To enrol at the University of Waikato College, you need to have a minimum level of English language proficiency (IELTS score or equivalent). You will also need to meet the academic entry requirements for your home country listed below. Entry requirements vary by programme.
When you have completed your programme at the University of Waikato College, you can progress to a degree at the University of Waikato, provided you meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.
40 credits at NCEA Level 2 with 12 credits in each of three University Entrance approved subjects at Level 2
NCEA Level 2 certificate with 12 credits in each of three University Entrance approved subjects at Level 2
Título de Bachiller - Grade 7.0 in any three academic subjects
Título de Bachiller - Grade 8.0 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 11 - 55% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 11 - 70% in any three academic subjects
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - 50% in any three academic subjects
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - 70% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Ensino Médio (Secondary Education) Year 11 - Grade 5.5 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Ensino Médio (Secondary Education) Year 11 - Grade 7.5 in any three academic subjects
Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (BCSE) - 45% in any three academic subjects
Indian Certificate of Secdondary Education Examination (ICSEE) - Grade 6 in any three academic subjects
Bhutan Certificate of Secondary Education (BCSE) - 60% in any three academic subjects
Indian Certificate of Secdondary Education Examination (ICSEE) - Grade 4 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 11 - 55% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 11 - 70% in any three academic subjects
Licencia de Educación / Enseñanza Media - Grade 4.5 in any three academic subjects
Licencia de Educación / Enseñanza Media - Grade 5.5 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Gaozhong (Senior High School) Year 2 - 65% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Gaozhong (Senior High School) Year 3 - 60% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Gaozhong (Senior High School) Year 2 - 80% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Gaozhong (Senior High School) Year 3 - 75% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Zhongzhuan / Zhongzhi (Vocational Senior High) Year 2 - 70% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Zhongzhuan / Zhongzhi (Vocational Senior High) Year 2 - 85% in any three academic subjects
Bachiller Académico - Desempeño básico or 60% in any three academic subjects
Bachiller Académico - Desempeño alto or 80% in any three academic subjects
Fiji Year 12 Examination Certificate / Fiji School Leaving Certificate – an aggregate of 165 across any three academic subjects
Fiji Year 12 Examination Certificate / Fiji School Leaving Certificate – an aggregate of 210 across any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 - 55% in any three academic subjects
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) - Level 2 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 - 70% in any three academic subjects
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) - Level 2 in one academic subject and Level 3 in two academic subjects
O Level - Grade D in any three academic subjects
O Level - Grade B in any three academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 - 70% in any three academic subjects
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Year 10) - Grade 6 in any three academic subjects
All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), or Indian School Certificate (ISC) from selected state boards (Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal) - 45% in any three academic subjects
AISSC, HSC, or ISC from other state boards - 50% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 - 85% in any three academic subjects
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (Year 10) - Grade 4 in any three academic subjects
All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), or Indian School Certificate (ISC) from selected state boards (Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal) - 55% in any three academic subjects
AISSC, HSC, or ISC from other state boards - 60% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Sekolah Menengah Atas / Madrasah Aliyah (SMA / MA) Year 2 - 60% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Sekolah Menengah Atas / Madrasah Aliyah (SMA / MA) Year 2 - 75% in any three academic subjects
Year 1 - 12 points across six subjects with 6 points from higher level subjects
Year 1 - 18 points across six subjects with 9 points from higher level subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 - Grade 12
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 - Grade 16
Completion of Kōtō Gakkō (Senior High School) Year 2 - Grade 3 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Kōtō Gakkō (Senior High School) Year 2 - Grade 4 in any three academic subjects
Kenya Certificate of Sceondary Education (KCSE) - Grade D in any three academic subjects
Kenya Certificate of Sceondary Education (KCSE) - Grade C in any three academic subjects
Shahadat Al-thanawaya Al-a’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) - 60% in any three academic subjects
Shahadat Al-thanawaya Al-a’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) - 70% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 or Form 5 Certificate - 55%* in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 or Form 5 Certificate - 70%* in any three academic subjects
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Grade C in any three academic subjects
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) - 3 points across any three academic subjects
(Calculated on the basis that A = 5, A- = 4, B+ = 4, B = 3, B- = 2, C+ = 2, C = 1)
