English language proficiency
Charles Darwin University recognises a number of English language tests as proof of English language proficiency. These are set out in the following tables, together with the minimum results required.
Highlighted English language proficiency requirements have been updated since applications opened. Confirm all requirements with Charles Darwin University.
Make sure you also read about qualifications that usually satisfy ELP.
Undergraduate
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, speaking, reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| OET | 350 (previously grade B) in each subtest | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Charles Darwin University assumes domestic applicants applying to these courses are proficient in the English language. Therefore, these applicants do not need to prove their proficiency.
International Year 12s
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, speaking, reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 79 (min. 22 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 58 in listening, speaking, reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Other | Completion of 2 years of study in Australia or an English speaking country |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 23 in reading, listening and speaking, 25 in writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, speaking, reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 22 in reading, listening, speaking and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 7 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 58 in listening, speaking, reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 80 (min. 22 in reading, listening, speaking and writing)
|
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall (min. 6.5 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall (min. 58 in listening, speaking, reading and writing) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| Other | Completion of 2 years of study in the last five years at Certificate IV and above from Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada or the Republic of Ireland. |
Postgraduate
You must also satisfy the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council’s English language proficiency requirements.
| Test/Qualification | Minimum result required | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test: not accepted Paper-based score: not accepted Internet-based score: 94 (min. 27 in writing, 24 in reading and listening, 23 in speaking) |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| IELTS | IELTS Indicator online test: not accepted 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest) |
Only Academic version results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| PTE Academic | 65 overall (min. 65 in listening, speaking, reading and writing) | Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
| OET | 350 (previously grade B) in each subtest |
Only results obtained within 2 years of the course start date |
Charles Darwin University assumes domestic applicants applying to these courses are proficient in the English language. Therefore, these applicants do not need to prove their proficiency.
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