English language requirements
La Trobe now recognises the English programs of a number of institutions, please see the list of Recognised English Programs below.
Please note:
- Students are still required to meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
- Some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency. Please go to Coursefinder for further details.
Undergraduate
For students applying for undergraduate degree programs or undergraduate Study Abroad units.
| TEST |
SCORE |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic |
A Minimum overall score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 6.0. |
| TOEFL Computer Based |
A Minimum score of 213 (minimum score of 5 in essay writing). |
| TOEFL Paper Based |
A Minimum score of 550 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English. |
| TOEFL Internet-based |
A minimum score of 80 with no individual score less than 20. |
| La Trobe University International College |
English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level. |
| International Baccalaureate |
Minimum of 4 in English A1 or A2 (Higher and Standard Levels) or Minimum of 5 in English B (Higher Level). |
| Year 12 or Equivalent |
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent program may be acceptable. |
| TAFE |
Completion of at least one year of TAFE study in Australia at an acceptable academic level. |
| English as medium of instruction |
English as the language of instruction in secondary and/or tertiary studies may be accepted. |
| United Kingdom | A score of C or better in English in the Cambridge General Certificate of Education "O" level or AS level or Adv level. |
| Singapore |
A score of C or better in the General Paper in the Singapore Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) OR a grade of C or better in English Language in the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level). |
| Hong Kong |
A score of C or better in the English Language (Syllabus B) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) OR a grade of D or better in the Use of English Paper at HKALE AS-Level. |
| India |
A score of 60% or better in English in both Year 10 and Year 12 from secondary education in India. |
| Denmark |
A grade of 7 in A-level English and 10 in B-level English on the new grading scale. English as the language of instruction at tertiary level for at least one year full time (60 ECTS) is also acceptable. A grade of 11 is required if English is undertaken in Stream B Technical Pathway. |
| Finland |
High School English grade of 8 or above is accepted. |
| Germany |
Require Gymnasium (High School) or Abitur results between the range of 15-7 at (LF level) (Very Good to Satisfactory). Minimum of 6 with DAAD results indicating the upper two result range is also acceptable. English not at LF level: 10, if below 10 (minimum of 7) DAAD results must indicate the upper two result range and must not be submitted on its own. |
| Netherlands |
VWO (pre-University Education) 6 (six). HAVO (senior General Secondary Education) 7 (seven). MBO (senior Secondary Vocational Education) 7 (seven). |
| Norway |
High School: An English grade of 4 or above (Grade 0-6 with 6 being the highest). |
| Sweden |
Upper Secondary School: VG. |
Postgraduate
For students applying for postgraduate coursework and research programs or postgraduate Study Abroad units.
| TEST |
SCORE |
|---|---|
| IELTS |
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0. |
| TOEFL Computer Based |
A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing. |
| TOEFL Paper Based |
A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or better in the Test of Written English. |
| TOEFL Internet-based |
A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22. |
| La Trobe University International College |
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70%) PG1) level. |
| English as medium of instruction |
English as the language of instruction in secondary and/or tertiary studies may be accepted. |
Recognised English programs for direct entry
La Trobe University recognises the following programs offered by institutions throughout Australia for direct entry into Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs.
Some programs have higher English requirements than those listed below - please check the University's International Prospectuses for full details on English Requirements.
Please note: These are the English language requirements only, students must still meet the Academic entry requirements for their course.
| UNDERGRADUATE | POSTGRADUATE | |
|---|---|---|
| ACL | EAP: overall 55% and pass in every assessment task | EAP: overall 65% and pass in every assessment task |
| AMES International | EAP Advanced Level | IELTS and University Preparation Advanced Program |
| Australian National University (ANU) | ANU Access English Program with minimum 60% | |
| Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT) |
Certificate IV CSWE Further Study 6A |
Certificate IV CSWE Further Study 6.5B |
| Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) | EAP 3: minimum 60% | EAP 4: minimum 60% |
| Embassy CES |
EAP 3 wit a minimum of D letter grade |
EAP 4 with a minimum of D letter grade |
|
Flinders University (Intensive English |
EAP Level 6 | EAP Level 6: minimum 85% |
| Hawthorn-Melbourne |
IELTS Preparation: Completion of a 10-week course with a minimum result of satisfactory in all four sub-skills. CAE (Certificate of Advanced English): Completion of a 10-week course with a minimum result of satisfactory in all five sub-skills. IAP (Intensive Academic Preparation): Completion of a 10-week course with a minimum of C letter grade in all columns and completion of all assignments. |
IAP (Intensive Academic Preparation): Completion of a 10-week course with a minimum of C letter grade in all columns and completion of all assignments. |
| James Cook University English Language Centre (JCU-ELC) | Direct Entry 1 - EAP 2 Upper Intermediate-Advanced | Direct Entry 2 - EAP 3 Advanced |
| Matrix English |
EAP 3 with a minimum C letter grade |
EAP with a minimum C letter grade |
| Murdoch University (Murdoch Language Institute) | EAP Upper-Intermediate | EAP Advanced |
| RMIT English Worldwide | EAP Advanced 1 - complete 1B with 70% and recommendation statement | EAP Advanced - Completion 2A with 70% and recommendation statement |
| Swinburne University of Technology | EAP 1: 65% | EAP 2: 65% |
| University of Newcastle | EAP Advanced Level 1: minimum 65% | EAP Advanced Level 2: minimum 65% |
| University of New South Wales (Institute of Languages) | UEEC 10 weeks, minimum grade of C+ (grade point 7.0) and minimum score of at least 20 in the writing component. | |
| University of Queensland (Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education - ICTE) | EAP Higher Intermediate: minimum 60% | EAP Advanced: minimum 60% |
| Victoria University English Language Institute (ELI) | EAP University Preparation UP2 | EAP University Preparation UP1 |