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - 24 points across any three academic subjects
Matrikulasi Certificate - Grade D+ in any three academic subjects
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - Grade B in any three academic subjects
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) - 4 points across any three academic subjects
(Calculated on the basis that A = 5, A- = 4, B+ = 4, B = 3, B- = 2, C+ = 2, C = 1)
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - 20 points across any three academic subjects
Matrikulasi Certificate - Grade C in any three academic subjects
Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General - Grade 6.5 in any three academic subject
Título Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General - Grade 8.0 in any three academic subject
Certificate of Complete Secondary Education - 65% in any three academic subjects
Certificate of Complete Secondary Education - 80% in any three academic subjects
Basic Education High School Examination / Matriculation Examination - 60% in any three academic subjects
Basic Education High School Examination / Matriculation Examination - 75% in any three academic subjects
Secondary Education Examination Year 10 - Grade 2.4 in any three academic subjects
Secondary Leaving Certificate Class 11 and 12 - GPA 2.0 across any three academic subjects
School Leaving Certificate Examination Year 10 - Grade 3.2 in any three academic subjects
Secondary Leaving Certificate Class 11 and 12 - GPA 2.4 across any three academic subjects
Senior School Certificate / West African Senior School Certificate - 45% or D7 in any three academic subjects
Senior School Certificate / West African Senior School Certificate - 60% or C4 in any three academic subjects
General Education Diploma - Grade C in any three academic subjects
General Education Diploma - Grade B in any three academic subjects
Higher Secondary School certificate / Intermediate - 45% in any three academic subjects
Higher Secondary School certificate / Intermediate - 60% in any three academic subjects
Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa - Grade 13 in any three academic subjects
Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa - Grade 16 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 - 75% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Year 11 - 85% in any three academic subjects
Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary General Education) - Grade 3 in any three academic subjects
Attestat o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary General Education) - Grade 4 in any three academic subjects
Samoa Secondary Leaving Certificate (SSLC) - 55% in any three academic subjects
Samoa Secondary Leaving Certificate (SSLC) - 70% in any three academic subjects
Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) - 60% in any three academic subjects
Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) - 75% in any three academic subjects
Cambridge O Level - Grade C6 in any three academic subjects
Cambridge O Level - Grade B4 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 - 45% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 - 60% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Godeung Hakgyo (Senior High School) Year 2 - Grade D in any three academic subjects or Rank 7 overall
Completion of Godeung Hakgyo (Senior High School) Year 2 - Grade B in any three academic or Rank 4.5 overall
General Certificate of Education O Level - Grade C in any three academic subjects
General Certificate of Education O Level - Grade B in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 - 65% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Senior High School Year 2 - 80% in any three academic subjects
Completion of Matthayom 5 (Maw 5) - Grade 1.5 in any three academic subjects
Completion of Matthayom 5 (Maw 5) - Grade 3.0 in any three academic subjects
Lise Diploması (High School Diploma) - 55% in any three academic subjects
Lise Diploması (High School Diploma) - 70% in any three academic subjects
Tawjihiya / General Secondary School Education Certificate - 65% in any three academic subjects
Tawjihiya / General Secondary School Education Certificate - 80% in any three academic subjects
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - Grade 2 or E in any three academic subjects
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) - Grade 5 or C in any three academic subjects
High School Graduation Diploma - 65% in any three academic subjects
High School Graduation Diploma - 80% in any three academic subjects
Year 11 – Grade 6.5 in any three academic subjects
Year 11 – Grade 8.0 in any three academic subjects
All test results are valid for two years from the date of the test to the proposed start date at the University of Waikato. The requirements must be met within one test sitting or on one certificate.
IELTS score of 5.5 (with at least 5.5 in the Writing and one other band, and no band less than 5.0)
IELTS score of 5.5 (no band less than 5.0)
Overall score of 46 with a writing score of 18
Overall score of 46 with a writing score of 14
PTE Academic overall score of 42 and no band score lower than 38
PTE Academic overall score of 36 and no band score lower than 29
B grade or better with a B in Writing at level 6
B grade or better at level 6
Level 3 Applied
Level 3 Applied
ISE II with no less than merit in any band
ISE II with no less than pass in any band
B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with High Pass and no less than Pass in each skill
B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with Pass and no less than Pass in each skill
B1 & B2: overall score of 162 and no bands below 154
B1 & B2: overall score of 162 and no bands below 154
75
50
95
95
English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 1
English New Zealand Accredited Pathway Assessment Level 1
All other evidence is considered on a case-by-case basis.
