Qualifications Accepted as Satisfying Curtin University’s Minimum English

Entry Requirements

Date last updated: 5 September 2013

Qualifications listed in this document satisfy Curtin University’s minimum

English requirements; some courses may require a higher level of English
for entry and some courses may not accept all qualifications or tests listed
in this document.

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Previous Tertiary Education

1. Successful completion of the full first year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised University in Cannada, New
Zealand, United Kingdom or the United States of America.

2. Successful completion of a Bachelor degree course from a recognised University which is assessed as
comparable to the educational level of an Australian Bachelor degree in which English is listed as the sole language
of instruction in the International Handbook of Universities or the World Higher Education Database.

Secondary Education
1. General Certificate of Secondary Education Ordinary level English, English Literature, English Language,
First Language English, English General Paper or English as Second Language with a Grade of C or better from a
United Kingdom examination authority (CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA, WJEC or CCEA).

2. General Certificate of Education Advanced Subsidiary level English, English Literature, English Language,
First Language English, English General Paper or English as Second Language with a Grade of C or better from a
United Kingdom examination authority (CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA, WJEC or CCEA).

3. General Certificate of Education Advanced level English, English Literature, English Language, First
Language English, English General Paper or English as Second Language with a Grade of E or better from a United
Kingdom examination authority (CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA, WJEC or CCEA).

4. General Certificate of Education, Advanced Ordinary level Additional English offered by the Joint
Matriculation Board (JMB) with a Grade of C or better.

5. Certificate of Secondary Education English Language with a Grade of 1.

6. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - a grade of 4 or above in English A: Literature (English A1) or
English A: Language and Literature (English A2) at Standard Level or Higher Level, or English B at Higher Level.

English Language Tests

Important notes:
 Test result is valid for two years from date of testing, however may be used for entry until the next immediate
semester intake.
 The following Band scores will satisfy Curtin’s minimum English requirements for Undergraduate or
Postgraduate courses. Some courses may require higher scores, refer to www.courses.curtin.edu.au for
individual course requirements.

Tests Minimum Required Score/Grade for

Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses

IELTS (International English Language Test) Listening 6.0

Academic Test Reading 6.0
Writing 6.0
Speaking 6.0
Overall 6.5
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) Requirement From 2014 Admission:
Listening 50
Reading 50
Speaking 50
Writing 50
Overall score 58
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Requirement From 2014 Admission:
iBT (Internet Based Test) Reading: 13
Listening: 13
Speaking: 18

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 Writing: 21
Overall score 79
Occupational English Test (OET) Listening B
Reading B
Writing B
Speaking B
Cambridge English: Proficiency/Certificate of 60
Proficiency in English (CPE)

Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate in 58

Advanced English (CAE)

Cambridge English: First /First Certificate in English 80

(FCE)

Australia
All States
English Language Courses

The programs and institutions listed below are currently under review, unless otherwise stated, the recorded result
will satisfy the minimum Undergraduate and Postgraduate English requirements only, some courses may require a
higher level. Not all courses accept English Language programs and may require the results from a recognised
English Language test for entry. Contact the University Admission Centre for further information.

1. Navitas English, Academic English Level 3 with a minimum grade of 65% (Formerly Australian College of
English and Australian Centre for Languages).

2. Australian Pacific College, English for Academic Purposes - Advanced (EAP – A) with a minimum grade of B+.

3. International House Sydney, English for Academic Purposes 2 with a minimum grade 85% (34/40).

4. Universal English Centre, Academic English 4 with minimum grade of A.

5 Sydney English Language Centre (SELC), English for Academic Purposes Advanced with a minimum grade
of 75.

6. Kaplan International College (Australia), completion of EAP 2 with a minimum grade 75 (Formerly Aspect
College).

7. Uniworld English College (Sydney), English for Tertiary Entrance (EAP) course with an overall grade of B for
Undergraduate courses (Valid until December 2013 only).

8. Uniworld English College (Sydney), English for Tertiary Entrance (EAP) course with an overall grade of A for
Postgraduate courses (Valid until December 2013 only).

