English language tests for student visas
IELTS
4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0
TOEFL iBT
31 32 35 46 60 79 94 102 110 115 118
PTE Academic
29 30 36 42 50 58 65 73 79 83 86
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
32 36 41 47 52 58 67 74 80 87 93
OET
Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass
TOEFL PBT
433 450 500 527 550 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Source: Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Admission requirements
English Language Admission
Requirements
All TAFE SA award courses require a minimum
IELTS (International English Language Testing
System) score or equivalent. Depending on
the specific course, these minimum Academic
IELTS scores can vary. Most courses have
a minimum Academic IELTS of 5.5 with a
minimum of 5.0 in all bands or equivalent.
Please check the minimum score required for
your preferred course as some courses require
Special admission requirements
Some courses including Dental and Oral
Health, Veterinary Nursing, Nursing, Laboratory
Technology and Electronic Engineering have
special admission requirements including
completion of certain subjects, a specific pass
level in certain subjects or an IELTS score
higher than 5.5.
Applications for some Diploma, Advanced
Diploma or Bachelor Degree courses may need
additional assessment by the Program Group
and/or may require you to sit a test before an
offer can be made.
You should always check the admission
requirements for your preferred course on the
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