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(1) This Procedure sets out how (2) This Procedure should be read in conjunction with the English Language Proficiency Policy. (3) This Procedure applies to (4) This Procedure does not apply to (5) It is noted that (6) Please refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy. (7) Evidence used to demonstrate an (8) Where an (9) The (10) The (11) (12) A consolidated list of (13) (14) (15) (16) The Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Experience and Academic Registrar will report to Academic Senate on an annual basis to detail all RADs approved by authorised delegates. (17) The Pro Vice-Chancellor Education Innovation is responsible for conducting a review of the efficacy of the (18) Relevant Pro Vice-Chancellors are responsible for seeking approval or amendment of a (19) The relevant Admissions Officer / Advisor is responsible for seeking consideration of Records of Academic Decisions, as permitted under this Procedure to the relevant authorised delegate, on behalf of the (20) English Language Proficiency Procedure
Section 1 - Purpose
Section 2 - Scope
Section 3 - Relevant Definitions
Section 4 - Demonstrating English language proficiency requirements
Section 5 - English Language Proficiency Tests
Table 1 – English language tests and section minimum score requirements
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Overall Test Score Equivalences
IELTS
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
TOEFL iBT
60
79
94
102
110
PTE Academic
50
58
65
73
79
Cambridge English Scale Score
169
176
185
191
200
Occupational English Test (OET)*
250
300
350
400
450
Test Section Minimum Equivalences^
IELTS
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
TOEFL iBT
R13, L12, S18, W21
R19, L20, S20, W24
R24, L24, S23, W27
R27, L27, S24, W29
R29, L28, S26, W30
PTE Academic
50
58
65
73
79
Cambridge English Scale Score
169
176
185
191
200
Occupational English Test (OET)*
Not applicable.
Section 6 - Enabling or Pathway Programs
Table 2 – University of Newcastle enabling and pathway programs
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University of Newcastle Managing Unit
Program
IELTS Equivalence Scores
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre
English Language Bridging Program (ELBP)
Entry Level Pass (EP)
Higher Level Pass 4 (HP4)
Higher Level Pass 2 (HP2)
Higher Level Pass 1 (HP1)
N/A
Newstep
Completion of program
NUchance
Completion of program
Open Foundation
Completion of program
Open Foundation Extended
Completion of program
Yapug
Completion of program
University of Newcastle College of International Education
Foundation Studies / Foundation Studies in Medicine
50%*
65%*
75%*
85%*
N/A
Degree Transfer Extended Business / Commerce / Engineering / Information Technology
Completion of program
Pre Masters Program Business Information Technology
Completion of program
*Average Foundation Studies English for Academic Purposes and Introduction to Academic Communication
Section 7 - Prior Study
Table 3 – English language proficiency – Country Exemption List
Country
American Samoa
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Botswana
Belize
Canada
Cook Islands
Dominica
Fiji
Gambia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liberia
Malawi
Maldives
Namibia
Nauru
New Zealand
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Samoa
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Uganda
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vanuatu
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Table 4 – Specific qualifications and grade requirements for English proficiency
Country or Region of Study
Senior Secondary Level Qualification
IELTS Score Equivalence
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
Various
International Baccalaureate (IB) English A Literature or English A Language and Literature at Higher Level or Standard Level
3
4
5
6
7
International Baccalaureate (IB) English B at Higher Level or Standard Level
4
5
6
7
N/A
Denmark
Studentereksamen
N/A
N/A
N/A
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen
7
8 or above
N/A
N/A
N/A
Germany
Arbitur
7
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Deutscher Akadeimscher Austausch Dienst (DAAD)
Minimum top two scores in two sections and a C grade in final section.
Minimum top two scores in all sections.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hong Kong
Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) – English Language or Literature in English
4
5
5*
5**
N/A
Malaysia
Malaysia Siji Tinggi Persekolahan (STPM) – English Literature (920)
C-, C, C+
B-, B, B+
A-, A
N/A
N/A
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwii (VWO)
7
8 or above
N/A
N/A
N/A
Norway
Vitnemal den Viddergaende Skole
4
5 or above
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sweden
Slutbetyg
C
B or above
N/A
N/A
N/A
Table 5 – Other Internally Recognised Qualifications
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Qualification
IELTS Score Equivalence
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
Australian University affiliated Tertiary Preparation / Bridging Program
Successful completion of an Australian Tertiary Preparation / Bridging Program as listed in the UAC Tertiary Preparation Schedules.
Incomplete tertiary studies (for study abroad or exchange students only)
Successful completion of a minimum 1 year full time equivalent study at AQF7 or above wholly conducted and assessed in English at a recognised institution.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
AEMG Academic English for Academic Purposes 3 Direct Entry Program (EAP3DEP)
70%
75%
N/A
N/A
N/A
PSB Certificate in Academic English (PSB CAE)
EP – 60% or more in each of the 4 exams. Each exam is equally weighted.
HP – Higher Level Pass – 65% or more in 3 of the 4 exams. Only 1 exam may be in 60-64$ range. Each exam is equally weighted.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Kaplan English for Advanced Purposes 2
65%
75%
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navitas English Services Pty Ltd
AE3 (Pass 50%)
AE3 (Pass 65%)
AE3 (Pass 75%)
N/A
N/A
NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)
C
B
N/A
N/A
N/A
Section 8 - Accumulation of English
Section 9 - Roles and Responsibilities