NCEA Level 3 certificate with 32 credits across three University Entrance approved subjects at NCEA Level 3, and 10 numeracy credits at Level 1
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Completion of Senior High School Year 12 - 60% in any three academic subjects and 50% in Mathematics
ATAR - 60% in any three academic subjects and 50% in Mathematics
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Completion of Ensino Médio (Secondary Education) Year 12 - Grade 6.5 in any three academic subjects and Grade 5.0 in Mathematics
Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate - 50% in any three academic subjects and 40% in Mathematics
Indian School Certificate (Year 12) - 60% in any three academic subjects and 50% in Mathematics
Completion of Senior High School Year 12 - 60% in any three academic subjects and 50% in Mathematics
Completion of Year 2 of Grado de Bachiller - Grade 5 in any three academic subjects and Grade 4 in Mathematics
Completion of Gaozhong (Senior High School) Year 3 - 70% in any three academic subjects and 65% in Mathematics
Gaokao Tier 2 score (for the required score by province, please click here) and 60% Mathematics
Completion of Zhongzhuan / Zhongzhi (Vocational Senior High) Year 3 - 75% in any three academic subjects and 65% in Mathematics
Completion of Year 3 of a five-year Dazhuan (Vocational Tertiary) - 65% in any three academic subjects and 60% in Mathematics
Please contact college.admissions@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements
Fiji Year 13 Certificate / Fiji Seventh Form Examination Certificate – an aggregate of 165 across any three academic subjects and 50% in Mathematics
Certificate in Foundation Studies - Grade C+ in any three academic subjects and Grade C in Mathematics
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) - Level 3 in any three academic subjects, and Level 2 in Mathematics
AS Level - Grade B in any three academic subjects and Grade D in Mathematics
A Level - Grade C in any three academic subjects and Grade D in Mathematics
All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC), Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC), or Indian School Certificate (ISC) from select state boards (Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal) - 55% in any three academic subjects and 50% in Mathematics
AISSC, HSC, or ISC (other boards) - 60% in any three academic subjects and 50% in Mathematics
Completion of Sekolah Menengah Atas / Madrasah Aliyah (SMA / MA) Year 3 - 70% in any three academic subjects and 60% in Mathematics
Year 2 - 18 points across six subjects with 9 points from higher level subjects including 3 points from Group 5 (Mathematics)
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Completion of Kōtō Gakkō (Senior High School) Year 3 - Grade 3 in any three academic subjects and Grade 3 in Mathematics
Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination - Grade 3 in any three academic subjects and Grade 3 in Mathematics
Kenya Certificate of Sceondary Education (KCSE) - Grade C+ in any three academic subjects and Grade D in Mathematics
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Senior Secondary Graduation Certificate - 65% in any three academic subjects and 60% in Mathematics
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) - 4 points across any three academic subjects and 1 point in Mathematics
(Calculated on the basis that A = 5, A- = 4, B+ = 4, B = 3, B- = 2, C+ = 2, C = 1) Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) - 20 points across any three academic subjects and 6 points in Mathematics
Matrikulasi - Grade C in any three academic subjects and Grade D+ in Mathematics
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University Entrance Examination - pass in any three academic subjects and Mathematics
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Secondary Leaving Certificate Class 11 and 12 - GPA 2.4 across any three academic subjects and Grade 2.0 in Mathematics
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Please contact college.admissions@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements
Associate Degree - Grade C+ in any three academic subjects and Grade C in Mathematics
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Senior High School Katunayan / Katibayan (Certificate / Diploma) (Academic track) - 80% in any three academic subjects and 75% in Mathematics
Svidetel'stvo o Rezul'tatakh YGE (Certificate of Unified State Examination) - successfully complete with a pass in Mathematics
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Please contact college.admissions@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements
Cambridge A Level - Grade D in any three H2 Level subjects and Grade D in Mathematics
NUS High School Diploma - Cumulative average point (CAP) 2.0 in any three academic subjects and CAP 2.0 in Mathematics
National Senior Certificate - 50% in any three academic subjects and 40% in Mathematics
Completion of Godeung Hakgyo (Senior High School) Year 3 / High school certificate - Grade C in any three academic subjects or Rank 5.5 and Grade C in Mathematics
CSAT - Rank 6 in any three academic subjects and Rank 7 in Mathematics
General Certificate of Education (GCE) A level - Grade S in two academic subjects and Grade C in one academic subject and Grade S in Mathematics
Completion of Senior High School Year 3 - 70% in any three academic subjects and 60% in Mathematics
Completion of Matthayom 6 (Maw 6) - Grade 2.4 in any three academic subjects and 2.0 in Mathematics
Lise Diploması (High School Diploma) - 70% in any three academic subjects and 50% in Mathematics, and completion of either Higher Education Examination or Undergraduate Placement Examination
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General Certificate of Education (GCE) A level - Grade C in any three academic subjects and Grade D in Mathematics
Advanced Placement (AP) Examination - GPA 2.5 across any three academic subjects and Grade 2 in Mathematics
American College Test (ACT) - Score of 18 in any three sections and 12 in Mathematics
SAT-1 - Score of 800 including 200 for Mathematics
Học Bạ Trung Học Phổ Thông (High School Report) - Grade 7 in any three academic subjects and Grade 6 in Mathematics
All test results are valid for two years from the date of the test to the proposed start date at the University of Waikato. The requirements must be met within one test sitting or on one certificate.
