English language proficiency tests for international students

English language proficiency tests for international students

Learn about the accepted English language proficiency tests and minimum scores required, based on your study level.

Accepted English language proficiency tests

RMIT only accepts the following English language proficiency tests for admission:

RMIT does not accept results from at-home or online tests.

Validity of test results

Your English language test must have been completed within two years of your RMIT course start date.

English language proficiency scores by study level

Minimum English test scores vary by study level and may differ between courses. Select your study level below to find a general guide to the required scores for each accepted test. You should always check the course page for the exact English requirements for your chosen course.

Foundation Studies, Vocational Education and Associate Degrees

English proficiency tests Foundation Studies and Vocational Education Associate Degrees
IELTS (Academic) / IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake 5.5 (no band less than 5.0) 6.0 (no band less than 5.5)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT Overall score of 50 (with minimum score of 5 in Reading, 5 in Listening, 14 in Speaking and 15 in Writing) Overall score 60 (with minimum score of 10 in Reading, 9 in Listening, 16 in Speaking and 19 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)) 42 (no communication band less than 36) 50 (no communication band less than 42)
B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) 162 with no less than 154 in any component Not applicable
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) 162 with no less than 154 in any component 169 with no less than 162 in any component
C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) Not applicable 169 with no less than 162 in any component

Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Higher Degree by Research

English proficiency test IELTS 6.5 or equivalent IELTS 7.0 or equivalent IELTS 7.5 or equivalent IELTS 8.0 or equivalent IELTS 8.0 or equivalent (no band below 8.0)
IELTS (Academic) / IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake

6.5 (no band less than 6.0)

7.0 (no band less than 6.5)

 7.5 (no band below 7.0)

8.0 (no band below 7.5)

 8.0 (no band below 8.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - iBT Overall score 79 (with minimum score of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

Overall score 94 (with minimum score of 19 in Reading, 20 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 24 in Writing)

Overall score 102 (with minimum score of 24 in Reading, 24 in Listening, 23 in Speaking and 27 in Writing)

Overall score 110 (with minimum score of 27 in Reading, 27 in Listening, 24 in Speaking and 29 in Writing)

Overall score 110 (with minimum score of 29 in Reading, 28 in Listening, 26 in Speaking and 30 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A))

58 (no communication band less than 50)

65 (no communication band less than 58)

72 (no communication band less than 65)

79 (no communication band less than 72)

79 (no communication band less than 79)
B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE))

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable

Not applicable
C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) 176 with no less than 169 in any component
 185 with no less than 176 in any component
 191, with no less than 185 in any component
 200 with no less than 191 in any component

Not applicable
C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE))

176 with no less than 169 in any component

185 with no less than 176 in any component

191 with no less than 185 in any component

 200 with no less than 191 in each component

Not applicable

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