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Pearson Test of English Academic requirements

About the Pearson Test of English Academic

The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) is an approved English language test recognised by Bond University.  

PTE is a short, computer-based test that measures your English speaking, listening, reading and writing abilities. This two-hour test can be completed in a small testing centre in one of 117 countries.  

You can satisfy the English language requirements for your preferred Bond program by achieving at least the minimum PTE score. 

PTE Academic is accepted by Bond University.

PTE Online and PTE Home are not accepted by Bond University.

How do I share my PTE test results? 

With the PTE test, you can send your scores as often as you like for free. Log in to your account and download a PDF of your results to share with us.  

Please note that approved English language test results must be no older than 24 months when you commence your program at Bond.

Your PTE results  

Approved English language test results must be no more than 24 months old when you commence your program at Bond. 

Minimum required scores

The minimum test score you will need to meet depends on the program you are applying for. Some programs require higher levels of English proficiency than others. Please ensure you review the below list to find the PTE score needed for your program. This will also be listed on your program page, which can be found using our program finder.

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Undergraduate

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Requirements
Direct entry to the following programs PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online scores
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science 65 with no communicative scores (listening, reading, writing and speaking) below 65
Bachelor of Business Law 65 with no communicative skills below 58
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)  
Bachelor of Jurisprudence 
Bachelor of Laws 
Bachelor of Psychological Science 
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) 
Medical Program 
All other bachelor's degrees not in a combined program with any of the above degrees58 with no communicative skills below 50
Postgraduate

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Requirements
Direct entry to the following programs PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online scores
Doctor of Physiotherapy 

65 with no communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) below 65

Note that the PTE Academic Online is not accepted for the Master of Occupational Therapy.

Master of Occupational Therapy 
Master of Professional Psychology 
Master of Psychology (Clinical) 
Graduate Certificate in Nutrition 65 with no communicative scores below 58
Graduate Diploma in Nutrition 
Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice 
All other graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's programs that are not a combined degree with one of the above degrees58 with no communicative scores below 50
Diplomas and pathways

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Requirements
Direct entry to the following programs PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online scores 
All diploma programs inc. Diploma Preparation Program50 with no communicative scores below 42
Bond University College Foundation Program 42 with no communicative scores below 36
Bond English Program 
English Level 7 Overall 50 (Writing 50, no other band less than 42) 
English Level 6 Overall 42 (Writing 42, no other band less than 36) 
English Level 5Overall 36 (Writing 36, no other band less than 32) 
English Level 4Overall 30 (Writing 30, no other band less than 29) 
English Level 3 Overall 29 (Writing 29, no other band less than 28) 
Research

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Requirements
Direct entry to the following programs English language proficiency required 
All higher degree by research (HDR) programs65 with no communicative skills below 58

View the minimum requirements

Requirements
Direct entry to the following programs PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online scores
Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science 65 with no communicative scores (listening, reading, writing and speaking) below 65
Bachelor of Business Law 65 with no communicative skills below 58
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)  
Bachelor of Jurisprudence 
Bachelor of Laws 
Bachelor of Psychological Science 
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) 
Medical Program 
All other bachelor's degrees not in a combined program with any of the above degrees58 with no communicative skills below 50

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