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International students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to a course. This page can be used as a general guide to English admission requirements.
| Test/program | Results required for direct entry to diploma programs and Foundation Program (Standard)* | Results required for the Foundation Program (Extended)* | Results required for the Foundation Program to Bachelor of Nursing pathway# |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic), including IELTS One Skill Retake | 5.5 (with no band score below 5.0)** | 5.5 (with no band score below 4.5)** | 7.0 (with no band below 7.0) |
| Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly known as Advanced CAE) | 162 (with no individual skill less than 154) | 162 (with no individual skill less than 150) | Not accepted |
| Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) | EAP 2 | EAP 2 | Not accepted |
| Pearsons Test of English Academic (PTE) | 42 (with no communicative skill less than 36)** | 42 (with no communicative skill less than 30)** | 65 - Listening 65; Reading 65; Writing 65; and Speaking 65 |
| TOEFL iBT≠ | 46 - Writing and Speaking 14; Listening and Reading 4** | 46 - Writing and Speaking 12; Listening and Reading 3** | 94 - Listening 24; Reading 24; Writing 27; and Speaking 23. |
| Pearson Versant English Placement Test^ | 46 (with no score less than 41) | 46 (with no score less than 37) | Not accepted |
| Duolingo^ | Overall 100 with no subscore below 90 | Overall 100 with no subscore below 75 | Not accepted |
| GCE O/AS Level English | C | C | Not accepted |
| GCE A Level English Language | E*** | E | |
| HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) | Form 5 English 60% for Foundation or HKDSE English Level 3 for Diploma | Form 5 English 60% for Foundation or HKDSE English Level 3 for Diploma | Not accepted |
| SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) | Overall CEFR B2 (with no component score below B2) | Overall CEFR B2 ( with no component score below B2) | Not accepted |
| VCE English (any) (Australia) | Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English | Contact us | Contact us |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | 3 in higher level English or 4 in standard level English | 3 in higher level English or 4 in standard level English | Contact us |
Evidence of English test and/or qualifications should be no more than two years old at the time of commencement at Deakin College.
International applicants who are required to obtain a student visa to study in Australia must satisfy the Department of Home Affairs’ English language criteria. This requirement is in addition to meeting the College’s minimum English language proficiency requirements. See the DHA website for more information.
* Excluding the Foundation Program when packaged with a Bachelor of Nursing.
# See Deakin University’s course-specific English language proficiency requirements for more detail.
** Students with Indian citizenship require an IELTS 6.0 (with no band score below 5.5) or equivalent.
≠ TOEFL iBT tests that were completed between 26 July 2023 and 4 May 2024 will not be accepted. During this period, the TOEFL iBT test being offered was not an approved test.
^ Accepted from government-sponsored students of select countries only.
*** Students must undertake English Language Module (LDM100) if GCE A-Level English score is below grade ‘C’.
From Trimester 3, 2024, all our diploma programs include an English language module: LDM100 Language Development Module. This 0-credit-point module is free of charge and is compulsory for international students who have not received an exemption.
Exemptions apply to students who:
If you do not meet the English language requirements you may choose to enrol in an intensive English language course at Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) to improve your English language proficiency.
DUELI offers a wide range of English language courses, from beginners to advanced levels and is located on Deakin University’s Melbourne Burwood campus.
2025 fees are A$495 per week + an enrolment fee of A$250.