Studying in Australia is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in a new culture and practise your English language skills. At Bond, our campus is home to students and staff from more than 90 nationalities, and our programs are all taught in English.
As part of your application to study at Bond, in addition to demonstrating that you meet the academic entry requirements for your chosen program, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English.
All Bond degrees have specific English language entry requirements, and you must provide formal documentary evidence of English language proficiency. There are a number of ways to provide this evidence, which are outlined below. If you provide evidence that fits under more than one category, then we'll use the most recent evidence for your admission.
If you have successfully completed secondary education (equivalent to Australian Senior Certificate of Education), and it was taught and assessed in English in one of the following countries, you are not required to submit an English language test with your application:
American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Cameroon, Cook Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana*, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya*, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria*, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
* Qualifications for the noted countries are valid for 48 months prior to the commencement of the Bond program.
The successful completion of post-secondary studies in English may also be accepted as evidence of English language proficiency.
I have completed at least one-year full-time equivalent at a post-secondary level
You may meet our English language requirements if you have successfully completed at least one year full-time equivalent studies at a post-secondary level (equivalent to an Australian Qualifications Framework Certificate IV or above) that was taught and assessed in English in one of the countries listed below, where English is the first language.
Please note that incomplete qualifications are only valid for 24 months and qualifications for the countries noted below with * are valid for 48 months prior to the commencement of your Bond program.
American Samoa, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada, Cameroon, Cook Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana*, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya*, Kiribati, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Maldives, Mauritius, Namibia, Nauru, New Zealand, Nigeria*, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
I have completed at least one semester full-time equivalent at a post-secondary level
For entry to programs with an IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, applicants can demonstrate their English language proficiency if:
Please note this is not applicable for programs with an IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. Incomplete qualifications are only valid for 24 months.
Other studies
If your post-secondary qualifications do not meet the above criteria, letters confirming completion of undergraduate studies in an institution where English is the sole language of instruction and assessment may be considered. Acceptance of these letters will be at the discretion of Bond University.
Bond recognises a number of approved English language tests, and results from these tests can be used as evidence of English language proficiency for the purposes of proficiency.
Approved English language tests include:
Please note that approved English language test results must be no older than 24 months when the applicant commences their program.
We recognise a number of other qualifications, depending on the level of study you are applying for.
For study abroad and exchange, undergraduate, diploma and Foundation Program applicants
* (Must be endorsed by CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA or other UK authority. Independent and school‐assessed A Levels are not sufficient).
^ Applicants who have completed schooling in Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Kenya, and Nigeria must have graduated high school within 24 months of commencing their program of study.
For postgraduate applicants:
* (Must be endorsed by CIE, OCR, Edexcel, AQA or other UK authority. Independent and school‐assessed A Levels are not sufficient)
If you have studied at an overseas international secondary school that was part of an international schools association (for example, the Council of International Schools or the International Schools Association), and the full medium of instruction was English, this may be used as evidence to demonstrate English language proficiency.
For schools that are part of an accredited international association, the language of instruction may be verified on the school website.
For schools that are not members, then, you will be required to submit a letter from the principal (or other relevant school authority staff member) certifying that English is the language of instruction unless evidence to that effect is located on the transcripts.
If you have completed an Academic English Program at another Australian institution, please provide evidence of this for entry to your preferred program. Some Bond programs require the equivalent to IELTS 6.5 and 7.0 with set minimum bands.
For Bond programs requiring the equivalent to IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) and IELTS 6.5 (6.5 Writing and no other band less than 6.0):
| Academic English Program | IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent |
|---|---|
| ANU College | 60% in ANU Access English |
| Curtin English | English Language Bridging (ELB) |
| ICTE-UQ | Successful completion of Bridging English Program (BEP) a minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all 4 sub-skills. |
| Monash College | Standard 6.5 (no band less than 6.0). Advanced 6.5 (no band less than 6.5). |
| QUT International College | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2. |
| RMIT English Worldwide | Successful completion of Advanced Plus. |
| UniSA Centre for English Language | Successful completion of Academic English 5. |
| University of Melbourne (Hawthorn-Melbourne) | Successful completion of University of Melbourne English Language Bridging Program (UMELBP). |
| University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching | Direct Entry Course (DEC) English language course Letter from University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching is required to confirm equivalent IELTS score (IELTS 6-7.5). |
| University of Western Australia Centre for English Language Training | Successful completion of the Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course (http://www.celt.uwa.edu.au/courses/pathways#BC). |
| UNSW Institute of Languages | Successful completion of University English Entry Course (UEEC) with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component (www.unsw.edu.au/english-requirements-policy). |
| UTS: Insearch | Successful completion of Academic English (AE) Level 5 |
For Bond programs requiring the equivalent to IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) and IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 7.0). This does not apply to the AHPRA registered programs.
| Academic English Program | IELTS 7.0 (no band less than 6.5) or equivalent. Not applicable to AHPRA registered programs. |
|---|---|
| Curtin English | English Language Bridging (ELB). Letter from Curtin English is required to confirm equivalent IELTS score 7.0. |
| ICTE-UQ | A minimum overall grade of 5 plus a minimum grade of A in all macro skills. |
| Monash College | Advanced Plus. |
| QUT International College | English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3. |
| UniSA Centre for English Language | Successful completion of Academic English 6. |
| University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching | Direct Entry Course (DEC) English language course Letter from University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching is required to confirm equivalent IELTS score (IELTS 6-7.5). |
| University of Western Australia Centre for English Language Training | Successful completion of the Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course. Letter from University of WA Centre for English Language Training is required to confirm equivalent IELTS 7+ score. |
Our English program, offered via Bond University College, has been designed to improve your English skills ahead of commencing a full degree at Bond University. It also serves as an approved pathway into many of our programs.
Learn more about the English program, including the minimum scores and approved tests required for entry, and the pathways to future study enabled by successful completion of the program.
