Charles Sturt concordance table
From the concordance tables on Charles Sturt's course entry requirements page. Each IELTS score maps to the same figure overall and in each skill for PTE and Duolingo. Charles Sturt does not print a combined PTE line per course, so read your course's overall score and lowest band across this table. TOEFL figures are the old scale, overall then listening / speaking / reading / writing.
| IELTS | PTE Academic | TOEFL iBT (old scale) | TOEFL (new scale) | Duolingo (DET) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 50 | 60 (12 / 18 / 13 / 21) | 4.0 | 110–115 |
| 6.5 | 58 | 79 (20 / 20 / 19 / 24) | 4.5 | 120–125 |
| 7.0 | 65 | 94 (24 / 23 / 24 / 27) | 5.0 | 130–135 |
| 7.5 | 73 | 102 (27 / 24 / 27 / 29) | 5.5 | 140–145 |
Courses with higher English requirements
Charles Sturt lists courses that need a higher level: the Bachelor of Dental Science, Engineering (Civil) (Honours), Medical Laboratory Science (Pathology), Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Oral Health, Paramedicine, Pharmacy (Honours), Physiotherapy, Social Work, Veterinary Biology / Veterinary Science and the Master of Nursing (Pre-registration).
The entry requirements page does not give the scores for these courses; it links each to its online course brochure. Charles Sturt adds that some courses may not recognise all tests.
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Besides IELTS Academic, Charles Sturt publishes concordance scores for PTE Academic, TOEFL, the Michigan English Test, LanguageCert Academic, the Duolingo English Test and ISLPR. It does not accept IELTS Online or the PTE Academic Online test.
Charles Sturt notes its published requirements are minimums, that further English requirements may apply under the Genuine Student assessment, and that some tests and prior study meet only its own requirement, not the student visa's. IELTS One Skill Retake is not stated by Charles Sturt.
Requirements vary by course, and Charles Sturt 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 Charles Sturt University need?+
Its concordance equates IELTS 6.0 to PTE Academic 50 and 6.5 to 58, overall and per skill. Undergraduate entry is IELTS 6.0 with no score below 5.5; postgraduate coursework is 6.0 with no score below 6.0.
Does Charles Sturt accept Duolingo?+
Yes. Its concordance table maps DET 110–115 to IELTS 6.0 and 120–125 to 6.5. Some courses may not recognise all tests.
Does Charles Sturt accept IELTS Online or PTE Online?+
No. Charles Sturt does not accept IELTS Online or the PTE Academic Online test.
How long is IELTS valid for Charles Sturt?+
The IELTS or equivalent must be obtained within the last 2 years.
What IELTS do I need for a master's at Charles Sturt?+
IELTS 6.0 with no individual score below 6.0 for postgraduate coursework, unless your course is on the higher-requirement list, such as the Master of Nursing (Pre-registration).
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