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English language requirements
When you come to study and train at TAFE Queensland, your classes, training and assessments will be in English, so it’s important to understand the minimum English language requirements before you apply.
All applicants are required to demonstrate English language proficiency prior to admission. The level of proficiency required varies by course and is detailed in each course brochure under “Important Information” section:
Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma*, and Advanced Diploma:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Overall score of 6.0, with no individual band score below 5.5.
Associate degree Level Courses:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and no other skill below 5.5.
Bachelor* Level Courses:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with no individual score below 6.0.
Postgraduate Courses:
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with no individual score below 6.0.
*Some courses may have higher IELTS (Academic) requirements than the minimum stated above and may include specific sub-score requirements.
Please check the relevant course brochure for full details on the English language entry requirements for your chosen course.
The following table details the equivalent English language test scores to the required IELTS levels. Applicants are required to meet at least one of the English language entry requirements listed in the equivalencies table below.
If you don't meet the any of the above listed requirements, you may enrol in one of our intensive English language courses. Please contact us for course options.
Don’t have formal recognised English test?
Students who have not completed an internationally recognised and standardised English Test can complete the Placement Test under agent’s supervision, and apply to undertake a course of ELICOS study as an alternative entry pathway.
The Placement Test cannot be used for direct entry to VET Programs at TAFE Queensland; test is used to gain an idea of the student’s current English level to suggest how many weeks of ELICOS a student requires to meet their study needs. To enter VET Program students will need to provide evidence of a formal test.
To find out how and where you can take the Placement Test, please contact International Course Advisers.
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