9. Phoenix Academy, Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes (91459NSW) with a minimum grade of
COM (65%).

English Language Tests

Important notes:
 Test result is valid for two years from date of testing, however may be used for entry until the next immediate
semester intake.
 The following Band scores will satisfy Curtin’s minimum English requirements for Undergraduate or
Postgraduate courses. Some courses may require higher scores, refer to www.courses.curtin.edu.au for
individual course requirements.

1. Combined Universities Language Test (CULT) with an overall grade of 70 with a minimum of 17 in each
section.

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2. Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Written English component:

New STAT format from 1 May 2010: 140

Previous STAT format between 1996 to April 2010: 145
Where only the Written English component was taken, results are valid for two years from the date of testing,
however maybe used for entry until the next immediate semester intake.

3. Curtin University Test of English (CUTE) with a minimum Band of B. CUTE is no longer available for
onshore applicants from June 2012.

Membership or Registration
1. Current membership with the;
Australian Society of Accountants
Institute of Chartered Accountants
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators

2. Current registration as a health professional listed on the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
(AHPRA) at www.ahpra.gov.au this includes those registered as a Chiropractor, Dental Practitioner, Medical
Practitioner, Midwife, Registered or Enrolled Nurse, Optometrist, Osteopath, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist
or Psychologist.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)

1. Completion of a Diploma, Associate Diploma or Advanced Diploma accredited under the Australian
Qualifications Framework (AQF) at a registered training organisation and listed on the www.aqf.edu.au or the
www.training.gov.au websites

2. A pass in four of the following TAFE Communication modules:

Presenting Information
Writing Skills for Work
Presenting Reports
Writing Technical Documents
Writing in Plain English
Writing Workplace Documents

Tertiary Education

1. Successful completion of the full first semester (0.5 of an Equivalent Fulltime Student Load; EFTSL) of a
tertiary degree at a recognised Australian University; or from a Non Self Accrediting Higher Education Institution
approved under the Australian Qualifications Framework to provide Undergraduate degrees.

2. Successful completion of an Australian University English Language Bridging program of one semester
(Approximately 12 weeks) full-time in duration or more, which satisfies the English entry requirements to Degree
level courses at the host universities. This includes Curtin University’s English Language Bridging/Enabling
(ELB/ELE) course.

3. Completion of the Curtin University units; Intercultural Communication 141 and 142 with a minimum score of
65% or completion of Communication & Cultural Studies: Cultures, Identities, Texts 111 or 112, Communication
Skills (Academic Purposes) 111 or Ed 218 Effective Communication with a minimum score of 50%

Secondary Education

ACT

1. English is not required from the ACT as long as the ACT Year 12 Certificate is being used as the basis of
Admission. Otherwise a scaled mark of 125 or higher in T Level English, World Literature or English as a Second
Language will satisfy Curtin's English requirements.

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New South Wales

1. A scaled mark of 50 (band 2) or higher in 2 Unit English (Standard or Advanced), English Extension or
English as a Second Language will satisfy Curtin's English requirements.

Queensland
1. A grade of Sound Achievement (4) or better (High or Very High Achievement) in a Queensland Studies
Authority approved subject of English, English Extension (Literature) or English for ESL Learners will satisfy Curtin's
English requirements.

South Australia & Northern Territory

1. A scaled mark of 10 (From 2011 a grade of C) or higher in 2 Unit English Studies, English Communications
or English as a Second Language will satisfy Curtin's English requirements. Prior to 2008 English was not required
from the Northern Territory or South Australia as long as the NT or SA Certificate of Education is being used as the
Basis of Admission.

Tasmania

1. English is not required from Tasmania as long as the Tasmanian Certificate of Education is being used as
the basis of Admission. Otherwise an overall result of Satisfactory Achievement or better (Commendable, High or
Excellent Achievment) in English Studies, English Communications, English Writing or English as a Second
Language will satisfy Curtin's English requirements.

Victoria

1. A scaled mark of 25 (50%) or higher in English, English Language, Literature or English as a Second
Language will satisfy Curtin's English requirements.

