Written byFizza Butool ZaidiIELTS teacher for 10+ years, PTE for 5Updated 29 October 2026
AIE English scores
From AIE's international students page.
| Course level | IELTS | If you are below |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma and Advanced Diploma | 6.0 overall; writing 5.5, listening 6.0 | Provisional offer; complete an English course first |
| Bachelor degree | 6.0, no band below 5.5 (or equivalent) | Not stated |
Exemptions
You are exempt if you have five years of study in Australia, the UK, the USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or Ireland, or hold a UK, US, Canadian, New Zealand or Irish passport. Completing the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a Certificate IV or higher in Australia, in English, within two years before applying also counts.
The page names only IELTS "or equivalent" and does not list PTE, TOEFL or Duolingo scores or a validity period.
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Age and how to check
Applicants must be 18 or older when they start, and AIE does not currently accept international students under 18.
Requirements vary by course and can change between intakes. The score that binds you is the one on your AIE course page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test. Your student visa is assessed separately, under the Department of Home Affairs Student visa (subclass 500) rules.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE) publishes an IELTS score, it is the minimum: the floor an application has to meet to be considered, not a score that guarantees an offer.
Competitive programmes, and courses with far more applicants than places, may expect more than the minimum, and some departments set their own overall or per-skill scores, often for writing or speaking. The course page has the final word, so check it before you book a test.
If you are close to the line, aim for a margin above it: one weak skill can miss the requirement even when the overall band clears it. Not sure where you stand? Take a free IELTS mock test and get a band for each skill.
Frequently asked questions
What IELTS does AIE need for a diploma?+
IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in writing and 6.0 in listening.
What IELTS does AIE need for the bachelor's degree?+
6.0 overall, or equivalent, with no band below 5.5.
What if my IELTS is below 6.0 for AIE?+
For diplomas, AIE issues a provisional offer and you must complete an English language course before starting.
Does AIE accept PTE?+
The page says IELTS or equivalent but does not list PTE scores. Ask AIE which tests it accepts.
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Guide updated on 29 October 2026. Individual prices and policies may have earlier observation dates. Confirm current details on the linked official pages before you book or apply.
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