The English language proficiency test is an important requirement for students applying to ECU Sri Lanka to ensure they are prepared for English-medium instruction. It helps assess communication and academic language skills needed for success in an Australian curriculum. Students are guided on accepted tests and requirements to support their admission process effectively.
| Test Method | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | An overall band minimum score of 6.0, with no individual band less than 6.0. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.) |
| TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT) | Minimum score of 70, with no individual score less than 17. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.) |
| TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition | Minimum score of 70, with no individual score less than 17. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.) |
| Prior Study | Successfully completed AQF Diploma or AQF Advanced Diploma |
| 50% plus pass in ELACS | |
| International Baccalaureate Diploma | A Higher Level (HL) grade of 3 or Standard Level (SL) grade of 4 in one of the following IB subjects is required English A: Literature; English A: Language and Literature; Literature and Performance; English A1; English A2; English B; or English B Pilot. Note: IB Certificate does not satisfy ECU's minimum academic entry requirements for undergraduate entry. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic | 52, with no scores less than 50. (Results are typically valid for only two years.) |
| University of Cambridge [Cambridge English: Advanced] (CAE) or Cambridge C1 Advanced | An overall score of 169, with no individual band less than 169. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years.) |
| Edexcel (Pearson) International GCSE (IGCSE) | English Language 8 (A*), English Language 6 (B*) or English Literature at a grade 4 (C) or above. English as a Second Language (ESL) at a grade 6 (B) or above |
| United Kingdom (UK) GCE O Level, GCSE or GCE A Level | Grade C/Grade 4 or better, or GCE A Level - Grade E in English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature |
| Cambridge International GCSE (CIE IGCSE) | English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500) at a grade C or above. English as a First Language (Syllabus 0522) at a grade C or above. English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0510) at a grade B or above, with grade 2 in Speaking (oral) and Listening (Aural). English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0511) at a grade B or above, or IGCSE/GCE O Level English Language (Syllabus 1123) at a grade C or above. |
| Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education Ordinary or Advanced Level | Grade C (Credit Pass) in English, General English. (Must have been completed within 5 years of proposed course commencement) The results of the most recent qualification will be accepted. |
| Other | Other evidence of English language proficiency may be acceptable. Our Admissions team will be able to support you with this. |
| Test Method | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| O Levels (Sri Lankan, UK or equivalent) | Grade “C” pass for English Language at O/L (Local or UK Qualifications) or Grade “4” (New Grading System) for English Language at O/L (UK Qualification) |
| IELTS | An overall band minimum score of 5.5, with no individual band less than 5.0 (Results are valid for two years only.) |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 42 with no score less than 36 (Results are typically valid for only two years.) |
| Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) | B2 |
| Test Method | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| O Levels (Sri Lankan, UK or equivalent) | Grade “C” pass for English Language at O/L (Local or UK Qualifications) or Grade “4” (New Grading System) for English Language at O/L (UK Qualification) |
| IELTS | An overall band minimum score of 5.5, with no individual band less than 5.0 (Results are valid for two years only.) |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 42 with no score less than 36 (Results are typically valid for only two years.) |
| Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) | B2 |