Western Australia

1. A scaled mark of 50 or higher in Stage 2 or 3 English, Literature or English as an Additional Language or

Dialect (EALD), will satisfy Curtin's English requirements. From 2008, a scaled mark of 50 or higher in TEE English
or English Literature will satisfy Curtin's English requirements. Prior to 2008, separate scores are required for English
as a Second Language (ESL) which are located at the bottom of this document. (Information on LOTE bonuses and
English concessions is availble at www.tisc.edu.au)

Canada
1. A grade of 60% or better in year 12 English from a Canadian province Secondary Education Diploma.

2. Successful completion of the full first year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised Canadian University.

Denmark
1. A grade of 7 or better in the Bevis for Studentereksamen or Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen.

Germany
1. A grade of 4 or better in the Abitur/Zeugnis der Allegmeinen Hochschulreife.

2. Completion of Certificate of Language Proficiency for Germany with an average grade of (B) or above in the
university administered DAAD English test (DAAD Sprachzeugnis fue deutsche Bewerber) and an average English
grade of three (3.0) in the final 2 years of high school (Abitur/Zeugnis der Allegmeinen Hochschulreife or
Reifezeugnis), which equals at least eight credits.

Hong Kong

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1. A grade of C or better in Use of English (AS Level subject) in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination
(HKALE).

2. Prior to 2007 - A grade of C or better in English Language (Syllabus B) in the Hong Kong Certificate of
Education Examination (HKCEE).

3. From 2007 – Completion of the English Language subject in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education
Examinations (HKCEE) with a grade of 3 or above (3, 4, 5 or 5*).

4. From 2012 – A grade of 3 or above (3, 4, 5, 5* or 5**) in the core subject English Language in the Hong
Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE).

5. Satisfactory completion of English for Senior Study (ENG200) at Centre for Continuing & Community
Education, Open University of Hong Kong (for offshore students only)

6. Completion of two or more English units with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 in each from a two or three year
Sub Degree Program from one of the following Community Colleges:

• Hong Kong Community College (Hong Kong Polytechnic University)

• School of Continuing and Professional Studies (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
• Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (The Chinese University of Hong Kong)
• College of International Education (Hong Kong Baptist University)
• Community College (City University of Hong Kong)

Malaysia
1. A grade of C6 or better in Bahasa Inggeris (1119) from the Malaysian Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).

Netherlands
1. A pass in the English component of the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO).

New Zealand
1. A minimum of 8 achieved credits at Level 2 or 3 in English, with at least 4 achieved credits in Reading and 4
achieved credits in Writing in the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).

2. Successful completion of the full first year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised New Zealand University.

3. Successful completion of a three year Teacher's Certificate/Diploma.

Norway
1. A grade of four in English from the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Norwegian Certificate of Upper
Secondary Education).

Singapore
1 A grade of C6 or better in the Singapore General Certificate of Education "O" level English. Completion of
the Integrated Program is accepted in lieu of GCE 'O' Level examinations from Singapore, including a grade of C or
better in English.

2. A grade of C or better in H1 Level General Paper or H2 Level Knowledge and Inquiry.

Sweden

1. A grade of C (Val Godkand or Pass with Distinction) or above in the Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Swedish
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate).

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United Kingdom

1. Successful completion of the full first year of a Bachelor degree at a recognised British University.

2. Successful completion of a Level 4 National Vocational Qualification.

3. For Secondary Education requirements refer to All Countries above.

United States of America

1. Successful completion of the first year of a Bachelor degree from a regionally-accredited University.

2. A grade of 3 or higher in English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition in the
US College Board Advanced Placement (AP) examinations.

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 Western Australia – English as a Second Language (ESL) Scores

Unlike TEE English, or TEE English Literature, the 'Pass' mark for ESL is not 50%. Prior to 2008,
each year the School Curriculum and Standards Authority (formerly known as Curriculum
Council) determines what the pass mark is. These are listed below.

Year ESL was Year of Cut off Score

Completed Admission (Pass Mark)
1993 1994 56.00
1994 1995 58.00
1995 1996 54.45
1996 1997 59.45
1997 1998 58.45
1998 1999 56.50
1999 2000 56.45
2000 2001 57.30
2001 2002 57.35
2002 2003 55.75
2003 2004 64.35
2004 2005 65.40
2005 2006 64.40
2006 2007 65.35
2007 2008 66.60

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