| Applicants for formal courses are required to provide evidence of their English Language ability. For direct entry to Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses, the following language standards are necessary. English requirements for TAFE courses| TOEFL | IELTS | Other | | Print based 530 including TWE | 5.5 (Academic) | Language of instruction in previous studies was English or | | Computer based 213 | | Satisfactory standard achieved from the Box Hill Institute English test or | | Internet based 71 | | Other acceptable equivalents |
English requirements for Bachelor and Associate Degree coursesFor direct entry to Bachelor and Associate Degree courses, the following language standards are necessary. | TOEFL | IELTS | Other | | Print based 550 including TWE | 6.0 (Academic) with no band score less than 5.5 | Language of instruction in previous studies was English | | Computer based 213 | | | | Internet based 79 | | |
Note: For students whose visa application will be determined under assessment level 3 or 4 requirements, IELTS is the only English test recognised for student visa purposes. Guide to improving English languageApplicants with insufficient ability in English language may be required to undertake ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for International Students). | TOEFL | IELTS | | Weeks of ELICOS at Box Hill Institute to reach IELTS 5.5 equivalent | | 500 | 5.0 | | 10 weeks | | 480+ | 4.5
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| | | 4.0 | | 30 weeks | | 440+ | 3.5 | | 40 weeks |
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