ENGLISHLANGUAGE
PATHWAYS TOUQ
If you meet
all the academic entry
requirements
for your UQ program (see
program details on pages 28-55), but need
further English language training, then you
are eligible to undertake an English language
pathway.
English language pathway students
receive a Package Offer to UQ which
includes an offer for a place in an ICTE-UQ
English course plus an offer for a place in
a UQ program (conditional on meeting the
English language profciency requirements
for entry).
Please note: ICTE-UQ course information is correct as at November 2012
UQ Program Entry
The General English/English for Academic Purposes
(GE/EAP) Pathway
How long do I need to study English*?
Current Score
Estimate of weeks to reach
IELTS score required
IELTS
TOEFL
Paper/IBT
5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0
4.0
450 / 45
20
30
40
45+ 45+
4.5
477 / 53
10
20
30
40
45+
5.0
500 / 61
10
20
30
40
5.5
530 / 71
10
20
30
6.0
557 / 83
10
20
6.5
577 / 90
10
*This table is based on average student progress and should be used as a guide only.
ESP:BEP Entry and Exit Requirements
For UQ programs requiring Academic IELTS 6.5 (no sub-bandscore less than
6.0) OR IBTOEFL 90 (21 for Writing, 20 for Speaking, Listening and Reading)
ESP:BEP Entry
Requirement
Academic IELTS 6.0 (no sub-bandscore less than
5.5) OR IBTOEFL 83 (no score less than 19)
ESP:BEP Exit
Requirement for UQ
Program Entry
ESP:BEP completion with a minimum overall grade
of 4 (minimum Satisfactory Achievement in all four
skills).
For UQ programs requiring Academic IELTS other than/higher than 6.5
(no sub-bandscore less than 6.0)
ESP:BEP Entry
Requirement
Academic IELTS Overall Bandscore:
Not more
than 0.5 band below the specifed UQ degree
program Overall Band requirement
Academic IELTS Sub-bandscores:
If specifed for
UQ degree program, not more than 0.5 band below
the sub-band requirement. If not specifed, no
more than one band below the UQ degree program
Overall Band requirement.
ESP:BEP Exit
Requirement
for UQ Program
Entry
ESP:BEP completion with minimum overall grade of 5
(for UQ IELTS OB7 or above programs) with a High
Achievement in the nominated subskills (i.e. Speaking,
Listening, Reading and/or Writing)
IELTS (or other UQ accepted) Test + UQ Application
To apply for an English language pathway, submit a complete UQ program application to International Admissions.
You must include UQ accepted English language test results with your application. These will be used to calculate how many weeks you will need to study
English at ICTE-UQ and which of the following two English course options is right for you.
The ESP: Bridging English Program
(ESP:BEP) Pathway
ESP:BEP (10 weeks)
ESP:BEP is a 10-week course designed to develop the English language
skills you need to enter, and succeed at, UQ.
ESP:BEP entry requirements are listed below.
UQ Program Entry
To gain entry to your UQ program, you must achieve the ESP:BEP exit
(end of course) results below.
GE/EAP (variable length)
The GE/EAP pathway includes a variable number of weeks depending
on your individual English language ability. You will be tested on your frst
day at ICTE-UQ and placed in either a GE or EAP course and class level.
The table below provides an estimate of how long you will need to study
English at ICTE-UQ to reach the IELTS score needed to enter your
UQ program.
IELTS (or other UQ accepted) Test
At the end of your GE/EAP course you must sit a UQ accepted test
to demonstrate that you meet the English language profciency
requirements for your UQ degree program. ICTE-UQ administers
two-three IELTS test dates each month.
If you require further English language training you may be able to extend
your enrolment at ICTE-UQ.
20/11: REQUESTED ICTE PIC FROM
FRANCES WICKERSON
International Postgraduate
UQ Guide 2014
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