Box Hill English scores by course level
From the English Language Requirements grid on Box Hill's international applications page. Course pages repeat the level; the Bachelor of Hospitality Management, for example, asks IELTS 6.0 (Academic) with no band below 5.5 or an approved equivalent.
| Course level | IELTS Academic | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT | Cambridge C1 Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas | 5.5, no band below 5.0 | 42 | 49 | 162–168 |
| Associate degrees and most bachelor's | 6.0, no band below 5.5 | 50, no skill below 42 | 64; L12 R13 W21 S18 | 169–175 |
| Bachelor of Community Services, Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | 58, no skill below 50 | 83; L20 R19 W24 S20 | 176–184 |
| Graduate diplomas and master's degrees | 6.5, no band below 6.0 | 58, no skill below 50 | 83; L20 R19 W24 S20 | 176–184 |
| Diploma of Nursing | 7.0; L7 R7 S7 W6.5 | 66; 66 L/R/S, 56 W | 94; L24 R24 W24 S23 | 185 L/R/S, 176 W |
OET, nursing and the Graduate Certificate
OET is accepted at C in each component for most bachelor's degrees, graduate diplomas and master's, and at B in listening, reading and speaking with C+ in writing for the Diploma of Nursing, which follows the Nursing and Midwifery Board's English rules. The grid does not list Duolingo or the IELTS One Skill Retake.
The Graduate Certificate in Adult and Vocational Education asks IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.5, but the grid says it is not available to international students on a student visa in Australia.
Requirements vary by course, and Box Hill Institute 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.
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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 or General Training 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.
Minimum vs competitive score
Where Box Hill Institute 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 Box Hill Institute need for a diploma?+
IELTS Academic 5.5 with no band below 5.0, PTE Academic 42 or TOEFL iBT 49, for most certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas.
What IELTS does Box Hill need for a bachelor's degree?+
6.0 with no band below 5.5 (PTE 50) for most bachelor's and associate degrees. The Bachelor of Community Services and Bachelor of Early Childhood Education need 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
What IELTS does Box Hill need for a master's?+
IELTS 6.5 with no band below 6.0, PTE Academic 58 with no skill below 50, or TOEFL iBT 83.
What IELTS does Box Hill need for the Diploma of Nursing?+
IELTS Academic 7 overall with at least 7 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing.
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Verified against the linked official sources on 14 October 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you book or apply.
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