*Please note: for postgraduate programs in Translating and Interpreting AND postgraduate programs in Clinical Audiology or Education or Advanced Surgery, higher English language requirements apply.
| 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 |
Combined Universities Language Test (CULT) | Minimum 70% overall, with 17 in each section |
Cambridge English Test (CET) | Minimum B grade in Advanced English |
OR
| 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+ |
Insearch Language Centre | DEEP/AEP 10 with a minimum overall of C |
International House | 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 |
Centre for Macquarie English (CME) | Any direct entry program (General English, BPP, EAP, DEEP, TIPP, APP, DEFT) 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
*This option does NOT fulfil the English language requirements for postgraduate programs in Translating and Interpreting, postgraduate programs in Education or Clincial Audiology or Advanced Surgery.
The following tests and programs are also accepted (except for postgraduate programs in Translating and Interpreting, postgraduate programs in Education or Clinical Audiology or Advanced Surgery):
| 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 subject |
| 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 | |
A tertiary (University or TAFE) qualification of at least one year’s duration, completed in Australia in the last two years | |
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.
Students who would like to apply for the following programs need to achieve these higher English language requirements to gain entry to their program.
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE FOR TRANSLATING AND INTERPRETING |
|---|---|
IELTS (Academic English only) | Minimum 7.0 overall with 6.0 in Listening and in Speaking, and 7.0 in Reading and in Writing |
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% |
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 |
Centre for Macquarie English (CME) | Minimum overall of P in TIPP direct entry ONLY |
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+ |
Students who would like to apply for the following programs need to achieve these higher English language requirements to gain entry to their program.
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE FOR 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 |
Students who would like to apply for the following programs need to achieve these higher English language requirements to gain entry to their program.
| TEST/PROGRAM | TEST SCORE FOR POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION |
|---|---|
IELTS (Academic English only) | Minimum 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each section |
TOEFL (paper based test) | Minimum 600 overall with 55 Listening, 54 Reading, 61 Writing, 5.5 TWE |
TOEFL (computer based test) | Minimum 250 overall with 21 Listening, 21 Reading, 26 Writing, 5.5 Essay Rating |
TOEFL (internet based test) | Minimum 100 overall with 21 Listening, 20 Reading, 24 Writing, 24 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% |
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 |
Centre for Macquarie English (CME) | Minimum overall of P in TIPP direct entry ONLY |
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+ |