IELTS overall score of 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in any band)
Minimum score of 46 with a Writing score of 14
B grade or better with a B in Writing at Level 6
PTE Academic overall score of 36 and no band score less than 29
B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with High Pass and no less than Pass in each skill
B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with Pass and no less than Pass in each skill
Level 3 Applied
ISE II with no less than merit in any band
B1 & B2: overall score of 162 and no bands below 154
Minimum score of 50
95
All other evidence is considered on a case-by-case basis
Two years full time qualification at NZQF Level 6
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Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma
Four-year Bachelors Degree
Título de Tecnólogo / Grau de Tecnólogo
Three-year Bachelors Degree
Three-year Diploma
Three-year Grado de Bachiller
Junior College Programme (Zhuanke) Graduate Certificate
From a recognised degree awarding institution, sub-degree awarding institution, or higher education self-study examinations committee
Especialista Tecnológico / Tecnólogo Especialist
Qualifications awarded by Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje (SENA) will be assessed on a case-by-case scenario
Higher Education Diploma
Fiji National University or the University of Fiji is acceptible.
Associate Degree or Higher Diploma
Higher Diploma must be at least two years.
Two years of succesful completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree or a recognised Bachelor Degree with a third or pass class
Ahli Madya (Diploma III)
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Please contact college.admissions@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements
Higher Diploma
Awarded by the Kenya National Examinations Council, recognised polytechnics, or training institutions approved by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK).
Please contact college.admissions@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements
Diploma de Bacharelato (Higher Diploma)
From Instituto de Formação Turística (Institute for Tourism Studies), Universidade de Macau (University of Macau), or Universidade Politécnica de Macau (Macao Polytechnic University).
Advanced Diploma
From an MQA registered institution with accredited programmes at level 5 within the MQR.
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Please contact college.admissions@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements
Four-year Bachelor (Pass) Degree, Bachelor (Honours) Degree, or Bachelors Degree in professional subjects
Bachelors degrees in professional subjects include Bachelor of Technology, Law, Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Education.
Three-year Bachelors Degree
Higher National Diploma (HND)
Must be at least two years in duration; also applies to awards by a recognised polytechnic, monotechnic, or specialised institution.
Three-year Higher / Advanced Diploma
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Titulo de Profesional
Bachelors Degree
Awarded by higher education institutions with accredited programmes at Level II by Federation of Accrediting Agencies (FAAP) or Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities. A pass in the Professional Regulation Commision (PRC) exams is not required.
Please contact college.admissions@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements
Bachelors Degree
The National University of Samoa is acceptable.
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Polytechnic Specialist Diploma or Polytechnic Advanced Diploma
Diploma or three-year National Diploma
Diploma must be awarded by universities and registered private higher education institutions after three years of full-time study.
Three-year Associate Degree or Junior College Diploma
National Diploma NVQ Level 6*, Higher National Diploma**, Higher Diploma in Social Work***
* Awarded by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) in conjunction with recognised public or private training providers.
