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Students who have English as a second language need to meet English language proficiency requirements at specified levels in order to be eligible for entry to a program. The following are the minimum requirements as determined by CQUniversity's Academic Board and the alternative evidence of achievement pathways that are acceptable.
Academic English examination results are valid if no more than 2 years has lapsed between the final examination result date and the date of commencement of study. Each student will be assessed individually, and other equivalent English preparation, or combinations of English preparation, will be considered.
Competence needs to be equivalent to one of the following:
| Test or other English Preparation | Foundation or Diploma* | Undergraduate or Postgraduate Coursework Program or Study Abroad **Exceptions below | Postgraduate Research Degree |
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| IELTS (Academic)www.ielts.org | An overall band score of 5.5 (with no individual band score of less than 5.0) | An overall band score of 6 (with no individual band score of less than 5.5) | An overall band score of 6.5 (with no individual band score less than 6.0) |
| TOEFL (Paper-based) www.toefl.org |
527 including a score of 3.5 or more in the Test of Written English (TWE) | 550 including a score of 4.5 or more in the Test of Written English (TWE) | 600 including a score of 5 or more in the Test of Written English (TWE) |
| TOEFL (Internet-based) www.toefl.org |
Overall score of 46 with no Writing/Speaking score less than 15 & No Reading/Listening score less than 6 | Overall score of 60 with no Writing/Speaking score less than 17 & No Reading/Listening score less than 11 | Overall score of 79 with no Writing/Speaking score less than 21 & No Reading/Listening score less than 16 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) www.pearsonpte.com |
Overall score of 42 with no score less than 35 | Overall score of 50 with no score less than 42 | Overall Score of 58 with no score less than 50 |
| Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English www.cambridgeESOL.org | Overall test score of 47 | Overall test Score of 52 | Overall test Score of 58 |
* These students are required to undertake further communications and language study as part of their degree.
** There are a number of programs for which different requirements have been separately approved by Academic Board. These requirements are listed below.
A comprehensive listing of CQUniversity approved Recognised English Entry Providers (REEP) are available.
| Test or other English Preparation | Foundation or Diploma* | Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program or Study Abroad **Exceptions below | Postgraduate Research degree |
|---|---|---|---|
| CQUniversity Recognised English Entry English Providers (REEP) *** | Successful completion with a special entry level requirement as outlined on the REEP Listing | Successful completion with a special entry level requirement as outlined on the REEP Listing | |
| Tertiary Studies Foundation Program (minimum of 1 year of study) | Successful completion | Successful completion | |
| International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) (formerly ASLPR) | 3 in all four skill areas | 3 in all four skill areas | |
| Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English | A grade of C or better | A grade of C or better | A grade of C or better |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | English B Standard Level grade 5,Higher Level (A1 or A2) grade 4 | English B Standard Level grade 5, Higher Level (A1 or A2) grade 4 | |
| Germany - DAAD Or Abitur |
Minimum grade of B in all areas English results on Higher School Certificate with a grade no lower than 4 |
Minimum grade of B in all areas (No lower than 7 points in all four areas) English results on Higher School Certificate with a grade no lower than 4 |
Minimum grade of A in writing, grade of B in other areas English results on Higher School Certificate with a grade no lower than 3 |
| Austria - Matura | Minimum grade of 4 for English on Secondary Education Certificate | Minimum grade of 4 for English on Secondary Education Certificate | Minimum grade of 4 for English on Secondary Education Certificate |
| Sweden - Upper Secondary School | A grade of 3 or better (VG, or MVG) in final year English | A grade of 4 or better (VG, or MVG) in final year English | A grade of 4 (MVG) in final year English |
| Norway - Upper Secondary School | A grade of 3 or better (VG, or MVG) in final year English | A grade of 4 (VG) or better in English | A grade of 4 (VG) or better in English |
| Denmark - Upper Secondary School 2007 onwards | A grade of 9 or better in English | A grade of 9 or better in English | A grade of 9 or better in English |
| Finland - High School | A grade of 7 or better in English | A grade of 8 or better in English | |
| Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) | Pass in English at E or better | Pass in English at grade of D or better | |
| Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) | Pass in English at grade of D or better | Pass in English at grade of C or better | |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) |
Foundation Programs Level 2 in English; Diploma Programs Level 3 in English |
Level 3 in English or better |
Level 5 in English or better |
| Malaysia - SPM - STPM | Minimum grade of C6 in English | Minimum grade of 8 in English | |
| GCE Ordinary Level | A grade of C or better in GCE O-level English | A grade of C or better in GCE O-level English | A grade of B or better in GCE O-level English |
| GCE A Level studies | A grade of D or better in GCE A-level English | A grade of D or better in GCE A-level English | A grade of C or better in GCE A-level English |
| At least two years full-time secondary study where the medium of instruction was English# | Successful completion | Successful completion | Successful completion |
| At least one year full-time University level study where the medium of instruction was English# | Successful completion | Successful completion | Successful completion |
| At least two years full-time of other post-secondary study where the medium of instruction was English# | Successful completion | Successful completion | Successful completion |
| If your first language is English, or your permanent residence is in a country where English is the official language, and you completed your secondary education or an approved undergraduate degree via the medium of English# | Successful completion within the last ten years | Successful completion within the last ten years | Successful completion within the last ten years |
| Successful completion of Year 12 secondary schooling in Australia | Minimum of 1 school year to be completed in Australia within the last 2 years | Minimum of 1 school year to be completed in Australia within the last 2 years | Minimum of 1 school year to be completed in Australia within the last 2 years |
| Successful completion of an Australian qualification recognised as at least AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework) Certificate IV (Taught in English) | Minimum period of study of 1 school year completed within the last 2 years | Minimum period of study of 1 school year completed within the last 2 years | Minimum period of study of 1 school year completed within the last 2 years |
*** English language studies will be CQUniversity approved if they satisfy the conditions of:
# Medium of Instruction for English is assessed against the Country Education Profiles on Australian Education International (AEI). English Instruction will only be accepted if AEI states that English is the language of instruction relevant to the country, education level or Institution.
Prospective students will be required to provide certified documentation to verify any of the above circumstances, including the entry testing for English Language Studies. If a student is unable to meet the above criteria, Language Programs are available at Rockhampton, Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne campuses.
Bachelor of Nurising - Academic IELTS score of 6.5 across all band scores. International students granted more than 48 credit points as credit into the Bachelor of Nursing program are required to provide evidence of an Academic IELTS score of 7 in all individual bands. PTE (Academic), Cambridge Advanced English and TOEFL equivalencies are also accepted for entry into this program:
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TOEFL
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TOEFL
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Pearson's
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Cambridge
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(Internet-based)
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PTE (Academic)
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Certificate in Advanced English
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| 600 including a score of 5 or more in the Test of Written English (TWE) | Overall score of 79 with no Writing/Speaking score less than 21 & No Reading/Listening score less than 16 | Overall Score of 58 with no score less than 50 | Overall test Score of 58 |
Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching - Academic IELTS score of 7.5 with no score less than 8 in Speaking and Listening and no score less than 7 in Reading and Writing.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Engineering coursework programs - Academic IELTS score of 6.5 with no individual band score of less than 6.0.
Bachelor of Medical Imaging - Academic IELTS 7.0 across all band scores
Bachelor of Medical Sonography/Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography - Academic IELTS 7.0 across all band scores
Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate of Water Resources Management - Academic IELTS of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0
CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD-00219C; NSW-01315F; VIC-01624D
