Bond English requirements by program
From Bond's IELTS, PTE and TOEFL requirement pages, linked from its English language requirements page. Minimum sub-scores are in brackets.
| Programs | IELTS Academic / IELTS Online | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most bachelor's, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master's | 6.5 (6.0) | 58 (50) | 79 (W 21, S 18, R and L 16) |
| Laws, Jurisprudence, Business Law, Psychological Science, Health Sciences (Hons), Medical Program | 7.0 (6.5) | 65 (58) | 94 (W 24; S, R and L 20) |
| Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science | 7.0 (7.0) | 65 (65) | 94 (W 27, S 23, R and L 24) |
| Doctor of Physiotherapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, psychology masters | 7.0 (7.0) | 65 (65) | 94 (W 27, S 23, R and L 24) |
| Nutrition graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's | 7.0 (6.5) | 65 (58) | 94 (W 24; S, R and L 20) |
| All diploma programs | 6.0 (5.5) | 50 (42) | 60 (W 19, S 16, R and L 10) |
| Bond University College Foundation Program | 5.5 (5.0) | 42 (36) | 50 (W 16, S 14, R 7, L 6) |
Online tests and One Skill Retake
Bond accepts IELTS Academic and IELTS Online, but not IELTS General Training, and IELTS Online is not accepted for the Master of Occupational Therapy. TOEFL iBT Home Edition is not accepted. Bond's PTE page says PTE Online and PTE Home are not accepted, although its score table is headed "PTE Academic / PTE Academic Online"; confirm with Bond before booking an online PTE.
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted, except for the Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice and the Doctor of Physiotherapy. Remember that IELTS Online, accepted by Bond for most programs, is not accepted for the student visa.
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Bond's approved tests are IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and C1 Advanced. Duolingo is not on the list. Approved test results must be no older than 24 months when you start your program.
If your score is short, the Bond English Program has entry points from Level 3 to Level 7, and the Bond University College Foundation Program and Bond's diplomas take lower scores than degree entry.
Requirements vary by course, and Bond can change them between intakes. Always confirm the score on your course page before you book a test. Your student visa has its own English rules, set by the Department of Home Affairs.
Student visa (subclass 500) English rules
Your offer and your visa are assessed separately. If Home Affairs asks you for English evidence, the Student visa (subclass 500) page sets these minimums for tests taken on or after 7 August 2025: IELTS Academic 6.0, PTE Academic 47 or TOEFL iBT 67. With at least 10 weeks of ELICOS (or a Foundation or eligible Pathway program) packaged with your course they drop to 5.5, 39 and 51, and with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS to 5.0, 31 and 37.
The test must be taken within the 2 years before you lodge (Regular Evidence level), or within the 2 years before a decision if you are Streamlined Evidence level and asked for evidence. Tests delivered entirely online, such as IELTS Online and TOEFL iBT Home Edition, are not accepted for the visa, and from 21 January 2026 TOEFL candidates must select 'Taking TOEFL for Australia' when registering.
Frequently asked questions
What PTE score does Bond University need?+
PTE Academic 58 with no communicative skill below 50 for most bachelor's and master's programs, and 65 for law, psychology, physiotherapy and nutrition programs.
Does Bond University accept IELTS Online?+
Yes, for most programs; it is not accepted for the Master of Occupational Therapy. IELTS Online is not accepted for the student visa.
What IELTS does Bond need for law?+
The Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor of Jurisprudence and Bachelor of Business Law need IELTS 7.0 with no sub-score below 6.5.
Does Bond University accept Duolingo?+
Not stated by Bond. Its approved tests are IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic and C1 Advanced.
How long is IELTS valid for Bond University?+
Results must be no more than 24 months old when you commence your program.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 6 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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