** Awarded by the Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education (SLIATE).
*** Awarded by the National Institute of Social Development.
Two-years of succesful completion of a Bachelor Degree
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Please contact college.admissions@waikato.ac.nz for up-to-date requirements
Higher College of Technology Higher Diploma
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE), Foundation Degree*, or Higher National Diploma (HND)
* England, Wales, and Northern Ireland only.
Two-years of succesful completion of a Bachelor Degree
Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Cao Đẳng (College Diploma / Associate Degree)
Awarded from a recognised university that offers degrees up to a doctoral level.
All test results are valid for two years from the date of the test to the proposed start date at the University of Waikato. The requirements must be met within one test sitting or on one certificate.
IELTS overall score of 6 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
Overall score of 81 with a Writing score of 14
B grade or better at Level 7
PTE Academic overall score of 46 and no band score less than 36
B2 Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with 33-37 score per skill
Level 4 Academic
ISE II with distinction in all four components
B2: overall score of 169 and no bands below 162
Minimum score of 54
105
All other evidence is considered on a case-by-case basis.
The entry requirements listed below are a guide, but applications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
When it’s time to apply, please include a personal statement to support your application. This should include a bit about you and what you would like to do after your complete the Certificate of University Preparation programme.
All test results are valid for two years from the date of the test to the proposed start date at the University of Waikato. The requirements must be met within one test sitting or on one certificate.
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or Duolingo score less than 55, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or Duolingo score less than 55, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or Duolingo score less than 55, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
IELTS score below 4.0 or equivalent, please contact the College to arrange testing
Overall score of 4.0 (4.0 in the writing band and no less than 3.5 in the other bands)
Overall score of 31, with no less than 11 in the writing band
IELTS score of 4.0 overall with 4.0 in writing and no band lower than 3.5 or equivalent assessed on a case-by-case basis
55 – 64
Level 1
IELTS score of 4.0 overall with 4.0 in writing and no band lower than 3.5 or equivalent assessed on a case-by-case basis
IELTS score of 4.0 overall with 4.0 in writing and no band lower than 3.5 or equivalent assessed on a case-by-case basis
IELTS score of 4.0 overall with 4.0 in writing and no band lower than 3.5 or equivalent assessed on a case-by-case basis
Overall score of 4.5 (4.5 in the writing band and no less than 4.0 in the other bands)
Overall score of 32-34 overall, with a writing score of 12
PTE Academic overall score of 34
65 - 79
Level 2
B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with a Pass and no less than a Pass in each skill 33-37
ISE I with no less than a merit in any band
B1: overall score of 147 and no band below 142
Overall score of 5.0 (5.0 in the writing band and no less than 4.5 in the other bands)
Overall score of 35 overall with a writing score of 14
PTE Academic overall score of 36 and no band score lower than 36
80 - 94
Level 3 (General)
B1 Achiever IESOL (LRWS) with a Pass and no less than a Pass in each skill 38-50
ISE I with no less than distinction in any band
B1 & B2: overall score of 154 and no bands below 147
Overall score of 5.5 (5.5 in the writing band and no less than 5.0 in the other bands)
Overall score of 46 overall with a writing score of 14
PTE Academic overall score of 42 and no band score lower than 36
95 - 104
Level 3 (Applied)
B2: Communicator IESOL (LRWS) with a Pass and no less than a Pass in each skill 25-32
ISE II with no less than pass in any band
B1 & B2: overall score of 162 and no bands below 154
Overall score of 6.0 (6.0 in the writing band and no less than 5.5 in the other bands)
Overall score of 80 overall, with a writing score of 21
Overall score of 50 and no band score lower than 42
105 - 115
Level 4 (Academic)
C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with a Pass and no less than a Pass in each skill 33-37
ISE II with distinction in all 4 components
C1 & C2: overall score of 169 and no bands below 162
All other evidence is considered on a case by case basis.
English will be considered the first language of citizens (passport holders) of the following countries, regardless of their actual place of residence and, who have evidence of successful tertiary study or a senior secondary qualification in the English medium:
New Zealand and Australian citizens and permanent residents are not included as they are domestic students and therefore do not fall under the international student language requirement.
International applicants with te reo Māori as their first language will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Divisions.
If you have successfully completed study in the English medium, you may not have to take a language test. Please provide your transcript, graduation certificate, and evidence of your prior study in the medium of English language with your application, we will assess and consider these on a case-by-case basis.
