At Holmesglen, we’re committed to helping you succeed in your studies.
All applicants for our Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education courses must show they meet Holmesglen’s English Language Entry Requirements.
To meet Holmesglen's English language entry requirements, you will need to obtain the required scores on one of the following English language tests.
In the table below, you can check whether you are eligible by looking at:
Requirements may vary by course.
The English language requirements vary depending on the course you apply for. Expand the sections below to view the accepted English language tests and minimum scores for VET courses, higher education, early childhood education and nursing programs.
(Excludes Holmesglen Nursing Diploma)
| Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 Overall |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 50 Overall |
| TOEFL IBT | 64 Overall |
| Cambridge English (Certificate in Advanced English – C1 Advanced) | 169 Overall |
| Occupational English Test | Not accepted |
(Excludes Holmesglen Nursing Degree, and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education)
| Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 Overall |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 50 Overall |
| TOEFL IBT | 64 Overall |
| Cambridge English (Certificate in Advanced English – C1 Advanced) | 169 Overall |
| Occupational English Test | Not accepted |
| Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 Overall (with no band less than 6.0) |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 55 Overall (with a minimum of 55 in all four communicative skills) |
| TOEFL IBT | 79 Overall Writing: 24 Reading: 19 Listening: 20 Speaking: 20 |
| Cambridge English (Certificate in Advanced English – C1 Advanced) | 176 Overall (with no band less than 169) |
| Occupational English Test | Not accepted |
| Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 Overall Listening: 7 Reading: 7 Speaking: 7 Writing: 6.5 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) | 63 Overall Listening: 58 Reading: 59 Speaking: 76 Writing: 60 |
| TOEFL IBT | 91 Overall Listening: 22 Reading: 22 Writing: 23 Speaking: 24 |
| Cambridge English | Cambridge (C1 Advanced)
178 Overall Listening: 175 Reading: 179 Speaking: 194 Writing: 180 OR
Cambridge (C2 Proficiency)
185 Overall Listening: 185 Reading: 185 Speaking: 185 Writing: 176 |
| Occupational English Test (OET) | Listening: 350 Reading: 360 Speaking: 360 Writing: 350 |
English language test requirements do not apply if you are a citizen of, and you hold a valid passport issued by, one or more of the following countries (this does not apply to Nursing program applicants)
If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements listed in the table above, you may still be able to study at Holmesglen by completing an approved English language program first (this does not apply for Nursing program applicants). These pathway options can help you prepare for your course.
| Test name | Minimum test score, if principal course is accompanied by at least: 10 weeks of an ELICOS program; or A standard foundation program; or An extended foundation program | Minimum test score, if principal course is accompanied by at least 20 weeks of ELICOS. |
|---|---|---|
| C1 Advanced | Overall band score 162 | Overall band score 154 |
| IELTS Academic | Overall band score of 5.5 | Overall band score of 5.0 |
| OET | OET Grade of at least B with scores between 380 – 399 (inclusive) | OET Grade of at least B with scores between 350 – 379 (inclusive) |
| PTE Academic | Overall band score of 42. | Overall band score of 36. |
| TOEFL iBT | Overall band score of 46. | Overall band score of 35. |
Holmesglen accepts IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English and OET.
Yes. Requirements may vary by course, so you should check the specific course page for details.
You may be able to complete an approved English language program first. This does not apply to Nursing program applicants.
Yes. Diploma of Nursing and Bachelor of Nursing applicants must meet specific Nursing English language requirements.
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