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A general guide to the qualifications that may be used to determine English language proficiency for admission to RMIT University.

Minimum scores for study Level

Qualification Type  Foundation studies / Vocational education

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

One of:

  • Minimum of 3 in English A1 at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL);
  • Minimum of 3 in English A2 at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL);
  • Minimum of 3 in English B at Higher Level (HL); or
  • Minimum of 4 in English B at Standard Level (SL).
Cambridge and recognised IGCSE  C / 4 or better in English – First Language or English Literature  

C / 4 or better in English – Second Language for Foundation Studies.

B / 6 or better in English – Second Language for Vocational Education, Associate Degree and Undergraduate.
Cambridge and recognised International A Levels Achieve minimum C grade in an A Level subject that is taught and examined solely in English (excludes language subjects and Mathematics and Music).  
South Australian Matriculation English Studies or ESL or EAL with grade of C.
Ontario Score of 50% or better in ENG4U, ENG4C or equivalent.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4, 

  • a study score of at least 15 in English other than English as an additional language (EAL); or
  • a study score of at least 20 in English as a second language (ESL) or English as an additional language (EAL).

Qualification Type  Associate Degree

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

One of:

  • Minimum of 4 in English A1 at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL);
  • Minimum of 4 in English A2 at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL);
  • Minimum of 4 in English B at Higher Level (HL); or
  • Minimum of 5 in English B at Standard Level (SL).
Cambridge and recognised IGCSE  C / 4 or better in English – First Language or English Literature  

C / 4 or better in English – Second Language for Foundation Studies.

B / 6 or better in English – Second Language for Vocational Education, Associate Degree and Undergraduate.
Cambridge and recognised International A Levels Achieve minimum C grade in an A Level subject that is taught and examined solely in English (excludes language subjects and Mathematics and Music).  
South Australian Matriculation English Studies or ESL or EAL with grade of C+.
Ontario Score of 50% or better in ENG4U, ENG4C or equivalent.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

2024 intakes:

  • a study score of at least 20 in English other than English as an additional language (EAL); or
  • a study score of at least 25 in English as a second language (ESL) or English as an additional language (EAL).

2025 intakes:

  • a study score of at least 20 in English other than English as an additional language (EAL); or
  • a study score of at least 23 in English as a second language (ESL) or English as an additional language (EAL).

 

Qualification Type  Undergraduate

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

One of:

  • Minimum of 4 in English A1 at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL);
  • Minimum of 4 in English A2 at Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL);
  • Minimum of 4 in English B at Higher Level (HL); or
  • Minimum of 5 in English B at Standard Level (SL).
Cambridge and recognised IGCSE  C / 4 or better in English – First Language or English Literature.

C / 4 or better in English – Second Language for Foundation Studies.

B / 6 or better in English – Second Language for Vocational Education, Associate Degree and Undergraduate.
Cambridge and recognised International A Levels Achieve minimum C grade in an A Level subject that is taught and examined solely in English (excludes language subjects and Mathematics and Music).  
South Australian Matriculation English Studies or ESL or EAL with grade of B OR English Studies or ESL or EAL with grade of B- when applying for 2025 intakes.
Ontario Score of 50% or better in ENG4U, ENG4C or equivalent.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units 3 and 4:

2024 intakes:

  • a study score of at least 25 in English other than English as an additional language (EAL); or
  • a study score of at least 30 in English as a second language (ESL) or English as an additional language (EAL).

2025 intakes:

  • a study score of at least 25 in English other than English as an additional language (EAL); or
  • a study score of at least 27 in English as a second language (ESL) or English as an additional language (EAL).

 

Qualification Type  Postgraduate (up to IELTS 6.5)

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Not applicable.
Cambridge and recognised IGCSE 
Cambridge and recognised International A Levels
South Australian Matriculation
Ontario
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)

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