CRICOS Code 032417K) with a minimum overall of C |
Kaplan Aspect Sydney Manly | EAP 2 (CRICOS Code 042714G) (over 8 weeks) with a minimum overall of 75% |
Milton College | EAP (CRICOS Code 062480K) (10 weeks) with a minimum overall of P |
Sydney English Language Centre (SELC) | Advanced Level EAP 1 (CRICOS Code 030266C) (12 weeks) with a minimum overall of 75% |
Universal English College (UEC) | EAP (CRICOS Code 062713J) (8 weeks) with a minimum overall of A |
University of NSW Institute of Languages | UEEC, EAP (CRICOS Code 043923A) 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) |
CCPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English) | C pass |
| 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 or completed Advanced Certificate. This includes a completed AQF Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | |
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 any program in Education or Translating and Interpreting need to achieve higher English language requirements as outlined below.
| 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% |
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 programs in Advanced Medicine and Clinical Audiology need to achieve these higher English language requirements.
| 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 Master of Arts in English Literature 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 |