UTS College has English language proficiency requirements for all its courses for all students. Please check the requirements that apply to you. Note: these requirements may apply to you, even if you are not an international student. English requirements for the UTS Cambridge Accelerator can be found on the UTS Cambridge Accelerator course page.
Acceptable English test results
| | UTS Foundation Studies (3 semester program) | UTS Foundation Studies (2 semester program) | ALL Extended Diplomas (4 semesters) | ALL Standard Diplomas (3 semesters) | ALL Accelerated Diplomas (2 semesters) | ALL Standard PreMaster's Programs (2 semester program) | ALL Accelerated PreMaster's Programs(1 semester program) |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 overall with minimum 5.0 in writing | 5.5 overall with minimum 5.0 in all bands | 5.5 overall with minimum 5.0 in all | 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing | 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing | 6.0 overall with 6.0 in writing | 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing |
| TOEFL - IBT | 58 with 16 in writing | 58 with 16 in writing | 58 with 16 in writing | 72 writing 21 | 72 writing 21 | 72 with 21 in writing | 79-93 with 21 in writing |
| UTS College English | AE3 with pass grade | AE3 with pass grade | AE3 with pass grade | AE4 with pass grade | AE4 with pass grade | AE4 with pass grade | AE5 with pass grade |
| Pearson Test of English PTE (Academic) | Overall 46, writing 38 | Overall 46, minimum 38 for speaking, listening, reading and writing | Overall 46, minimum 38 for speaking, listening, reading and writing | Overall 54, minimum 54 for speaking, listening, reading and writing | Overall 54, minimum 54 for speaking, listening, reading and writing | Overall 54, minimum 54 for speaking, listening, reading and writing | Overall 58-64, writing 54 |
| C1 Advanced (formerly known as CAE) | | | 162 (no band less than 154) | 169 (writing 169) | 169 (writing 169) | 169 (writing 169) | 176-184 with a writing score of 169 |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)) | | | 162 (no band less than 154) | 169 (writing 169) | 169 (writing 169) | 169 (writing 169) | 176-184 with a writing score of 169 |
In addition to high stakes English tests including IELTS, TOEFL-iBT, PTE(Academic) C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency, the following alternative English language qualifications are accepted for entry to courses offered by UTS College.
a. holding an assessable qualification undertaken in English
You satisfy the UTS College English language requirements if you have an assessable qualification that was undertaken in English from one of the following countries:
- American Samoa
- Australia
- Botswana
- Canada
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Guyana
- Ireland
| - Jamaica
- Kenya
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- New Zealand
- Nigeria
- Papua New Guinea
- Singapore
| - Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland)
- United States of America
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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What is an assessable qualification?
Assessable qualifications from the countries listed above that may be accepted as satisfying English proficiency include:
- senior secondary studies comparable to the NSW HSC
- one full year of Australian or comparable tertiary studies, including RATE associate diploma and advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree and postgraduate studies
- comparable AQF diploma and advanced diploma
- Australian or comparable non-award studies and tertiary preparation courses, with a full-time equivalence of one year.
b. completed an acceptable qualification taught in English
If you do not have an assessable qualification from one of the above countries, but have successfully completed no less than the equivalent of one year full-time study of a UTS-recognised, government-accredited, public or private secondary/post-secondary course that is taught in English equivalent to the level of Australian Year 12 or higher, you can satisfy the UTS College English language requirement by providing an official document from your institution on the institution letterhead certifying that the medium of instruction for your qualification was English.
What is an acceptable qualification?
Acceptable assessable courses of study include:
- senior secondary studies comparable to the NSW HSC
- one full year of Australian or comparable tertiary studies, including RATE associate diploma and advanced diploma, associate degree, bachelor’s degree and postgraduate studies
- comparable AQF diploma and advanced diploma
- Australian or comparable non-award studies and tertiary preparation courses.
Note: an exemption of a high stakes English test will only be granted where the studies for which the exemption is granted were complete within the last two years.
c. completed another acceptable qualification or program in English
The following are also recognised by UTS College as meeting English language requirements:
| Qualification | Level of attainment |
| UTS College Academic English Level 5 (AEL5) | ‘Pass’ for courses with an English language admission requirement of IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing. |
| UTS College Academic English Level 4 (AEL4) | ‘Pass’ for courses with an English language admission requirement of IELTS 6.0 with 6.0 in writing. |
| UTS College Academic English Level 3 (AEL3) | ‘Pass’ for courses with an English language admission requirement of IELTS 5.5 with 5.0 in writing and IELTS 5.5 with 5.0 in all bands. |
| GCE A levels | E (English Language, Literature in English). |
| GCE AS levels | C (General Paper, English Language, Language & Literature, Literature in English). |
| GCE O levels Cambridge | C (English or Literature in English subjects). |
| GCSE (Awarded by AQA, OCR, Pearson and WJEC) | English Grade 5. |
| IGCSE | D (Literature in English, First language English 0522, First Language English 0500 - where the speaking and listening component has been completed, a Grade 3 is required). |
| IGCSE | C (Subject: ESL). |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | - Program taught in English: No English subject required if the IB academic requirement is met.
- Program taught in a language other than English: Complete English A Literature or English A Language and Literature at Standard or Higher Level; OR English B at Higher Level with a Grade 3 or more; English B at Standard Level with a Grade 4 or more.
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| Singapore A levels | No further English requirements if students have undertaken an assessable qualification in English and met the relevant academic entry requirements. |
| Singapore Cambridge O levels | Grade D in O level English. |
| Sri Lankan GCE A levels | C in English. |
| Sri Lankan GCE O levels | C in English or Appreciation of Literacy Texts or English Language. |
| Australian TAFE (NSW) | Certificate IV in English for Academic Purposes (EAP). |
| Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination | Level 3 or above in the core subject English. |
| Sweden Year 12 Examination | Grade of VG (4.0) for English. |