English language requirements

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.

Other acceptable English test results

	UTS Foundation Studies (3 semester program)	UTS Foundation Studies (2 semester program)	ALL Extended Diplomas (4 semester versions)	ALL Standard Diplomas (3 semester versions)	ALL Accelerated Diplomas (2 semester versions)	ALL Standard PreMaster's Programs (2 semester program)	ALL Accelerated PreMaster's Programs(1 semester program)
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
Insearch - 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

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.
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.